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MOA Apostille for Canada from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Memorandum of Association (MOA) for use in Canada. 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 Memorandum of Association (MOA) in Canada
The Memorandum of Association states your company's name, registered office, objects and capital. Registries abroad check it to confirm that your company is allowed to carry on the business it plans there. The MOA is filed with the Registrar of Companies; the copy legalised is certified as a true copy by a director or company secretary.
Company formation and banking in the Americas usually requires apostilled corporate documents and, in Latin America, a certified translation.
In Canada, a legalised Memorandum of Association (MOA) is typically requested for company or branch registration; it is also used for joint venture approvals and tender qualification.
The Memorandum of Association (MOA) issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Canada accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Canada has accepted the apostille since January 2024, replacing consular legalisation.
Key facts
- Document
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) issued in India
- Used in
- Canada
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- English or French – sometimes requested – check with the authority
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
How to get a Memorandum of Association (MOA) apostilled for Canada
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and any list your buyer or authority in Canada gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Notary in India
The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
The Memorandum of Association (MOA) 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 Memorandum of Association (MOA) is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Canada.
What to send us
- Certified true copy of the latest MOA
- Board resolution for the purpose abroad
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certificate of incorporation copy
Avoid rejection
- Bind multi-page copies so pages cannot be swapped.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Legalise the AOA in the same batch; most registries want both.
- Use the latest amended MOA filed with the ROC.
MOA apostille for Canada: FAQs
Does Canada need embassy attestation for an Indian Memorandum of Association (MOA)?
No. Canada accepts the MEA apostille, so the Memorandum of Association (MOA) only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
What do I need to send for Canada?
Certified true copy of the latest MOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; Board resolution for the purpose abroad.
Is a translation needed for Canada?
English documents are often accepted in Canada, but some authorities ask for English or French. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
What is the process for Memorandum of Association (MOA) apostille for Canada?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the Memorandum of Association (MOA) back to you.
How long does Memorandum of Association (MOA) apostille for Canada take?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the Memorandum of Association (MOA), and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Is the MOA legalised separately from the AOA?
They can be legalised separately, but most authorities ask for both, so they are usually sent together.
Is there anything special about Canada?
Canada has accepted the apostille since January 2024, replacing consular legalisation.
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Send your Memorandum of Association (MOA) for Canada
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.