Trade License Attestation
Trade license attestation for partnerships, corporate banking, and regulatory compliance — processed through direct government channels.
Trade license attestation validates your existing business credentials for UAE market expansion, branch office registration, joint ventures, and government procurement eligibility. Green Apple handles the complete attestation chain for trade licenses and associated commercial permits, ensuring your business qualifications are fully recognized by UAE licensing authorities and potential partners.
Trade license attestation validates your business credentials for corporate operations in the UAE. This is essential for establishing business partnerships, opening corporate bank accounts, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Green Apple expedites trade license attestation with our direct connections to relevant government departments and chambers of commerce.
Documents required
- 01 Original trade license
- 02 Company memorandum of association
- 03 Owner/director passport copies
- 04 Commercial registration certificate
Special requirements
- § Trade licenses must include the company's full legal name, registration number, date of incorporation, licensed business activities, and validity period. Licenses missing any of these elements will be returned for correction.
- § For companies in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, education), the trade license must be accompanied by the relevant regulatory approval or operating permit, which requires separate attestation.
- § Trade licenses from sole proprietorships and partnerships must include verification of all named proprietors or partners, with each individual's identity independently confirmed by the issuing authority.
Attestation procedure
- 01 Document submission
- 02 Chamber of Commerce verification
- 03 Foreign Affairs attestation
- 04 UAE Embassy legalization
- 05 MOFA attestation
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
Attested trade licenses are required for establishing branch offices, participating in government tenders, forming joint ventures with UAE companies, opening corporate bank accounts, and demonstrating business credentials to potential partners or clients in the Emirates.
Standard processing takes 10-15 business days. Express processing is available in 5-8 business days. Trade licenses from countries with established chamber of commerce networks typically process faster.
Yes. UAE authorities only accept trade licenses that are valid and current at the time of attestation. Expired licenses must be renewed in the issuing country before attestation can proceed.
Depending on your purpose, you may also need attested memoranda of association, articles of incorporation, certificate of good standing, audited financial statements, and company profile documents. Green Apple advises on the complete document set for your specific objective.
Yes. Most UAE free zones accept attested foreign trade licenses as part of their branch office or subsidiary registration process. Each free zone has specific requirements that Green Apple can map to your documentation.
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