Saudi Arabia · MEA apostille
List of Directors Apostille for Saudi Arabia from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their list of directors for use in Saudi Arabia. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille (QR code)
List of directors for Saudi Arabia: what and why
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.
Setting up a branch, appointing a local agent or opening a bank account in the Middle East usually starts with a legalised set of company documents from India.
In Saudi Arabia, a legalised list of directors is typically requested for company and branch registration; it is also used for bank KYC and tender and supplier due diligence.
A list of directors issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Saudi Arabia accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Saudi Arabia accepts the MEA apostille, so no Saudi Embassy step is needed. Only the current MEA apostille with a QR code is accepted by Saudi authorities, not the older apostille format.
Key facts
- Document
- List of Directors issued in India
- Used in
- Saudi Arabia
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille (QR code)
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille (QR code)
- Translation
- Arabic – 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 list of directors apostilled for Saudi Arabia
Confirm the requirement
Share the list of directors and the instructions you received from Saudi Arabia. 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
The list of directors is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, which checks your company's details and the signatory before stamping it.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille with a QR code, the only format Saudi authorities accept.
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
- Board resolution, if the list supports an appointment
- Certified list of directors on company letterhead
- MCA master data printout
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certified Arabic translation, if the authority in Saudi Arabia asks (we arrange it)
Avoid rejection
- Include designations and nationality where asked.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Names and DINs must match the MCA records.
- Certify the list recently; outdated lists are refused.
List of Directors apostille for Saudi Arabia: FAQs
Does Saudi Arabia need embassy attestation for an Indian list of directors?
No. Saudi Arabia accepts the MEA apostille, so the list of directors only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille with a QR code.
Can the MCA master data printout be legalised?
Yes, as a certified copy, after notarisation and chamber attestation.
What is the process for list of directors apostille for Saudi Arabia?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille (QR code). We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the list of directors back to you.
Do I need an Arabic translation for Saudi Arabia?
Many authorities in Saudi Arabia expect documents in Arabic. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English list of directors.
What is the timeline for list of directors apostille for Saudi Arabia?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the list of directors, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Is there anything special about Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia accepts the MEA apostille, so no Saudi Embassy step is needed. Only the current MEA apostille with a QR code is accepted by Saudi authorities, not the older apostille format.
What documents are required for list of directors apostille for Saudi Arabia?
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 Saudi Arabia needs anything extra.
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Send your list of directors for Saudi Arabia
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.