China · Embassy legalisation
List of Directors Attestation for China from India
Need an Indian list of directors accepted in China? We handle the chamber, MEA and China Embassy stamps for exporters and companies across India.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA attestation
- 4 China Embassy, New Delhi
Why China asks for a legalised list of directors
Foreign registries, banks and partners often ask for an official list of your company's directors and authorised signatories, to check who controls and represents the company. The list of directors is issued on company letterhead and certified by a director or practising Company Secretary, usually matching the MCA master data.
Companies entering Asian markets usually need legalised incorporation and authority documents to register a subsidiary, office or local partner.
Authorities, banks and business partners in China usually ask for a legalised list of directors for company and branch registration, bank KYC or tender and supplier due diligence.
A list of directors issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the Embassy of China in New Delhi.
Although China joined the Apostille Convention in 2023, in our processing experience Indian commercial documents for China are still legalised through the Chinese Embassy, so that is the route we follow.
Key facts
- Document
- List of Directors issued in India
- Used in
- China
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → China Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- China Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- Chinese – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Step-by-step: list of directors attestation for China
Confirm the requirement
Share the list of directors and the instructions you received from China. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the list of directors or certifies the copy, which is the first stamp in the chain.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the list of directors.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the list of directors, which the China Embassy requires before it will legalise it.
China Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of China in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
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
- Certified list of directors on company letterhead
- Board resolution, if the list supports an appointment
- Request letter on company letterhead
- MCA master data printout
- Certified Chinese translation, if the authority in China asks (we arrange it)
Avoid rejection
- Include designations and nationality where asked.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the China Embassy compares names across the set.
- Certify the list recently; outdated lists are refused.
- Names and DINs must match the MCA records.
List of Directors attestation for China: FAQs
Does China accept the apostille on an Indian list of directors?
No. China does not accept the apostille for Indian commercial documents in practice, so the list of directors needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the China Embassy in New Delhi.
What documents are required for list of directors attestation for China?
Certified list of directors on company letterhead; MCA master data printout; Board resolution, if the list supports an appointment. We tell you if the authority in China needs anything extra.
Is there anything special about China?
Although China joined the Apostille Convention in 2023, in our processing experience Indian commercial documents for China are still legalised through the Chinese Embassy, so that is the route we follow.
What is the timeline for list of directors attestation for China?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the China Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the list of directors, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
What is the process for list of directors attestation for China?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → China Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the list of directors back to you.
Who certifies the list of directors?
A director or practising Company Secretary certifies it, usually in line with the MCA master data.
Do I need a Chinese translation for China?
Many authorities in China expect documents in Chinese. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English list of directors.
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- Certificate of Origin Attestation for ChinaExport & shipping
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Send your list of directors for China
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.