Joint Venture Agreement Apostille and Attestation
Chamber of Commerce, MEA apostille and embassy attestation for joint venture agreements signed in India, for registering a JV company abroad, investment approvals, banks and government partners.
Joint venture agreement apostille: quick answer
Joint venture agreement apostille means getting your joint venture agreement certified by the Ministry of External Affairs with an apostille sticker, so that Hague Convention countries accept it without any embassy stamp. The route is notarisation where needed, Chamber of Commerce attestation and then the MEA apostille; the MEA’s own fee is ₹50 per document.
Exporting to or doing business in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or another country outside the Hague Convention? Then you need Joint venture agreement attestation instead: Chamber of Commerce, MEA attestation and legalisation by that country’s embassy in New Delhi.
INFINITYGRO handles JV agreement apostille for exporters, companies and individuals across India by courier. Send a WhatsApp photo of the joint venture agreement and the destination country, and you get the route and a written quote before anything is sent.
Why a joint venture agreement needs apostille or attestation
When an Indian company teams up with a foreign partner, the joint venture agreement sets out who owns what, who manages the business and how profits and decisions are shared. To register the JV company, obtain a trade licence or open its bank account abroad, the authorities there want the agreement legalised, at least for the signatures made in India.
The JV agreement is signed by the authorised signatories, notarised and attested by a Chamber of Commerce, then apostilled by the MEA for Hague countries or attested by the MEA and the embassy for countries such as the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. Indian investment abroad also has to follow the RBI’s overseas investment rules, which your bank handles separately.
JV company registration
Company and licence applications abroad.
JV bank account
Banks reviewing ownership and control.
Government partners
State entities that require legalised contracts.
Investment approvals
Foreign investment agencies and ministries.
Joint venture agreement apostille: step-by-step process
Choose the route by the country where the joint venture agreement will be used.
Apostille for Hague Convention countries
- 1Notary (where needed)Notarisation, if the joint venture agreement needs it before the chamber.
- 2Chamber of CommerceA recognised Chamber of Commerce authenticates the document.
- 3MEA apostilleThe MEA fixes the apostille sticker (₹50 government fee per document).
Hague Convention countries
Full member list: HCCH Apostille Convention status table
Attestation for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-Hague countries
- 1NotaryThe joint venture agreement is notarised if needed.
- 2Chamber of CommerceThe chamber authenticates it.
- 3MEA attestationThe MEA attests the document.
- 4Embassy legalisationThe destination country’s embassy legalises it.
Non-Hague countries
Documents required for Joint venture agreement attestation
- Original joint venture agreement signed by the authorised signatories (pages initialled), with witness details if the format requires them
- Board resolution of the Indian company approving the JV and authorising the signatory
- Authorisation letter on company letterhead (we send the format)
- ID or passport copy of the authorised signatory
- The destination country and the buyer or authority it is for
Joint venture agreement apostille charges and time
| Government fee at the MEA | ₹50 for each apostilled document |
|---|---|
| Chamber of Commerce attestation | As charged by the chamber |
| Our service charge for a joint venture agreement | Written quote, per document |
| Embassy route (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait…) | Embassy fees differ by country |
| Courier and time | Courier extra; expected date stated in the quote |
Plan exactly how many legalised copies your buyer or the foreign authority needs, because each copy is charged separately. More on our commercial document apostille page.
Tips before sending your joint venture agreement
- Decide early whether both parties sign in India or in different countries; it changes how legalisation is done.
- Keep the board resolution and the JV agreement consistent on names, shareholding and signatory.
- If the JV is in a non-English-speaking country, ask the partner’s lawyer whether a bilingual version is preferred.
Official links for joint venture agreement apostille and attestation
These are the official sources behind the process described on this page:
FAQs: Joint venture agreement apostille and attestation
How do I get a joint venture agreement apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs?
Commercial documents reach the MEA through a Chamber of Commerce. We get the joint venture agreement attested by the chamber, then submit it to the MEA for the apostille, and courier it back to you.
What are the charges for Joint venture agreement apostille?
The MEA charges a government fee of ₹50 per document for an apostille. The Chamber of Commerce charges its own fee, and our service charge depends on the document; we give the total in writing before you send anything. Embassy attestation is quoted per country.
Does the foreign partner’s signature also need legalisation?
If the foreign partner signs abroad, that signature is legalised in their country. We legalise the signatures and documents executed in India.
What documents are required for Joint venture agreement attestation?
The original joint venture agreement, signed and stamped by the company or issuing authority, an authorisation letter on company letterhead (we send the format) and an ID copy of the signatory. Tell us the destination country, because the route depends on it.
What is the process for Joint venture agreement attestation for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait?
For these non-Hague countries the joint venture agreement is attested by the Chamber of Commerce, then by the MEA, and finally legalised by the embassy of the destination country. For the UAE, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs adds a final stamp inside the UAE.
Is a JV agreement apostille enough for Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia is a Hague member, so the MEA apostille is used for the Indian signatures.
How long does Joint venture agreement apostille take?
It varies with the chamber, the MEA and the embassy if one is involved. We tell you the expected date before you courier the joint venture agreement and message you as each stamp is done.
Apostille or attestation: which one does my joint venture agreement need?
It depends on the country where the joint venture agreement will be used. Hague Convention countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Germany, Italy, the UK and Australia, accept the MEA apostille. The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and China need MEA attestation followed by embassy legalisation.
Which other documents usually go with the JV agreement?
Commonly the Indian company’s certificate of incorporation, MOA, AOA, board resolution and director list.
Is INFINITYGRO genuine, and does someone from the company need to visit Delhi for the joint venture agreement?
INFINITYGRO is a document facilitation agency in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, working with exporters and companies across India. We give a written quote, explain each stamp and return originals by tracked courier, with WhatsApp updates at every stage. Nobody needs to visit; we do not offer pickup, so the joint venture agreement is couriered to our office or dropped off. Call or WhatsApp +91-8595558517.
Send your joint venture agreement for apostille or attestation
Start with a WhatsApp photo of the joint venture agreement and the destination. You will know the route, the paperwork and the cost before posting the original.
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 authority. Apostilles are issued only by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and embassy legalisation is done by the respective embassies. Procedures and fees change from time to time; please confirm current rules with the receiving authority.