Unless the parties choose another governing law, a contract with an Indian company is read under the Indian Contract Act 1872. A Cambodian judgment cannot be executed directly in India, but an arbitration award can, because both countries are New York Convention parties. An arbitration clause with a seat in Singapore or India is usually the key protection.
- Document route
- Cambodian notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 1h30 behind Cambodia all year
- Core law
- Indian Contract Act 1872
- Foreign awards
- Part II, Arbitration Act 1996
Commercial Contracts from Cambodia: how it works
We draft and review supply, distribution, agency and manufacturing agreements, with attention to regulatory approvals for pharmaceuticals, payment security, quality and inspection, shipping terms and termination.
When disputes arise, we advise on notices, negotiation, mediation and arbitration, and on enforcing awards in India.
For garment buyers in India sourcing from Cambodia, we add clauses on labour compliance, factory audits and rules of origin, since preferential duty under the India and ASEAN agreement depends on correct certificates of origin.
We also advise Cambodian importers on registering Indian medicines with the Cambodian authorities and on who bears that cost under the contract.
What clients in Cambodia should know
- Pharmaceutical deals need registration and quality clauses that match regulators' requirements.
- Use letters of credit with new partners.
- Specify both the seat and the arbitral institution.
Step by step from Cambodia
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Cambodia, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Cambodia
Cambodian notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then 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 Cambodia where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Cambodia. 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 Cambodia and the Doing Business in India practice area.
Questions from clients in Cambodia
Should we choose Singapore arbitration?
It is a common neutral choice and awards are generally enforceable in India.
Can you review our Indian supplier's terms?
Yes, and we flag clauses that shift risk to you.
Does the contract need stamping in India?
If it will be relied on in India, yes.
Who pays for product registration in Cambodia?
Whoever the contract says; we make that allocation explicit.