Spain · MEA apostille
IEC & Export Documents Apostille for Spain from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for use in Spain. 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
When you need a legalised Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents in Spain
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.
European partners sometimes ask for apostilled licences and registrations as part of supplier due diligence.
Authorities, banks and business partners in Spain usually ask for a legalised Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for supplier or vendor registration, product registration by importers or government tenders.
The Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Spain accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Spain accepts the MEA apostille. Authorities there may ask for a sworn Spanish translation made in Spain; where a certified translation from India is accepted, we can arrange it.
Key facts
- Document
- Import Export Documents (IEC) issued in India
- Used in
- Spain
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- Spanish – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
The Spain process for an Indian Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents
Confirm the requirement
Share the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents and the instructions you received from Spain. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
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
The Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents 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.
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 Spain.
What to send us
- RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certified Spanish translation, if the authority in Spain asks (we arrange it)
- GST certificate copy
- Printed e-IEC certificate
Avoid rejection
- Make sure your IEC details are updated on the DGFT portal.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Legalise the full supplier-registration set in one batch.
- The company name must match your invoices and certificates of origin.
IEC & Export Documents apostille for Spain: FAQs
Does Spain need embassy attestation for an Indian Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents?
No. Spain accepts the MEA apostille, so the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
Which papers should accompany the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for Spain?
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 Spain?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules 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.
Is there anything special about Spain?
Spain accepts the MEA apostille. Authorities there may ask for a sworn Spanish translation made in Spain; where a certified translation from India is accepted, we can arrange it.
Can the IEC be apostilled?
Yes. A notarised, chamber-attested copy of the IEC can receive an MEA apostille for Hague Convention countries.
Do I need a Spanish translation for Spain?
Many authorities in Spain expect documents in Spanish. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents.
What is the process for Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents apostille for Spain?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. 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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Send your Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for Spain
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.