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IEC & Export Documents Attestation for Egypt from India

Exporters and companies across India send us their Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for use in Egypt. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.

Quick answer: Egypt does not accept the MEA apostille on Indian commercial documents. Your Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation, MEA attestation and legalisation by the Egypt Embassy in New Delhi.
  • 1 Notary (India)
  • 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
  • 3 MEA attestation
  • 4 Egypt Embassy, New Delhi
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IEC & Export Documents attestation for Egypt from India – sample of an Indian document legalised by the Egypt Embassy in New Delhi after Chamber of Commerce and MEA attestation
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Overview

Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for Egypt: 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.

Buyers and government tender portals in the Middle East often ask Indian suppliers for legalised registration documents before approving them as vendors.

In Egypt, 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 Egypt in New Delhi.

Egypt does not accept the apostille. Documents are legalised by the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi, and Egyptian ministries often expect an Arabic translation.

Key facts

Document
Import Export Documents (IEC) issued in India
Used in
Egypt
Route
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Egypt Embassy, New Delhi
Final stamp
Egypt Embassy legalisation
Translation
Arabic – 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 Egypt

  1. Send us a scan first

    WhatsApp a scan of the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents and tell us who in Egypt will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.

  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 Egypt Embassy requires before it will legalise it.

  5. Egypt Embassy legalisation

    The Embassy of Egypt 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 Egypt.

What to send us

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

Avoid rejection

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

IEC & Export Documents attestation for Egypt: FAQs

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

No. Egypt 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 Egypt Embassy in New Delhi.

Is there anything special about Egypt?

Egypt does not accept the apostille. Documents are legalised by the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi, and Egyptian ministries often expect an Arabic translation.

What is the timeline for Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents attestation for Egypt?

It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Egypt 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 is the process for Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents attestation for Egypt?

Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Egypt 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 an Arabic translation for Egypt?

Many authorities in Egypt expect documents in Arabic. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents.

Can the IEC be apostilled?

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

What documents are required for Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents attestation for Egypt?

Printed e-IEC certificate; RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested; GST certificate copy. We tell you if the authority in Egypt needs anything extra.

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