UAE Embassy Attestation for Commercial Documents
from £655
Full-chain legalisation for UK company documents — FCDO apostille + UAE Embassy attestation. Essential for free zone registration, bank account opening, government tenders, and legal proceedings in the UAE.
- Certificate of Incorporation, Board Resolutions, Powers of Attorney & more
- Same-day FCDO apostille available from our London EC2 office
- Notarisation arranged in-house where required
- Tracked postal service — no need to visit in person
- FCDO-registered agent — over 5,000 documents processed
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When UAE Embassy Attestation Is Required for Company Documents
UAE authorities require fully attested UK commercial documents for a range of business activities. Here are the most common scenarios we handle.
Free Zone Company Registration
DMCC, ADGM, JAFZA, and other UAE free zones require attested Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum & Articles of Association from the parent UK company.
UAE Bank Account Opening
UAE banks require fully attested company documents — including Incorporation Certificate and Board Resolutions — as part of their KYC and account opening process.
Government Tenders & Bids
Bidding for UAE government contracts requires certified, apostilled, and embassy-attested copies of UK company registration and financial documents.
Legal Proceedings
UAE courts and arbitration bodies require attested Powers of Attorney and corporate resolutions authorising legal representation in the UAE.
Property Transactions
Purchasing or registering UAE property through a UK company requires attested company authority documents and director identification.
Partnerships & JV Agreements
Establishing joint ventures or commercial partnerships in the UAE typically requires attested company documents as part of the due diligence process.
The 5-Step UAE Commercial Attestation Process
Commercial document attestation follows a slightly longer chain than personal documents — here is what happens from start to finish.
Free Quote & Instruction
Submit your document details online or by phone. We confirm the exact chain required and provide a fixed price.
Notarisation (if required)
Private documents such as Powers of Attorney and Board Resolutions must be notarised by a UK solicitor. We can arrange this.
FCDO Apostille
We submit to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Standard 2–3 days; same-day available at a supplement.
UAE Embassy Attestation
We lodge the apostilled documents with the UAE Embassy in London. Typically 2–3 working days.
Return to You
Documents returned by tracked courier to your address in the UK or internationally. Courier tracking provided.
Which Documents Can Be Attested for the UAE?
The table below outlines the main commercial document types we handle, whether notarisation is required, and the source authority.
| Document Type | Issued By | Notarisation Required? | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Incorporation | Companies House | Not required | Free zone registration, bank account |
| Certificate of Good Standing | Companies House | Not required | Free zone, tenders, bank account |
| Memorandum & Articles of Association | Companies House | Not required | Free zone registration |
| Board Resolution | Company-issued | Required | Authorising UAE operations, bank accounts |
| Power of Attorney | Company-issued / solicitor | Required | Legal proceedings, property, representation |
| Share Certificate | Company-issued | Required | Ownership verification, partnerships |
| Audited Accounts | Accountant / auditor | Required | Government tenders, banking |
| Commercial Invoice | Company-issued | Required | Trade, customs, proof of transaction |
Not sure whether your document needs notarisation? Contact us — we’ll confirm the exact chain for free.
Transparent, Fixed Pricing
No hidden fees. We quote a fixed price before you send your documents.
Standard Attestation
For documents issued directly by Companies House — no notarisation required. Includes: £95 FCDO apostille + £500 UAE Embassy fee + £60 service fee.
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Certificate of Good Standing
- M&A / Memorandum of Association
- FCDO apostille included
- UAE Embassy attestation included
- Tracked return
With Notarisation
For company-issued documents requiring solicitor notarisation before FCDO and embassy.
- Board Resolutions
- Powers of Attorney
- Share Certificates
- Notarisation arranged in-house
- FCDO apostille + UAE Embassy
- Tracked return
Same-Day FCDO Supplement
Add same-day FCDO apostille to any order — documents must arrive at our London office by 10am.
- FCDO apostille same day
- Drop off at London EC2
- Available Mon–Fri
- UAE Embassy proceeds standard
Volume orders (3+ documents): contact us for reduced rates. We regularly handle multi-document instructions for free zone registrations and tender submissions.
Why Businesses Use Legalisation.Services
FCDO Registered Agent
We are authorised to submit directly to the FCDO, cutting out intermediaries and reducing delays.
UAE Embassy Specialists
We process UAE Embassy attestations daily. We know what each free zone and institution needs.
Same-Day FCDO Available
For urgent free zone deadlines or last-minute bank requirements, we offer same-day FCDO processing.
Secure Document Handling
All documents are handled by our London team. We use tracked Royal Mail Special Delivery and DHL for all returns.
Free Expert Advice
Not sure what attestation chain your UAE authority requires? We’ll check for you — no charge, no obligation.
Postal Service — No Visits Needed
Send your documents by Royal Mail Special Delivery. We handle everything and return by tracked courier.
Trusted by UK Businesses Expanding to the UAE
“We needed three company documents attested urgently for our DMCC free zone application. Legalisation.Services had same-day FCDO done and UAE Embassy sorted within four days. Exceptional service.”
“Our UAE bank required attested Board Resolutions and a Power of Attorney. The team walked us through notarisation and handled the full chain. Everything came back perfectly in under a week.”
“As a corporate solicitor I regularly need UAE-attested company documents for clients. Legalisation.Services is reliable, fast, and the team actually understand the requirements — highly recommended.”
UAE Embassy Attestation for Commercial Documents — FAQs
We handle Certificate of Incorporation, Certificate of Good Standing, Memorandum & Articles of Association, Board Resolutions, Powers of Attorney, Share Certificates, Audited Accounts, and commercial invoices. All documents must be originals or certified copies issued by the relevant authority.
It depends on the document. Companies House-issued documents (Certificate of Incorporation, Good Standing, M&A) do not require notarisation before FCDO apostille. Private documents — Board Resolutions, Powers of Attorney, Share Certificates — must be notarised by a UK solicitor before FCDO. We can arrange this for you.
Standard turnaround is 5–7 working days: notarisation 1–2 days (if required) + FCDO apostille 2–3 days + UAE Embassy attestation 2–3 days. Same-day FCDO is available for an additional supplement, reducing the overall timeline to 3–4 working days.
UAE Embassy attestation for Companies House documents starts from £655 per document (£95 FCDO apostille + £500 UAE Embassy fee + £60 service fee). Documents requiring notarisation are priced on application. We provide a fixed price quote before you send your documents — contact us for a free quote.
No. Most clients use our secure postal service — send documents by Royal Mail Special Delivery to our London EC2 office. We return all documents by tracked courier. If you are using same-day FCDO, you can drop off in person by 10am at our office in Guildhall Yard, London EC2.
Yes. We regularly handle multi-document instructions for DMCC, ADGM, JAFZA, and other free zone applications. Volume pricing is available for batches of 3 or more documents. Contact us for a combined fixed-price quote for your full document set.
Yes — documents attested by the UAE Embassy in London are fully accepted by UAE free zones, banks, courts, and government departments. If a specific authority has bespoke requirements, contact us first and we will confirm the precise chain needed before processing.
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