Iraq · Embassy legalisation
MOA Attestation for Iraq from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Memorandum of Association (MOA) for use in Iraq. 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 Iraq Embassy, New Delhi
Why Iraq 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.
Setting up a branch, appointing a local agent or opening a bank account in the Middle East usually starts with a legalised set of company documents from India.
Authorities, banks and business partners in Iraq usually ask for a legalised Memorandum of Association (MOA) for company or branch registration, joint venture approvals or 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 Iraq in New Delhi.
Iraqi authorities often ask for the commercial invoice and certificate of origin to be legalised together for every shipment.
Key facts
- Document
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) issued in India
- Used in
- Iraq
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Iraq Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Iraq 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
How to get a Memorandum of Association (MOA) attested for Iraq
Confirm the requirement
Share the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and the instructions you received from Iraq. 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
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the Memorandum of Association (MOA).
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the Memorandum of Association (MOA), which the Iraq Embassy requires before it will legalise it.
Iraq Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Iraq in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
Tracked return
We courier the legalised document back by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, or you collect it from our Delhi office.
What to send us
- Certified true copy of the latest MOA
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certificate of incorporation copy
- Certified Arabic translation, if the authority in Iraq asks (we arrange it)
- Board resolution for the purpose abroad
Avoid rejection
- Bind multi-page copies so pages cannot be swapped.
- Use the latest amended MOA filed with the ROC.
- Legalise the AOA in the same batch; most registries want both.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Iraq Embassy compares names across the set.
MOA attestation for Iraq: FAQs
Does Iraq accept the apostille on an Indian Memorandum of Association (MOA)?
No. Iraq is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the Memorandum of Association (MOA) needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Iraq Embassy in New Delhi.
Do I need an Arabic translation for Iraq?
Many authorities in Iraq expect documents in Arabic. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English Memorandum of Association (MOA).
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 Iraq?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Iraq Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the Memorandum of Association (MOA) back to you.
Is there anything special about Iraq?
Iraqi authorities often ask for the commercial invoice and certificate of origin to be legalised together for every shipment.
What is the timeline for Memorandum of Association (MOA) attestation for Iraq?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Iraq 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.
Which papers should accompany the Memorandum of Association (MOA) for Iraq?
Usually: Certified true copy of the latest MOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; Board resolution for the purpose abroad.
Other documents for Iraq
- Certificate of Incorporation Attestation for IraqCompany & legal
- Shareholding Agreement Attestation for IraqCompany & legal
- AOA Attestation for IraqCompany & legal
- Board Resolution Attestation for IraqCompany & legal
- COPP Attestation for IraqPharma
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for IraqExport & shipping
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Send your Memorandum of Association (MOA) for Iraq
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.