China · Embassy legalisation
MOA Attestation for China from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Memorandum of Association (MOA) for use in China. 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 attestation
- 4 China Embassy, New Delhi
Why China asks for a legalised Memorandum of Association (MOA)
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.
Companies entering Asian markets usually need legalised incorporation and authority documents to register a subsidiary, office or local partner.
In China, 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, 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
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) 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
Step-by-step: Memorandum of Association (MOA) attestation for China
Confirm the requirement
Share the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and the instructions you received from China. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the Memorandum of Association (MOA) or certifies the copy, which is the first stamp in the chain.
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 attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
China Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of China in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
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 China.
What to send us
- Board resolution for the purpose abroad
- Certified true copy of the latest MOA
- Certified Chinese translation, if the authority in China asks (we arrange it)
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certificate of incorporation copy
Avoid rejection
- Use the latest amended MOA filed with the ROC.
- Legalise the AOA in the same batch; most registries want both.
- Bind multi-page copies so pages cannot be swapped.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the China Embassy compares names across the set.
MOA attestation for China: FAQs
Does China accept the apostille on an Indian Memorandum of Association (MOA)?
No. China does not accept the apostille for Indian commercial documents in practice, so the Memorandum of Association (MOA) needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the China Embassy in New Delhi.
What documents are required for Memorandum of Association (MOA) attestation for China?
Certified true copy of the latest MOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; Board resolution for the purpose abroad. We tell you if the authority in China needs anything extra.
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.
What is the process for Memorandum of Association (MOA) 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 Memorandum of Association (MOA) back to you.
How long does Memorandum of Association (MOA) 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 Memorandum of Association (MOA), and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
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 Memorandum of Association (MOA).
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.
Other documents for China
- AOA Attestation for ChinaCompany & legal
- Shareholding Agreement Attestation for ChinaCompany & legal
- Board Resolution Attestation for ChinaCompany & legal
- Certificate of Incorporation Attestation for ChinaCompany & legal
- COPP Attestation for ChinaPharma
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for ChinaExport & shipping
All commercial documents for China → · Memorandum of Association (MOA) for every country →
MOA for nearby countries
Send your Memorandum of Association (MOA) for China
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.