IEC & Export Documents Attestation for Burkina Faso from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for use in Burkina Faso. 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 attestation
- 4 Burkina Faso Embassy, New Delhi

Why Burkina Faso asks for a legalised Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents
The Import Export Code (IEC), often called the import export licence, is the basic registration every Indian exporter needs. Overseas buyers and regulators ask for it, along with the RCMC and GST certificate, when they register you as a supplier. The Import Export Code is issued online by the DGFT; related trade registrations include the RCMC from export promotion councils.
Tender authorities and importers in Africa frequently ask Indian suppliers for legalised licences and registration certificates.
Companies dealing with Burkina Faso are most often asked for a legalised Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents during supplier or vendor registration, as well as for product registration by importers and government tenders.
The Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents 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 Burkina Faso in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Import Export Documents (IEC) issued in India
- Used in
- Burkina Faso
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Burkina Faso Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Burkina Faso Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- French – 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 Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents attested for Burkina Faso
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents and any list your buyer or authority in Burkina Faso gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents 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 Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
Burkina Faso Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Burkina Faso in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
Back to you
The finished Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Burkina Faso.
What to send us
- Certified French translation, if the authority in Burkina Faso asks (we arrange it)
- RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested
- Request letter on company letterhead
- GST certificate copy
- Printed e-IEC certificate
Avoid rejection
- The company name must match your invoices and certificates of origin.
- Make sure your IEC details are updated on the DGFT portal.
- Legalise the full supplier-registration set in one batch.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Burkina Faso Embassy compares names across the set.
IEC & Export Documents attestation for Burkina Faso: FAQs
Does Burkina Faso accept the apostille on an Indian Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents?
No. Burkina Faso is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Burkina Faso Embassy in New Delhi.
Is the import export licence the same as the IEC?
Yes. In India the Import Export Code issued by the DGFT is commonly called the import export licence.
What is the process for Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents attestation for Burkina Faso?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Burkina Faso Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents back to you.
Do I need a French translation for Burkina Faso?
Many authorities in Burkina Faso expect documents in French. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents.
Which papers should accompany the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for Burkina Faso?
Usually: Printed e-IEC certificate; RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested; GST certificate copy.
How many days does it take to legalise a Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for Burkina Faso?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Burkina Faso Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
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Send your Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for Burkina Faso
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.