Certificate of Incorporation Attestation for UAE Embassy and MoFA in India

UAE Embassy and MoFA Attestation Services in India

If you have a business and want to expand to the UAE, you can set up a branch office, joint venture, or subsidiary. But for that, your Certificate of Incorporation (CoI) requires official attestation before UAE authorities can recognise your Indian company as legitimate. This attestation validates your business entity in the UAE for

Trade licenses
Bank account opening
Contract execution
Tender participation
Legal proceedings.

Without an attested Certificate of Incorporation, your UAE business setup stalls. The process involves Chamber of Commerce verification, MEA authentication, and UAE Embassy legalisation. Find all details below.

What Is a Certificate of Incorporation?

A Certificate of Incorporation is also called the Company Registration Certificate. It is the foundational legal document issued by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) when your company is registered under the Companies Act. It confirms:

Your company legally exists
Company name and registration number
Date of incorporation
Registered office address
Company classification (Private Limited, LLP, OPC, etc.)

For UAE business purposes, this document proves:

Your Indian company has legal standing
You have the authority to enter into contracts
Your business complies with Indian corporate laws
You’re eligible to establish foreign operations

Certificate of Incorporation Attestation Process for the UAE

Certificate of Incorporation UAE attestation follows a commercial document process, which is different from educational/personal certificates.

Step 1: Chamber of Commerce Verification

Your Certificate of Incorporation goes first to the Chamber of Commerce in your city (Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata etc.). The Chamber verifies your company’s business legitimacy, checks ROC records, and stamps the document as authentic. They confirm your company is a recognised business entity under Indian law, validating corporate credentials at the local/regional level.

Step 2: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Attestation

After Chamber verification, your Certificate of Incorporation proceeds to MEA in Delhi. MEA reviews the Chamber’s stamp and provides national-level verification, certifying the document for international business use.

Step 3: UAE Embassy and MoFA Attestation

UAE Embassy in India (Delhi, Mumbai, or nearest consulate) examines all previous attestations and legalises your Certificate of Incorporation for UAE business purposes. Under current protocols, MOFA (UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs) approval is integrated into this step.

The result:

Your Certificate of Incorporation receives UAE government approval, making it legally valid for all business, banking, and legal activities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and across the UAE.

Documents Required for Certificate of Incorporation Attestation

Original Certificate of Incorporation from ROC
Covering letter of company letter head
Director’s ID proof (passport/Aadhaar)

Timeline & Charges for Certificate of Incorporation Attestation

Processing Timeline: 8 to 9 working days

Cost Structure: UAE Embassy Fees 2000 AED + MoFA Fees 150 AED + Process cost 6000 INR

How to Get a Certificate of Incorporation Attestation for the UAE?

You can complete the attestation on your own by getting your Certificate of Incorporation verified by the Chamber of Commerce, and then submitting it to the MEA and then to the UAE Embassy for final approval.

Or, you can choose a professional attestation service, where the team handles every step for you — from document pickup to CoC verification, MEA processing, and UAE Embassy attestation — and delivers the fully attested document back to your address.

Issues with the DIY approach

Multiple office visits across cities
Understanding Chamber requirements (vary by city)
Coordinating with MEA
Managing the UAE Embassy protocols
Risk of rejection delaying critical business timelines
15-20+ days if any issue arises

Professional attestation service benefits:

Single point of contact
Free document pickup
An entire end-to-end attestation of documents
Delivery of the UAE embassy-attested Certificate of Incorporation
Real-time tracking
No need for you to leave home.

Call us on +91 94261 28077 or email at info@uae.ivivek.me

Why Certificate of Incorporation Attestation Matters for UAE Business?

UAE regulatory authorities require an attested Certificate of Incorporation for:

Business Setup:

Branch office registration in the UAE free zones
Subsidiary company formation
Joint venture partnerships with UAE entities

Licensing & Compliance:

Trade license applications
Professional service licenses
Import-export permissions

Banking & Finance:

Corporate bank account opening in the UAE
Credit facilities and financing approvals
International transaction authorisations

Legal & Contractual:

Tender participation and government contracts
Client contract validations
Dispute resolution and court proceedings

Ready to Expand Your Business to the UAE?

Don’t let documentation delays cost you business opportunities. Get your Certificate of Incorporation attestation for the UAE handled professionally with EAS in India.

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