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Good Standing Certificate Apostille for USA from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their good standing certificate for use in the USA. 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
Good standing certificate for the USA: what and why
A certificate of good standing confirms that a company is active, compliant with its filings and not under liquidation. Many foreign registries and banks ask for one during registration or due diligence. India has no single ROC-issued good standing certificate; a certificate from a practising Company Secretary or Chartered Accountant, or the MCA master data, is normally used.
Company formation and banking in the Americas usually requires apostilled corporate documents and, in Latin America, a certified translation.
In the USA, a legalised good standing certificate is typically requested for subsidiary and branch registration; it is also used for bank account opening and tender and supplier qualification.
A good standing certificate issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. The USA accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Good Standing Certificate issued in India
- Used in
- The USA
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- English – usually not needed
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Step-by-step: good standing certificate apostille for the USA
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the good standing certificate and any list your buyer or authority in the USA 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
The good standing certificate 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, 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
- Certificate of incorporation copy
- Good standing certificate from a practising CS or CA
- Request letter on company letterhead
- MCA master data printout
Avoid rejection
- Ask the authority abroad whether a CS or CA certificate is acceptable.
- Keep the certificate recent; many authorities want it under three months old.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Match the company name and CIN to the incorporation certificate.
Good Standing Certificate apostille for the USA: FAQs
Does the USA need embassy attestation for an Indian good standing certificate?
No. The USA accepts the MEA apostille, so the good standing certificate only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
What is the timeline for good standing certificate apostille for the USA?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the good standing certificate, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Which papers should accompany the good standing certificate for the USA?
Usually: Good standing certificate from a practising CS or CA; MCA master data printout; Certificate of incorporation copy.
How recent should the good standing certificate be?
Many authorities want it issued within the last three months. Check their requirement before legalising.
What is the process for good standing certificate apostille for the USA?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the good standing certificate back to you.
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Send your good standing certificate for the USA
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.