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MOA Attestation for Nigeria from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Memorandum of Association (MOA) for use in Nigeria. 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 Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
Why Nigeria 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.
Registering a local entity, distributor or tender bid in Africa commonly requires legalised company documents from India.
In Nigeria, 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 High Commission of Nigeria in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) issued in India
- Used in
- Nigeria
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Nigeria 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
The Nigeria process for an Indian Memorandum of Association (MOA)
Confirm the requirement
Share the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and the instructions you received from Nigeria. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
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
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 Nigeria High Commission requires before it will legalise it.
Nigeria High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Nigeria 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 Nigeria.
What to send us
- Certified true copy of the latest MOA
- Certificate of incorporation copy
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Board resolution for the purpose abroad
Avoid rejection
- Use the latest amended MOA filed with the ROC.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Nigeria High Commission compares names across the set.
- Bind multi-page copies so pages cannot be swapped.
- Legalise the AOA in the same batch; most registries want both.
MOA attestation for Nigeria: FAQs
Does Nigeria accept the apostille on an Indian Memorandum of Association (MOA)?
No. Nigeria is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the Memorandum of Association (MOA) needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi.
How long does Memorandum of Association (MOA) attestation for Nigeria take?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Nigeria 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.
What is the process for Memorandum of Association (MOA) attestation for Nigeria?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the Memorandum of Association (MOA) back to you.
What documents are required for Memorandum of Association (MOA) attestation for Nigeria?
Certified true copy of the latest MOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; Board resolution for the purpose abroad. We tell you if the authority in Nigeria 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.
Other documents for Nigeria
- Certificate of Incorporation Attestation for NigeriaCompany & legal
- Shareholding Agreement Attestation for NigeriaCompany & legal
- Board Resolution Attestation for NigeriaCompany & legal
- AOA Attestation for NigeriaCompany & legal
- COPP Attestation for NigeriaPharma
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for NigeriaExport & shipping
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Send your Memorandum of Association (MOA) for Nigeria
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.