Commercial Certificate Apostille

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.

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:

• ✔️ Establishing a branch office, distributor, or entity overseas
• ✔️ Submitting export invoices and shipping docs to foreign customs
• ✔️ Signing an international agency agreement or POA
• ✔️ Participating in foreign tenders or trade shows
• ✔️ Legalizing commercial agreements or contracts
• ✔️ Attesting Power of Attorney for real estate or business activities abroad

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

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.