Commercial Document Apostille for South Korea

• Genuine MEA apostille, verifiable online with a unique number
• Chamber of Commerce attestation and notary handled for you
• Certificate of Incorporation, MOA, AOA, POA, board resolution, invoices and more
• Bulk and urgent processing for companies, CA, CS and law firms
• Office pickup in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and courier pickup across India

What Is Commercial Document Apostille?

Commercial document apostille is the legalization of business and company documents issued in India, so that a foreign government, bank, registrar, court or business partner accepts them without further checks. It is done under the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961, which India joined in 2005. The apostille is a square, computer-generated sticker that MEA places on the back of the document. It carries a unique number that the receiving country can verify online.

Unlike educational or personal documents, commercial documents are not verified by a state HRD or Home Department. Instead, they are usually verified by a recognised Chamber of Commerce, and in some cases notarised first. Only after this verification does MEA issue the apostille. This is why commercial document apostille in India follows its own process and needs a provider who understands business paperwork.

An apostille confirms that the signature and seal on the document are genuine. It does not confirm the content of the document, such as the figures in an invoice or the terms of an agreement. That remains the responsibility of the company that issued it.

Commercial Document Apostille vs Commercial Attestation

Many businesses are unsure whether they need an apostille or commercial attestation. The answer depends on the country where the documents will be used.

Important: The UAE, Qatar and Kuwait do not accept an apostille. If your company documents are going to the UAE for a trade licence, branch office or free zone company, you need commercial confirms the correct route before you pay. MOFA Attestation Services

Which Business Documents Can Be Apostilled?

Almost any document that a company, firm or exporter issues or receives in India can be apostilled, as long as it carries a proper signature and seal. Here are the documents we handle most often.

Company Registration Documents

Certificate of Incorporation Apostille

The Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) proves that your company legally exists in India. A certificate of incorporation apostille is needed to register a subsidiary, branch or liaison office abroad, open a foreign bank account, sign up with foreign marketplaces or enter into contracts with overseas partners. Certificate of Incorporation Apostille

Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA and AOA)

Foreign registrars and banks often ask for the MOA and AOA to understand the company's objects and the powers of its directors. These are usually notarised as true copies, attested by the Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by MEA.

LLP Agreement and Partnership Deed

Limited liability partnerships and partnership firms can apostille their LLP agreement, incorporation certificate or partnership deed for overseas registrations and contracts.

GST Certificate, PAN and Registration Certificates

GST registration, company PAN, MSME (Udyam) certificate, FSSAI licence, drug licence and similar registrations are apostilled when foreign buyers, regulators or tender authorities need proof of your registrations.

Authorisation Documents

Power of Attorney Apostille

A power of attorney apostille allows a person or company abroad to act on behalf of your Indian company, for example to sign contracts, register a company, handle property, appear in court or manage bank accounts. The POA is usually executed on stamp paper, notarised, verified and then apostilled. Power of Attorney Apostille

Board Resolution Apostille

A board resolution apostille is needed when the board of directors authorises someone to open a foreign subsidiary, appoint a director, open a bank account abroad or sign an agreement with a foreign company. The certified true copy is signed by a director or company secretary, notarised, attested by the Chamber of Commerce and apostilled by MEA. Board Resolution Apostille Attestation (NEW page – create it)

Authority Letters and Appointment Letters

Letters of authority, distributor appointment letters and agency authorisations for overseas dealers are commonly apostilled for product registration and tenders.

Trade and Export Documents

Commercial Invoice and Packing List

Some importing countries and buyers need apostilled invoices and packing lists for customs clearance, letters of credit or product registration.

Certificate of Origin

The Certificate of Origin confirms where your goods were made. It is issued by an authorised Chamber of Commerce or export body and can be apostilled when the buyer or customs authority asks for it.

Import Export Code (IEC)

The IEC issued by the DGFT is often requested by foreign buyers and regulators to confirm that your business is a registered exporter.

Product and Quality Certificates

ISO certificates, free sale certificates, manufacturing licences, test reports and product registration certificates are apostilled for regulatory approval in foreign markets.

Financial and Legal Documents

Audited Financial Statements

Balance sheets, profit and loss statements and auditor's reports are apostilled for foreign tenders, investor checks, bank accounts and visa applications for business owners.

Agreements, Contracts and MOUs

Joint venture agreements, distribution agreements, share purchase agreements, MOUs and NDAs are apostilled when one party is in a Hague Convention country. Company Agreements Apostille Attestation

Bank Letters and Solvency Certificates

Bank solvency certificates and bank reference letters are apostilled for tenders, foreign government contracts and investor due diligence.

Documents Required for Commercial Document Apostille

Keep these ready to make your company document apostille faster:

• The original document, or a certified true copy signed by a director, partner or company secretary
• the document
• ID proof and passport copy of the authorised signatory
• Company seal or stamp on the document where applicable
• The destination country and the purpose (company registration, tender, bank account, trade)
• For a POA: the executed POA on proper stamp paper with witness signatures

Our team sends you an exact, document-wise checklist on WhatsApp or email before pickup, so nothing is missed and your documents move through every stage without delay.

Commercial Document Apostille Process

The commercial document apostille process has three main stages. Here is how our service works from start to finish:

1. 11 Free consultation: Share the documents and the destination country. We confirm whether you need a commercial document apostille or commercial attestation, and send a written quote. 2 Office pickup: Our executive collects the documents from your office in Delhi NCR, or we arrange a secure courier pickup anywhere in India. 3 Document review: We check signatures, seals, stamp paper, dates and company names, so the document is not rejected later. 4 Notary attestation: Where the document is a copy, a POA, an affidavit or a board resolution, it is notarised first. 5 Chamber of Commerce attestation: A recognised Chamber of Commerce verifies the company signature and seal. 6 MEA apostille: The Ministry of External Affairs affixes the apostille sticker with a unique number. 7 Quality check and delivery: We check the apostille, share photos with you, and deliver the documents to your office in India or directly to your partner abroad.

You receive updates at every stage on WhatsApp or email, so your legal and finance teams always know the exact status of every document.

Role of the Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce is the key verification stage for commercial documents. It confirms that the company is genuine and that the person who signed the document is authorised to sign on recognised chambers and knows the format each one expects, which avoids delays.

MEA Apostille for Commercial Documents

The MEA apostille for commercial documents is the final and most important stage. MEA checks the Chamber of Commerce attestation and affixes the apostille sticker, which includes the country of issue, the name of the signing authority, the place and date of the apostille, and a unique apostille number. Once a commercial document has this apostille, it is ready to use in any Hague Convention country.

How Long Does Commercial Document Apostille Take?

Timelines are indicative and depend on the document, the Chamber of Commerce, MEA workload and public holidays.

Planning tip: if you are registering a company abroad or submitting a tender, start the apostille at least three weeks before your deadline. This leaves time for any corrections the foreign authority asks for.

E Sanad Apostille India and Commercial Documents

E Sanad is the Ministry of External Affairs' online portal for document verification and apostille. Through e-Sanad, certain documents issued by participating authorities, mostly educational boards and universities, can be verified and apostilled online, and the apostille can be checked digitally by foreign authorities.

Many businesses search for e sanad apostille India hoping to apostille company documents online. In practice, most commercial documents such as Certificates of Incorporation, powers of attorney, board resolutions and invoices still follow the physical route: notary where needed, Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille sticker. Whether a specific commercial document can use e-Sanad depends on whether its issuing authority is part of the portal. Our team checks this for every order and uses the fastest route that the receiving country will accept.

Any apostille issued by MEA, whether through e-Sanad or the physical route, can be verified online with its unique number.

Benefits of Commercial Document Apostille

• One certificate, 120+ countries: a single MEA apostille is accepted in every Hague Convention member country.
• No embassy legalization: you skip the embassy and foreign ministry stages needed for non-Hague countries.
• Online verification: the receiving authority can check the apostille number, which builds trust with foreign partners and banks.
• Faster international expansion: apostilled company documents let you register entities, open accounts and sign contracts without delay.
• Lower overall cost: fewer stages mean lower fees than full commercial attestation.

Business Document Apostille by Country

Each country uses a business document apostille a little differently. These are the destinations our clients use most.

Canada

Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention in January 2024. Indian companies registering a Canadian subsidiary, opening a bank account or signing contracts now need a commercial document apostille instead of consulate legalization. Certificate of Incorporation, MOA, AOA, board resolutions and powers of attorney are the most common documents.

European Union (Except Germany)

Commercial registers, notaries and banks in France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Poland and other EU member states accept the MEA apostille on Indian company documents under the Hague Convention. Many of them also need a certified translation into the local language, which we can arrange after the apostille. Germany is the exception: it objected to India's accession, so German authorities do not accept Indian apostilles and use their own document verification process.

United States

US states, banks and courts accept apostilled Indian company documents for company formation, foreign qualification, litigation and banking. Board resolutions and powers of attorney are the most frequent requests.

United Kingdom

Companies House, UK banks and law firms accept apostilled Certificates of Incorporation, board resolutions and powers of attorney for UK branch registration, overseas company registration and contracts.

China

China joined the Apostille Convention in November 2023. Indian commercial documents for Chinese company registration, trade and product registration now need an MEA apostille instead of Chinese embassy legalization.

Australia, Singapore, Japan and South Korea

These countries accept the MEA apostille on Indian business documents for company registration, tenders, distributor appointments and bank accounts.

UAE, Qatar and Kuwait (apostille not accepted)

These countries are not members of the Apostille Convention. For a UAE trade licence, free zone company or branch office, your documents need commercial attestation: Chamber of Commerce, MEA, UAE Embassy and UAE MOFA. We provide this service too. MOFA Attestation Services

Document Checklist by Business Purpose

The documents you need depend on what you are doing abroad. Use this guide to plan your company document apostille India order.

Registering a Subsidiary or Branch Abroad

Most foreign registrars ask for the Certificate of Incorporation, MOA and AOA, a board resolution approving the new entity, a power of attorney for the local representative, and the passport copies of directors. Some also ask for the latest audited financial statements. All of these can be apostilled in one batch.

Opening a Foreign Bank Account

Banks usually need the Certificate of Incorporation, a board resolution naming the authorised signatories, the MOA and AOA, and proof of the company address. Some banks also ask for a list of directors and shareholders on company letterhead, which can be apostilled after notary and Chamber of Commerce attestation.

Bidding for an International Tender

Tender authorities typically ask for the Certificate of Incorporation, GST and PAN certificates, audited financial statements for the last two or three years, a bank solvency certificate, ISO or quality certificates, and a power of attorney for the person signing the bid. Start early, because a tender deadline does not move.

Appointing a Distributor or Agent Abroad

You will usually need a distributor or agency appointment letter, a board resolution authorising the appointment, and product registration documents such as free sale certificates or manufacturing licences.

Product Registration and Exports

Regulators in many countries ask for apostilled manufacturing licences, free sale certificates, ISO certificates, test reports and certificates of origin before they approve your product for sale.

How to Prepare a Certified True Copy for Apostille

Many company documents are apostilled as certified true copies rather than originals. A correct certified true copy avoids rejection at the Chamber of Commerce or MEA:

• Print the copy on company letterhead where possible.
• Write "Certified True Copy" on each page.
• Add the name, designation and signature of a director, partner or company secretary.
• Apply the company seal or stamp on each page.
• Make sure the company name exactly matches the ROC records.

Our team reviews your certified true copies before submission and tells you if anything needs to be corrected.

Apostille for Foreign Companies with Indian Entities

Foreign companies that own a subsidiary, joint venture or branch in India often need Indian documents apostilled for their head office, auditors or regulators. Common examples are board resolutions of the Indian subsidiary, share certificates, audited financial statements and powers of attorney given to the foreign parent. We work directly with the Indian entity's finance or legal team, complete the commercial document apostille in India, and courier the documents to the parent company abroad.

Who Needs Company Document Apostille India?

Company document apostille India is needed by:

• Companies and startups opening a subsidiary, branch or liaison office abroad
• Exporters and manufacturers registering products, appointing distributors or submitting export documents
• IT and services companies signing master service agreements and opening foreign bank accounts
• CA and CS firms handling overseas compliance for their clients
• Law firms filing documents in foreign courts or completing cross-border transactions
• Investors and directors completing due diligence, share transfers or foreign director appointments
• Companies bidding for international tenders that need apostilled financials and registrations

Bulk and Corporate Apostille Services

Pro Attestation is set up for corporate volumes. Companies, CA firms, CS firms and law firms use our bulk commercial document apostille service because it offers:

• A single point of contact for all documents and all destinations
• Bulk processing of multiple documents and multiple entities in one batch
• Confidential handling of board papers, financials and agreements
• GST invoices for every order, with clear separation of government and service fees
• Monthly billing for regular corporate clients, on request
• Direct delivery abroad to your foreign lawyer, bank or registrar

For CA, CS and Law Firms

We work as a back office for professional firms. You send the documents and the client's destination; we return them apostilled, with photos and apostille numbers for your records.

For Startups

Startups expanding to the USA, UK, Singapore or Europe often need a quick set of apostilled incorporation documents and board resolutions. We guide first-time founders through the documents needed, so the overseas registration is not delayed.

Commercial Document Apostille Delhi and Across India

Our office is in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, which lets us manage Chamber of Commerce and MEA submissions directly. Our commercial document apostille Delhi service includes office pickup and delivery across Delhi, including Connaught Place, Nehru Place, Saket, Okhla, Jasola, Dwarka, Janakpuri, Rajouri Garden, Karol Bagh, Pitampura and Rohini.

We also serve companies in Gurgaon (Cyber City, Golf Course Road, Udyog Vihar, Manesar), Noida and Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, with doorstep pickup across Delhi NCR.

For companies outside Delhi NCR, we offer secure courier pickup from Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Indore, Coimbatore, Kochi and all other cities.

Common Mistakes That Delay a Commercial Document

• Getting an apostille for the UAE or Qatar, which need commercial attestation instead
• Unsigned or unsealed copies: certified true copies must carry the signature, name and designation of an authorised person and the company seal
• Wrong stamp paper value for a power of attorney in the state where it is executed
• Name mismatch between the document, the board resolution and the company's ROC records
• Missing authority: the signatory is not authorised by a board resolution
• Laminated or damaged documents that cannot carry an apostille sticker
• Skipping the translation check: some countries need a sworn translation after the apostille

Our document review stage catches these issues before submission.

Commercial Document Apostille Cost

The cost of a commercial document apostille depends on:

• The type and number of documents
• Whether notary attestation is needed
• The Chamber of Commerce fee for the document
• The MEA apostille government fee
• Urgency and delivery location (India or abroad)

Pro Attestation shares a written, itemised quote before starting, with government fees and service charges shown separately. Corporate and bulk orders receive volume pricing.

How to Verify a Commercial Document Apostille

Every apostille issued by MEA has a unique number. You, your foreign lawyer or the receiving authority can verify it online on the MEA verification portal by entering the apostille number and date. We share the apostille number and a photo of each apostilled page with you before dispatch.

Why Choose Pro Attestation for Commercial Document

• Genuine MEA apostille only: every apostille can be verified online.
• Business document expertise: we know the Chamber of Commerce formats and the MEA requirements for each document type.
• Correct route the first time: we confirm apostille or commercial attestation before you pay.
• Document review before submission: fewer rejections and no wasted time.
• Corporate-friendly service: bulk processing, confidentiality, GST invoices and a dedicated contact.
• Office pickup across Delhi NCR and courier pickup across India.
• Delivery abroad to your partner, lawyer or bank.
• Serving clients since 2015 from our New Delhi office.