Agency Agreement Attestation for UAE

Do you want to get your commercial agency agreement attested for UAE business or legal purposes? Whether you’re —

• Expanding your operations
• Setting up joint ventures
• Entering the UAE market, 

You’ll need the UAE Embassy attestation stamp on your business agreement. 

This process validates your agreement in the UAE, proving it’s genuine, legally executed, and ready for official use. Commercial document attestation follows a different route than personal certificates, involving Chamber of Commerce verification, MEA authentication, and UAE Embassy legalisation. Find all details below.

What Is a Commercial Agency Agreement?

A commercial agency agreement is a contract between an Indian company (the principal) and a foreign or UAE-based agent, defining rights, obligations, and business roles. These agreements often relate to import/export, business representation, distribution, or technical services. 

They clarify partnership scope, terms of payment, dispute resolution mechanisms, and legal liabilities in the UAE market.

Why is UAE Attestation needed for Agreement?

A Commercial Agency Agreement must be attested because the UAE authorities only accept documents that are officially verified and proven authentic. Attestation confirms that the agreement is real, legally valid, and not forged.

UAE government departments, banks, licensing bodies, and companies require attested agreements for business registration, obtaining licenses, participating in tenders, handling financial processes, and resolving disputes. Without attestation, the document will not be recognised in the UAE.

Commercial Documents & Why Their Attestation Differs

Unlike birth or marriage certificates, commercial documents relate to corporate transactions. Besides agency agreements, this category includes Memoranda of Understanding (MoU), power of attorney, board resolutions, articles of incorporation, invoices, contracts, and certificates of origin.

The attestation process differs for commercial documents:

• No HRD/Home Dept attestation/notarization
• Starts at the Chamber of Commerce (official local business body)
• Proceeds to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for international authentication
• Ends at the UAE Embassy (and MOFA if needed)

This ensures the document is not only genuine but also issued in accordance with commercial laws and business regulations.

The UAE Attestation Process for Commercial Agency Agreement

Step 1: Chamber of Commerce Verification

Submit your original agreement to the local Chamber of Commerce in your city/state. They verify the company’s identity, check document validity, and stamp it as a corporate instrument. 

What happens:

• Chamber checks registration details
• Document stamped for business authenticity
• Acknowledges that the agreement is recognised under Indian law

Step 2: MEA Attestation

After Chamber approval, your agreement goes to the Ministry of External Affairs. MEA reviews the Chamber’s stamp and affirms that the document is cleared for international use. MEA attestation adds a national-level seal recognised by all foreign embassies and consulates.

What happens:

• MEA verifies the preceding CoC stamp
• National authentication is given
• The document is legally recognised for foreign submission

Step 3: UAE Embassy Attestation

Here, your agreement receives the UAE’s official legalisation stamp. For most commercial documents, the embassy now attests post-MEA directly. For sensitive contracts, MOFA stamping may follow.

What happens:

• UAE Embassy confirms MEA authenticity
• Legalises your agreement for UAE business usage
• Your agency agreement document is now ready for legal, commercial, or banking purposes in the UAE

Documents Needed for Agency Agreement Attestation

• Original commercial agency agreement
• Company registration certificate
• Board resolution (authorising agreement, if applicable)
• Power of attorney (if signed by authorised agent/person)
• Company PAN, GST, and identification proofs
• Supporting invoices or annexes (if referenced)

Timelines and Pricing for the Agreement UAE Attestation

Timeline:
Agency agreement attestation normally takes 7 to 8 working days, provided documents are complete.

Chamber of Commerce:  2 days
MEA Attestation: 2 days
UAE Embassy and MoFA Attestation: 2 to 3 days

Pricing:
UAE Embassy Fees for agency agreement attestation: AED 2000
MoFA Fees: AED 150
Chamber, MEA and Process cost: Rs 6000.

Why Professional Attestation Is Recommended for Agency Agreement Attestation

• Experts know document compliance requirements
• Faster turnaround (no in-person visits to multiple offices)
• Guarantee against errors or rejections
• Real-time WhatsApp/email status tracking
• Safe handling of original company documents
• Reliable delivery—critical for time-sensitive agreements
• 24×7 client support for all business queries

Thousands of Indian businesses trust EAS for UAE attestation to avoid delays, regulatory issues, and loss of business deals. Just follow the steps below (or fill the form), and we will get your agency agreement attested by the UAE quickly and safely. 

• Call us on +91 94261 28077 or email at info@uae.ivivek.me
• Our team will collect all documents from your office in India
• We will perform all steps of UAE embassy attestation and will deliver the UAE-attested agency agreement back to your office!