Certifying and legalizing business documents in the UAE
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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 set-up in the UAE
To establish a business presence in the UAE, a foreign company needs to get its corporate documents legalized.
Opening a foreign bank account
To open an account overseas, all UAE - based companies need to submit their duly attested documents to a foreign bank.
Acting under a power of attorney
An attorney-in-fact can act on another's behalf in the UAE provided that a power of attorney has been properly attested.
Cross-border M&A deals
To carry out mergers and acquisitions, and other cross-border transactions, you must provide attested corporate documents.
Immigration procedures
You’ll need to provide a range of documents and personal certificates which have to be attested as required by the UAE law.
Business licensing
In some cases, you may need to submit duly attested credentials and certificates in order to confirm your qualifications and experience.
Steps in the legalization process
Document pickup and delivery
Corporate documents and resolution for incorporation of a representative office are handed over to our agent in Spain.
Notary Public
A notary certifies true copies of the documents and the authenticity of the translator's signature if needed.
Ministry of Justice of Spain
The notarized documents are submitted to MJUS to certify the authenticity of the notary's signature and seal.
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
We receive the documents from Spain and submit them to MOFA to complete the last step of the legalization process.
UAE embassy in Spain
Original documents and true copies are attested by the UAE embassy in Spain. All documents are translated to Arabic.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spain)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, confirms that the MJUS seal and signature are genuine.
Document pickup and delivery
Original corporate documents and true copies/a power of attorney if needed/ are handed over to SORP employees
Corporate resolution
A Corporate Resolution for incorporation of a subsidiary is prepared for its further attestation by DMCC
DMCC free economic trade zone
SORP submits original corporate documents, their true copies and Resolution to DMCC for attestation
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus
Finally, all documents and their true copies get legalized at the Embassy of Cyprus in the UAE
Translation
The documents are translated into Greek by a sworn translator before submission to the Cyprus Embassy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spain)
MOFA attests the documents and their true copies confirming the authenticity of DMCC stamp and signature
SORP solutions for your legalization issues
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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Entrust legalization of your documents to experts
SORP experts will find the best solutions tailored to the needs of you and your business. We’ll complete all steps required to legalize your documents both in the UAE and abroad.
Entrust legalization of your documents to experts.
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