Commercial Invoice Attestation for Qatar
Commercial invoice attestation for Qatar for exporters, contractors and suppliers whose Qatari buyer, bank or customs broker needs a legalised invoice. We arrange chamber attestation, MEA attestation and Qatar Embassy legalisation in New Delhi and courier the invoice back to you or to Qatar.
Commercial invoice attestation for Qatar: quick answer
A commercial invoice used in Qatar is legalised in India in three stages: a recognised chamber of commerce attests the company’s signature and seal, the MEA attests the chamber, and the Embassy of the State of Qatar in New Delhi legalises the invoice. MOFA Qatar then attests it in Doha.
Unlike a certificate of origin, the invoice is your own company’s document, so the chamber stage is a separate step. Embassies and chambers usually want the certificate of origin of the same shipment with it.
We handle each stage in New Delhi. You courier the signed originals and the cover letters; we give a written quote first.
When an invoice for Qatar has to be legalised
The invoice is the document that fixes the price, the goods and the parties of a sale. In Qatar it is checked by customs brokers, banks and buying departments, and many of them accept an Indian invoice only once it carries the Qatar Embassy’s legalisation.
Import clearance
The importer’s broker files the legalised invoice with the shipping documents.
Bank payment
Credit terms can require a legalised invoice before the bank pays.
Proforma for tenders
A legalised proforma invoice is sometimes asked for with a bid or to open a letter of credit.
Buyer’s records
Government buyers and large contractors may keep legalised invoices for audits.
Commercial invoice attestation for Qatar: step-by-step
The invoice starts as your company’s own document, so it needs the chamber’s verification before the government stages.
In India
- 1Signed on letterheadThe invoice is printed on company letterhead, signed by the authorised person and stamped with the company seal.
- 2Chamber of CommerceA recognised chamber attests the company’s signature and seal, usually with the certificate of origin alongside.
- 3MEA attestationThe Ministry of External Affairs attests the chamber’s seal in New Delhi.
- 4Qatar Embassy legalisationThe Embassy of the State of Qatar legalises the invoice with your cover letter and signatory ID.
In Qatar
- 5MOFA QatarThe buyer or clearing agent gets the invoice attested by MOFA Qatar, which lists invoices among the commercial documents it attests.
Documents required for commercial invoice attestation for Qatar
- Original commercial (or proforma) invoice on company letterhead, signed and stamped
- Certificate of origin of the same shipment, if available
- Packing list, if your buyer asked for it to be legalised too
- Two cover letters on company letterhead addressed to the Embassy of the State of Qatar, New Delhi
- Authorisation letter for INFINITYGRO (we send the format)
- Signatory’s passport copy (first and last pages) or PAN card copy
Commercial invoice attestation charges for Qatar
| Chamber of Commerce | Chamber’s own fee; depends on the chamber |
|---|---|
| MEA attestation | Government fee per document, included in our written quote |
| Qatar Embassy legalisation | Embassy fee; see our Qatar Embassy attestation fees page |
| INFINITYGRO service charge | Quoted per document in writing before we start |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| MOFA Qatar (in Doha) | Paid in Qatar by whoever submits it; see MOFA Qatar e-services |
Each invoice is one document at every stage; a multi-page invoice counts as one if the pages are bound and signed. Time depends on chamber, MEA and embassy working days; the written quote gives the expected date.
The embassy fee for commercial invoice attestation for Qatar is set by Qatar and changes from time to time, so we keep the current fees on one page.
Want to know the Qatar Embassy attestation fees? Click hereChecklist for an invoice going to Qatar
- Show the buyer’s full name and address in Qatar as on the purchase order.
- Match the invoice number, goods description and values with the certificate of origin and packing list.
- Sign and stamp every page of a multi-page invoice.
- State the currency and the total value clearly.
- Ask the buyer how many legalised copies they need; each extra copy goes through every stage again.
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FAQs: commercial invoice attestation for Qatar
What is the process for commercial invoice attestation for Qatar?
The invoice is signed and stamped on company letterhead, attested by a recognised chamber of commerce, attested by the MEA in New Delhi and legalised by the Embassy of the State of Qatar. MOFA Qatar adds the last attestation in Doha.
Can a commercial invoice be apostilled for Qatar?
No. Qatar has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so the invoice needs MEA attestation and Qatar Embassy legalisation instead of an apostille.
Why does the chamber of commerce attest my invoice?
The MEA cannot verify a private company’s signature. A recognised chamber of commerce does that first, and the MEA then attests the chamber’s seal.
Can a proforma invoice be attested for Qatar?
Yes, when a buyer or bank in Qatar asks for it, for example to open a letter of credit or for a tender. It follows the same route as a commercial invoice.
Is the certificate of origin needed with the invoice?
Often yes. The embassy and chambers usually expect the certificate of origin of the same shipment, and buyers commonly ask for both to be legalised.
What documents do I send for invoice attestation for Qatar?
The signed and stamped original invoice, the certificate of origin if available, two cover letters on letterhead addressed to the Qatar Embassy, an authorisation letter and an ID copy of the signatory.
How much does commercial invoice attestation for Qatar cost?
We quote per document in writing, covering the chamber, MEA and embassy stages and our service charge. Courier is extra and MOFA Qatar charges its own fee in Doha.
Do you pick up invoices from my office?
No. Pickup is not available. Send the originals by a reputed courier with tracking or drop them at our Delhi office; we return them by courier.
Send your commercial invoice for Qatar attestation
WhatsApp a photo of the invoice and tell us who in Qatar asked for it. We confirm the route and the papers needed and send a written quote.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government office. MEA attestation is done by the Ministry of External Affairs, legalisation by the Embassy of the State of Qatar and final attestation by MOFA Qatar. Rules and fees change from time to time; confirm current requirements with the receiving office in Qatar.
Last reviewed: October 2026