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IEC & Export Documents Attestation for Zambia from India

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

Quick answer: Zambia 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 Zambia High Commission in New Delhi.
  • 1 Notary (India)
  • 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
  • 3 MEA attestation
  • 4 Zambia High Commission, New Delhi
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Overview

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

Tender authorities and importers in Africa frequently ask Indian suppliers for legalised licences and registration certificates.

In Zambia, 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 High Commission of Zambia in New Delhi.

Key facts

Document
Import Export Documents (IEC) issued in India
Used in
Zambia
Route
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Zambia High Commission, New Delhi
Final stamp
Zambia High Commission legalisation
Translation
English – usually not needed
Who we help
Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
Our office
New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Process

The Zambia process for an Indian Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents

  1. 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 Zambia gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.

  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 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.

  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 Zambia High Commission requires before it will legalise it.

  5. Zambia High Commission legalisation

    The High Commission of Zambia 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 Zambia.

What to send us

  • 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.
  • Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Zambia High Commission compares names across the set.
  • Legalise the full supplier-registration set in one batch.
FAQ

IEC & Export Documents attestation for Zambia: FAQs

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

No. Zambia 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 Zambia High Commission in New Delhi.

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

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

How long does Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents attestation for Zambia take?

It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Zambia High Commission 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 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 Zambia?

Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Zambia High Commission, 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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