Contracts with Indian parties are governed by the Indian Contract Act 1872 unless another law is chosen. Because an Armenian judgment cannot be executed directly in India, an arbitration clause is the key protection; both countries are New York Convention parties. Defence-related exports from India also need Indian export authorisations.
- Document route
- Armenian notary and Ministry of Justice apostille, or Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 1h30 ahead of Armenia all year
- Core law
- Indian Contract Act 1872
- Foreign awards
- Part II, Arbitration Act 1996
Commercial Contracts from Armenia: how it works
We draft and review supply, distribution and services agreements, focusing on specifications, payment security, delivery, export licensing, liability and dispute resolution.
For defence and dual-use goods, we advise on the Indian export authorisation process and the end-user documentation the Indian side will need.
We also check that the contract is stamped in India if it will be relied on there.
For Armenian distributors of Indian pharmaceuticals, we allocate product registration, pharmacovigilance and recall obligations, and require the Indian manufacturer to meet the quality standards Armenian regulators apply.
We also advise on exclusivity and minimum purchase targets in distribution agreements.
What clients in Armenia should know
- Name the arbitration seat and institution.
- Check export licensing for controlled items.
- Use letters of credit with new partners.
Step by step from Armenia
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Armenia, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Armenia
Armenian notary and Ministry of Justice apostille, or Indian Embassy attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Armenia where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Armenia. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Commercial Contracts, or see all services for clients in Armenia and the Doing Business in India practice area.
Questions from clients in Armenia
Should we choose arbitration?
Yes, it is the most enforceable option.
Do defence items need Indian export licences?
Yes, and end-user certificates.
Can you review an Indian supplier's terms?
Yes, and explain the risks.
Who handles pharmacovigilance?
The contract should allocate it clearly between manufacturer and distributor.