Indian contract law, mainly the Indian Contract Act 1872, applies to deals with Indian parties unless the contract picks a different law. A Mongolian judgment cannot be executed directly in India, but arbitration awards can, because both countries are New York Convention parties. An arbitration clause with a clear seat and institution is the best protection.
- Document route
- Mongolian notary and apostille, or Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2h30 behind Mongolia all year
- Core law
- Indian Contract Act 1872
- Foreign awards
- Part II, Arbitration Act 1996
Commercial Contracts from Mongolia: how it works
We draft and review supply, services, technology and project agreements, focusing on scope, payment security, delays, liability and dispute resolution.
We also advise on Indian regulatory points such as tax withholding on fees and royalties, and stamp duty on the contract in India.
For mining and energy projects, we review subcontracts with Indian engineering firms for performance security, change orders, delay damages and the effect of harsh winters on schedules.
For pharmaceuticals, we allocate product registration in Mongolia and quality testing, and require Indian suppliers to meet the standards Mongolian regulators apply.
What clients in Mongolia should know
- Choose a seat and an institution, not just the word arbitration.
- Address tax withholding on cross-border payments.
- Stamp the contract in India if it will be relied on there.
Step by step from Mongolia
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Mongolia, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Mongolia
Mongolian notary and 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 Mongolia where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Mongolia. 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 Mongolia and the Doing Business in India practice area.
Questions from clients in Mongolia
Should we choose arbitration?
Generally yes; it gives the most reliable route to enforcement.
Can you review an Indian partner's draft?
Yes, and explain the risks.
Do treaty rates apply to fees?
Often yes, with a tax residence certificate.
Can contracts allow for winter delays?
Yes, through realistic schedules and clear force majeure and extension clauses.