Russia · MEA apostille
Trade Licence Apostille for Russia from India
Need an Indian trade or commercial licence accepted in Russia? We handle the notary, chamber and MEA apostille for exporters and companies across India.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
When you need a legalised trade or commercial licence in Russia
Licences prove that your business is allowed to manufacture or trade a product: municipal trade licences, factory licences, drug manufacturing licences, FSSAI licences and similar permits. Trade, factory, manufacturing, drug and FSSAI licences are issued by municipal, state or central authorities depending on the activity.
European partners sometimes ask for apostilled licences and registrations as part of supplier due diligence.
In Russia, a legalised trade or commercial licence is typically requested for product registration by regulators; it is also used for plant or supplier approval and tenders.
A trade or commercial licence issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Russia accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Russia accepts the MEA apostille. Authorities there may ask for a sworn Russian translation made in Russia; where a certified translation from India is accepted, we can arrange it.
Key facts
- Document
- Trade & Commercial Licence issued in India
- Used in
- Russia
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- Russian – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
How to get a trade or commercial licence apostilled for Russia
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the trade or commercial licence and any list your buyer or authority in Russia gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Notary in India
The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the trade or commercial licence.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
Tracked return
We courier the legalised document back by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, or you collect it from our Delhi office.
What to send us
- Company registration copy
- Certified Russian translation, if the authority in Russia asks (we arrange it)
- Certified copy of the licence
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Product list or annexure, if any
Avoid rejection
- The address must match the plant address on other documents.
- Legalise the current, valid licence and its latest renewal.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Include annexures listing products where relevant.
Trade Licence apostille for Russia: FAQs
Does Russia need embassy attestation for an Indian trade or commercial licence?
No. Russia accepts the MEA apostille, so the trade or commercial licence only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
What is the timeline for trade or commercial licence apostille for Russia?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the trade or commercial licence, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Which licences can be legalised?
Trade, factory, manufacturing, drug, FSSAI and similar licences can be legalised as certified copies.
Is there anything special about Russia?
Russia accepts the MEA apostille. Authorities there may ask for a sworn Russian translation made in Russia; where a certified translation from India is accepted, we can arrange it.
What documents are required for trade or commercial licence apostille for Russia?
Certified copy of the licence; Product list or annexure, if any; Company registration copy. We tell you if the authority in Russia needs anything extra.
Do I need a Russian translation for Russia?
Many authorities in Russia expect documents in Russian. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English trade or commercial licence.
What is the process for trade or commercial licence apostille for Russia?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the trade or commercial licence back to you.
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Send your trade or commercial licence for Russia
Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.