If you are a non-UK resident and have recently created a limited company, you may be required to provide Apostilled documents in another country. Some countries require company documents to be officially legalised before they can be used outside the UK. An Apostille Certificate is a way of officially authenticating the company documents for use in other countries.

Official authentication is provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth (FCO) Department of the British Government. They check and verify all of the necessary documents to ensure they are accurate and correct, and that they are party to the 1961 Hague Convention.

Once you register a company, there are a number of important documents you need to familiarise yourself with. An apostilled document is a certified document issued by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) that confirms that the specific document has been signed and legalised by a public notary or public official

We can provide Apostille services for the following documents:

1. Certificate of Incorporation.
2. Memorandum & Articles of Association
3. Share Certificates
4. Other documents upon request (additional charge may be applied)

Official Apostilled Service

These documents are required to set up an overseas office or branch of a UK business or to set up a business bank account from outside the UK. Certain company documents (certificates) should be legalised by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office to verify the authenticity of the company, and each relevant document needs a separate apostilled certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions for Apostilled Documents

What Does ‘Apostille’ Mean?

In simple terms, Apostille means to certify and authenticate an official document. In this instance, we will provide you with a certificate that proves your company documents are genuine. The documents are signed an authenticated by a notary, and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office will attach the Apostille Certificate. You can then prove the credentials and legitimacy of your business in other countries.

Apostilles can only be provided for documents that have been issued in a country that is part of the 1961 Hague Convention, which the UK is. They can then only be used in other countries that are part of this agreement.

I’m a Non-UK customer. Do I have to visit the UK to get my documents apostilled?

No, you don’t have to visit the UK to get your documents apostilled. We will have your documents signed by a UK solicitor or notary and get them apostilled for you. You will receive the documents to your overseas address ready to use.

Can you send the apostilled documents of my company directory to a bank or other individual?

Sure, we can send your document to a bank or individual on your exclusive request via email from the registered email address we have on file.