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MOA Attestation for Kenya from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Memorandum of Association (MOA) for use in Kenya. 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 Kenya High Commission, New Delhi
Memorandum of Association (MOA) for Kenya: what and why
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.
Registering a local entity, distributor or tender bid in Africa commonly requires legalised company documents from India.
Authorities, banks and business partners in Kenya 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 High Commission of Kenya in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) issued in India
- Used in
- Kenya
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Kenya High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Kenya High Commission legalisation
- Translation
- English or Swahili – 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
The Kenya process for an Indian Memorandum of Association (MOA)
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and any list your buyer or authority in Kenya gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
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.
Kenya High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Kenya 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
- Board resolution for the purpose abroad
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certificate of incorporation copy
- Certified true copy of the latest MOA
Avoid rejection
- 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 Kenya High Commission compares names across the set.
- Use the latest amended MOA filed with the ROC.
MOA attestation for Kenya: FAQs
Does Kenya accept the apostille on an Indian Memorandum of Association (MOA)?
No. Kenya is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the Memorandum of Association (MOA) needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Kenya High Commission in New Delhi.
What is the timeline for Memorandum of Association (MOA) attestation for Kenya?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Kenya High Commission 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 a translation needed for Kenya?
English documents are often accepted in Kenya, but some authorities ask for English or Swahili. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
What is the process for Memorandum of Association (MOA) attestation for Kenya?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Kenya High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the Memorandum of Association (MOA) back to you.
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 do I need to send for Kenya?
Certified true copy of the latest MOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; Board resolution for the purpose abroad.
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Send your Memorandum of Association (MOA) for Kenya
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.