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Legalization of Documents in UAE

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Why You Need to Have Your Documents Certified and Legalized in the UAE

Because the UAE is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, documents issued in other countries must be legalized in the UAE embassy in the country of origin to be considered genuine and valid for use in the UAE. Legalization is an expensive and time-consuming procedure that demands a lot of effort. We’re here to help you. Our team of experts will make the attestation and legalization process quick, efficient and cost-effective.

6 Scenarios that require you to have your documents legalized

Business Setup in UAE
A foreign company must have its corporate paperwork legalized to operate in the UAE.
Opening a Bank Account Overseas
All UAE-based enterprises must deliver their properly authenticated documentation to a foreign bank to open an account abroad.
Acting Under a Power of Attorney
In the UAE, if a power of attorney has been duly attested, an attorney-in-fact may act on behalf of another.
Cross-Border M&A Deals
To complete cross-border mergers and acquisitions, you must present attested corporate documentation.
Immigration Procedures
A variety of documentation and personal credentials are required from you, all of which must be attested in accordance with UAE law.
Business Licensing
Sometimes, you may need to submit duly attested credentials and certificates to confirm your qualifications and experience.

Steps in the legalization process

One of the few business consulting firm in UAE that takes a highly qualified, diversified approach to solve challenging problems is SORP. Thanks to our network of foreign agents, it is possible to arrange document legalization procedures in the UAE and abroad.
For example, think about a Spanish company that wants to open a representative office in the UAE and the procedures needed to legalize the necessary paperwork in accordance with UAE law.
1
Document Pickup and Delivery
Corporate documents and resolutions for incorporation of a representative office are handed over to our agent in Spain.
2
Notary Public
A notary certifies true copies of the documents and the authenticity of the translator's signature if needed.
3
Ministry of Justice of Spain
The notarized documents are submitted to MJUS to certify the authenticity of the notary's signature and seal.
6
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
We received the documents from Spain and submitted them to MOFA to complete the last step of the legalization process.
5
UAE Embassy in Spain
The UAE embassy in Spain attests original documents and true copies. All documents are translated into Arabic.
4
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spain)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation confirms that the MJUS seal and signature are genuine.
An example would be a company with its headquarters in Dubai's DMCC Free Trade Zone that wants to open a branch in Cyprus.
1
Document Pickup and Delivery
Original corporate documents and true copies/power of attorney, if needed/ are handed over to SORP employees
2
Corporate resolution
A Corporate Resolution for the incorporation of a subsidiary is prepared for its further attestation by DMCC.
3
DMCC Free Economic Trade Zone
SORP submits original corporate documents, their true copies, and Resolution to DMCC for attestation
6
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus
Finally, all documents and their true copies get legalized at the Embassy of Cyprus in the UAE.
5
Translation
A sworn translator translates the documents into Greek before submission to the Cyprus Embassy.
4
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spain)
MOFA attests the documents and their true copies, confirming the authenticity of the DMCC stamp and signature.
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SORP Solutions: Legalization Services We Offer

SORP Group has provided business consulting and support for over 15 years. Take advantage of the wealth of expertise and tools we have accumulated to securely take care of every step of the legalization process for you.
Document Attestation and Legalization in The UAE
Certification of the genuineness of a public seal and signature of an official who has signed the document
Professional Arabic Translations
Translation of commercial and personal documents certified and sworn to by the translator. A wide range of languages catered for.
Document Legalization Outside the UAE
Attestation of documents by the UAE embassy after their verification by the Foreign Ministry of the issuing country
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