Commercial Document Attestation
Commercial document attestation covers a wide range of business documents required for company formation, trade licensing, and corporate operations in the UAE. This includes articles of incorporation, board resolutions, memoranda of association, and commercial invoices.
Green Apple provides specialized commercial attestation services for businesses establishing or expanding their presence in the UAE market. We understand the time-sensitive nature of commercial operations and prioritize swift processing.
Documents Required
- Original commercial documents
- Company registration certificate
- Trade license copy
- Authorized signatory passport copy
- Board resolution (if applicable)
Special Requirements
- • Commercial documents must bear the original stamp and signature of the issuing authority (chamber of commerce, registrar of companies, or equivalent). Photocopied stamps or digital reproductions are rejected.
- • Financial statements submitted for UAE banking or licensing purposes must be audited and signed by a registered accounting firm. Unaudited or internally prepared statements are not eligible for attestation.
- • For franchise and agency agreements, both parties' signatures must be notarized independently in their respective jurisdictions before the document can proceed through attestation.
Attestation Process
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1Document submission and review
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2Chamber of Commerce attestation
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3Home country Foreign Affairs attestation
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4UAE Embassy legalization
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5MOFA attestation in UAE
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Submit all related commercial documents as a single package rather than individually — this reduces overall processing time and ensures consistent handling across your entire document set.
- Verify that all signatories listed on your commercial documents have their signatures notarized before attestation. Unverified signatures are the leading cause of commercial attestation rejections.
- If your company structure has changed since the documents were issued (mergers, name changes, updated directors), obtain updated documents reflecting the current structure before starting attestation.
- For government tender participation, start commercial attestation at least 6 weeks before the submission deadline — tender authorities rarely grant extensions for documentation delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common documents include articles of incorporation, memoranda of association, board resolutions, financial statements, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, agency agreements, and franchise contracts. Any commercial document used for official purposes in the UAE requires attestation.
Commercial attestation typically involves chamber of commerce certification in the issuing country before proceeding to foreign affairs and embassy attestation. The process may also require company authorization letters and signatory verification.
Standard processing takes 10-20 business days depending on document type and issuing country. Express processing is available for urgent business deadlines. Bulk document packages can be processed simultaneously to save time.
Yes. Green Apple regularly processes commercial documents from over 50 countries and coordinates with chambers of commerce, foreign affairs ministries, and UAE embassies across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
Acceptance varies by authority. Most UAE government entities still require physical attestation stamps. Green Apple advises on the specific requirements for your target authority and ensures your documents meet the accepted format.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 7-10 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 450
- Certificate Type
- Commercial
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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