Agency Agreement Attestation for Bahrain
Agency agreement attestation for Bahrain, for Indian principals whose Bahraini agent is registering the agency. Bahrain’s rules ask for the agreement stamped by a Chamber of Commerce in the principal’s country, and Bahrain accepts the MEA apostille. So the route is notary, Indian Chamber of Commerce and MEA apostille, with no Bahrain Embassy stage.
Agency agreement attestation for Bahrain: quick answer
Agency agreement attestation for Bahrain prepares an agency agreement signed in India for registration in Bahrain’s Commercial Agencies Register. The implementing order published by Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) asks for a copy of the agreement stamped by the Chamber of Commerce of the principal’s country. Bahrain is also a party to the Apostille Convention, in force since 31 December 2013, so the Indian chamber stamp is followed by the MEA apostille instead of Bahrain Embassy legalisation.
INFINITYGRO arranges the notary, the chamber and the MEA apostille in Delhi. The total is quoted in writing after we see the agreement; there is no Bahrain Embassy fee on this route. Courier it from any city or drop it at our New Ashok Nagar office.
What Bahrain’s agency rules say about the agreement
Commercial agencies in Bahrain are governed by Legislative Decree No. 10 of 1992 and its implementing ministerial orders, which MOIC publishes in English for reference. The points that affect an Indian principal are these.
| Registration | An agency, and any amendment to it, is entered in the Commercial Agencies Register at MOIC (Article 13) |
|---|---|
| If not registered | The decree says an unregistered agency is not recognised and no action is heard on it |
| Chamber stamp | A copy of the agreement stamped by the Chamber of Commerce of the principal’s country, plus the Bahrain chamber’s seal (Ministerial Order 2 of 1993) |
| Decision | MOIC considers an application within thirty days of submission (Article 18) |
| Renewal | The registration is renewed every two years (Article 16) |
Why the Bahrain Embassy stage is no longer needed
Before 2014
Indian documents for Bahrain went through MEA attestation and then legalisation by the Embassy of Bahrain in New Delhi.
Since 31 December 2013
Bahrain’s accession to the Apostille Convention took effect, and India raised no objection. The MEA apostille replaces embassy legalisation.
The Indian chamber stamp is still needed. It is part of Bahrain’s own registration rules and it is also what the MEA relies on before apostilling a commercial document.
Agency agreement attestation for Bahrain in four moves
- 1Check and quoteWhatsApp photos of the agreement and your company papers. We confirm the route and send a written quote.
- 2Notary, then chamberA Delhi notary attests your signatory’s signature and a recognised Chamber of Commerce attests the agreement.
- 3MEA apostilleSubmitted through the MEA’s outsourced centre; the apostille has a unique number for verification.
- 4Back to youReturned by Blue Dart or another secure courier, ready for your agent to add the Bahrain chamber’s seal and file with MOIC.
Planning for amendments and renewals
Because amendments must also be registered, each signed amendment or new agreement goes through the same Indian stages. A few habits keep this simple.
- Keep product lists and territories in the main agreement, not in loose emails
- Sign amendments as numbered addenda that refer to the original agreement
- Send the addendum with a copy of the registered agreement so the chamber sees the link
- Diary the two-year renewal and ask your agent early whether a fresh agreement is needed
If the agreement is bilingual, both texts must be amended together. INFINITYGRO translates into Arabic, quoted by page, and can align an Arabic addendum with your English one.
Other documents a Bahraini agent may request
Agents filing with MOIC commonly ask the principal for company and authority documents. These can go through the chamber and MEA in the same batch.
Agency agreement attestation for Bahrain: fees and time
| Commercial document | Chamber of Commerce + MEA (+ embassy where needed), quoted in writing after we see the document |
|---|---|
| Embassy legalisation fee | Extra where the country needs it; confirmed in your written quote |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | Quoted by language and page |
Bahrain accepts the MEA apostille, so no Bahrain Embassy fee applies to this agreement. The Bahrain fee page covers other documents. Time is stated in your written quote.
All charges for this country, including any embassy fee, are on its own fee page.
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FAQs: Agency Agreement Attestation for Bahrain
Does Bahrain accept an MEA apostille on an agency agreement?
Yes. Bahrain is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, in force for Bahrain since 31 December 2013 according to the HCCH status table. India did not object to its accession, so the MEA apostille is accepted in Bahrain without Bahrain Embassy legalisation.
Why does Bahrain want an Indian Chamber of Commerce stamp?
Bahrain’s Ministerial Order 2 of 1993, published by MOIC, asks for a copy of the agency agreement stamped by the Chamber of Commerce of the principal’s country. For an Indian principal that means an Indian chamber. We arrange it in Delhi before the MEA apostille.
What happens if the agency is not registered in Bahrain?
Under Article 13 of Legislative Decree No. 10 of 1992, an unregistered agency is not recognised and no action is heard on it. That is why agents register promptly. Registration is done in Bahrain by your agent, not by INFINITYGRO.
Does the Bahrain chamber stamp happen in India?
No. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry seal is added in Bahrain. Our work covers the Indian side: notary, Indian chamber and MEA apostille. Your agent then completes the Bahrain steps before filing with MOIC.
We are amending the product list. Does the addendum need an apostille?
If your agent has to register the amendment with MOIC, the signed addendum normally needs the same Indian stages. Send it with a copy of the registered agreement so the chamber can see the connection. We quote the addendum on its own.
Is a soft copy of the apostille enough for MOIC?
MOIC works with the documents your agent files, and agents usually need the physical apostilled agreement. Keep the original safe in transit and use a tracked courier. A scan helps your agent prepare the application while the original travels.
Can a Bahraini company sign first and send it to us?
Yes. The agent can sign in Bahrain, then courier the original to you for signature. We authenticate the Indian signature and the chamber attests the agreement. Make sure both signatures and seals are on the same original.
Do you provide an Arabic version of the agreement?
We translate into Arabic, quoted by page. Whether MOIC accepts a translation made in India or needs one made in Bahrain is something to confirm with your agent before ordering, so that you pay for one translation only.
Official sources
Get your Bahrain agency agreement apostilled
WhatsApp a photo of your document and the country it is for. We confirm the route, time and total in writing before you send anything.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM · office drop-off or courier, no home pickup
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government office or embassy. Apostilles and attestations are issued only by the Ministry of External Affairs and the embassies concerned; we do not issue, correct or verify certificates. Rules and fees can change, so check the requirements of the authority that will receive your document.
Last reviewed: October 2026