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GST Certificate Attestation for China from India

Exporters and companies across India send us their GST certificate for use in China. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.

Quick answer: China does not accept the MEA apostille on Indian commercial documents in practice. Your GST certificate needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation, MEA attestation and legalisation by the China Embassy in New Delhi.
  • 1 Notary (India)
  • 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
  • 3 MEA attestation
  • 4 China Embassy, New Delhi
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GST Certificate attestation for China from India – indian commercial document with notary, Chamber of Commerce, MEA and China Embassy authentication
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Overview

Why China asks for a legalised GST certificate

The GST registration certificate shows your GSTIN, legal name and place of business. Overseas buyers and tender authorities use it to verify that your business is active and tax-registered in India. The GST registration certificate is downloaded from the GST portal and certified by the authorised signatory.

Distributors and regulators in Asia often ask for legalised licences and registrations when approving a new Indian supplier.

In China, a legalised GST certificate is typically requested for supplier registration; it is also used for tenders and buyer due diligence.

The GST certificate 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
GST Certificate 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
Process

The China process for an Indian GST certificate

  1. Confirm the requirement

    Share the GST certificate and the instructions you received from China. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.

  2. Notary in India

    The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.

  3. Indian Chamber of Commerce

    The GST certificate is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, which checks your company's details and the signatory before stamping it.

  4. MEA attestation

    The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.

  5. China Embassy legalisation

    The Embassy of China in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.

  6. 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

  • Signatory ID
  • Complete printed GST certificate with annexures
  • IEC and incorporation copies, if part of the same file
  • Certified Chinese translation, if the authority in China asks (we arrange it)
  • Request letter on company letterhead

Avoid rejection

  • The trade name should match your invoices.
  • Legalise it with the IEC for supplier registrations.
  • Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the China Embassy compares names across the set.
  • Include the annexures listing additional places of business.
FAQ

GST Certificate attestation for China: FAQs

Does China accept the apostille on an Indian GST certificate?

No. China does not accept the apostille for Indian commercial documents in practice, so the GST certificate needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the China Embassy in New Delhi.

Can a GST certificate be apostilled?

Yes. A notarised, chamber-attested copy can receive an MEA apostille for Hague countries.

What do I need to send for China?

Complete printed GST certificate with annexures; IEC and incorporation copies, if part of the same file; Request letter on company letterhead.

What is the process for GST certificate 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 GST certificate back to you.

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 GST certificate.

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.

How long does GST certificate attestation for China take?

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 GST certificate, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.

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