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MOA Attestation for UAE from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Memorandum of Association (MOA) for use in the UAE. 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 UAE Embassy, New Delhi
- 5 UAE MOFA (after arrival)
Why the UAE 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.
Companies dealing with the UAE are most often asked for a legalised Memorandum of Association (MOA) during company or branch registration, as well as 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 the UAE in New Delhi.
After the UAE mission in India legalises the document, most UAE authorities also require attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) after arrival, which your UAE partner usually completes. Many import invoices are now attested electronically by MOFA on the importer's side, so confirm with your buyer before attesting invoices in India.
Key facts
- Document
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) issued in India
- Used in
- The UAE
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → UAE Embassy, New Delhi → UAE MOFA (after arrival)
- Final stamp
- UAE 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 the UAE
Confirm the requirement
Share the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and the instructions you received from the UAE. 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).
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
UAE Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of the UAE in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. Your partner then completes MOFA attestation after arrival.
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
- Certificate of incorporation copy
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certified true copy of the latest MOA
- Certified Arabic translation, if the authority in the UAE asks (we arrange it)
Avoid rejection
- Bind multi-page copies so pages cannot be swapped.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the UAE Embassy compares names across the set.
- Legalise the AOA in the same batch; most registries want both.
- Use the latest amended MOA filed with the ROC.
MOA attestation for the UAE: FAQs
Does the UAE accept the apostille on an Indian Memorandum of Association (MOA)?
No. The UAE is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the Memorandum of Association (MOA) needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the UAE Embassy in New Delhi.
Do I need an Arabic translation for the UAE?
Many authorities in the UAE 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.
Is there anything special about the UAE?
After the UAE mission in India legalises the document, most UAE authorities also require attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) after arrival, which your UAE partner usually completes. Many import invoices are now attested electronically by MOFA on the importer's side, so confirm with your buyer before attesting invoices in India.
What is the process for Memorandum of Association (MOA) attestation for the UAE?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → UAE Embassy, New Delhi → UAE MOFA (after arrival). We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the Memorandum of Association (MOA) back to you.
What is the timeline for Memorandum of Association (MOA) attestation for the UAE?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the UAE 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 the UAE?
Usually: Certified true copy of the latest MOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; Board resolution for the purpose abroad.
Other documents for the UAE
- Board Resolution Attestation for UAECompany & legal
- Shareholding Agreement Attestation for UAECompany & legal
- Certificate of Incorporation Attestation for UAECompany & legal
- AOA Attestation for UAECompany & legal
- COPP Attestation for UAEPharma
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for UAEExport & shipping
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Send your Memorandum of Association (MOA) for the UAE
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.