What Is a Commercial Certificate Apostille?

A commercial certificate apostille is a government authentication granted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India, allowing business-related documents to be legally used in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. It’s essential for international business expansion, company registration, trade, and cross-border transactions.

Almiraaj offers seamless Apostille services in Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, Tuticorin and pan India, helping exporters, companies, and legal consultants legalize their commercial documents for over 100+ countries.

Commercial Documents Eligible for Apostille

Not sure if your document qualifies for a Commercial Apostille? Ask Almiraaj today and we’ll verify instantly. For Power of Attorney notarization and apostille, explore our POA Apostille guide.

Why Do You Need Apostille for Commercial Certificates?

Whether you're exporting goods, authorizing cross-border financial activity, or signing a business deal abroad, most foreign government authorities require your Indian-issued documents to be legally authenticated via MEA Apostille. This ensures the legitimacy of your company and paperwork.

Here are common use cases where Apostille is necessary:

Without Apostille, your business documents may not be accepted internationally—delaying shipments, trade approvals, or legal recognition.

Apostille Validity: Which Countries Require It?

Apostille is recognized by 100+ countries that are signatories of the Hague Convention of 1961. These countries no longer require embassy legalization—MEA apostille alone is sufficient for legal validity.

🇪🇺 Europe & UK
🌍 Middle East & Africa
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Bahrain
  • Morocco
🌏 Asia-Pacific & Americas
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Brazil
  • Mexico

If your destination isn't listed or you're unsure whether Apostille is accepted, contact us now for instant guidance.

How to Apostille Commercial Certificates in India

Almiraaj ensures a smooth, government-approved process to apostille your business-related documents for global use. Here’s how our step-by-step system works:

  1. Document Review: We verify your original commercial documents (POA, invoice, incorporation, etc.) for completeness.
  2. Chamber of Commerce Authentication: Required for all commercial documents. We coordinate with the appropriate Chamber of Commerce to authenticate your documents.
  3. MEA Apostille: Once authenticated, we submit your documents to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), which affixes the official Apostille sticker, making them valid in all Hague Convention countries.
  4. Final Delivery: After apostille, we securely return your documents via courier or in-person collection, based on your preference.

Processing Time: Typically 5–7 working days, depending on the document type and issuing location.
Documents Covered: Power of Attorney, Certificate of Incorporation, Board Resolutions, Commercial Invoices, Memorandum of Association, and more.

For assistance or to begin your apostille process, contact us today.


📍 Almiraaj Office Locations & Contact Details

City Address Phone Numbers
Chennai 10/B3, Elcanso Plaza, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600008 +91 44 4203 7273
+91 91761 59922
+91 9087 559 669
Trichy 28/2, Nirmal Ravi Complex, Pattabi Raman Salai, Tennur, Trichy – 620017 +91 91595 89163
+91 99405 89665
Madurai No. 7, E2, PT Rajan Road, Narimedu, Opp. IDFC Bank, Madurai – 625002 +91 70108 55811
Tuticorin Hongkong Complex, 18/57A Paalai Road, Tuticorin – 628008 +91 99405 92202