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IEC & Export Documents Attestation for China from India

Need an Indian Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents accepted in China? We handle the chamber, MEA and China Embassy stamps for exporters and companies across India.

Quick answer: China does not accept the MEA apostille on Indian commercial documents in practice. Your Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents 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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Overview

Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for China: what and why

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.

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

In China, a legalised Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents is typically requested for supplier or vendor registration; it is also used 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 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
Import Export Documents (IEC) 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

Step-by-step: Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents attestation for China

  1. Confirm the requirement

    Share the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents and the instructions you received from China. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Ministry of External Affairs

    The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents, which the China Embassy requires before it will legalise it.

  5. China Embassy legalisation

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

  6. 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 China.

What to send us

  • GST certificate copy
  • Printed e-IEC certificate
  • Request letter on company letterhead
  • Certified Chinese translation, if the authority in China asks (we arrange it)
  • RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested

Avoid rejection

  • Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the China Embassy compares names across the set.
  • Legalise the full supplier-registration set in one batch.
  • The company name must match your invoices and certificates of origin.
  • Make sure your IEC details are updated on the DGFT portal.
FAQ

IEC & Export Documents attestation for China: FAQs

Does China accept the apostille on an Indian Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents?

No. China does not accept the apostille for Indian commercial documents in practice, so the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the China Embassy in New Delhi.

How long does Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents 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 Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.

What do I need to send for China?

Printed e-IEC certificate; RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested; GST certificate copy.

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.

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 Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents.

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 process for Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents 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 Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents back to you.

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