Chamber of Commerce Attestation
Chamber of Commerce Attestation
Commercial documents require authentication through the relevant Chamber of Commerce before they can proceed to embassy attestation. This step serves as an intermediate verification that confirms the commercial nature and authenticity of business documents, validates that the issuing entity is a registered business in good standing, and provides an additional layer of due diligence in the international document legalization chain. Without the Chamber of Commerce stamp, the Bahrain Embassy will not process commercial document attestation.
The specific Chamber of Commerce that must authenticate your documents depends on the country and jurisdiction where the documents were issued. In the UAE, this is typically the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, or the relevant emirate's chamber. For documents issued in other countries, the chamber in the jurisdiction where the issuing company is registered handles the authentication. Each chamber has its own submission requirements, fee structures, and processing timelines.
GreenAttest manages Chamber of Commerce attestation as an integrated step within our broader commercial attestation service. Rather than requiring you to navigate the specific requirements of each chamber separately, our team handles the submission, processing, and collection for you. We know which chamber is appropriate for each document, what supporting materials are required, and how to resolve common issues such as membership verification or document formatting that can cause delays at this stage.
Documents Required
- Original commercial document requiring Chamber of Commerce authentication
- Copy of the issuing company's trade license or commercial registration
- Copy of the company's Chamber of Commerce membership certificate (if required by the specific chamber)
- Letter from the issuing company on official letterhead confirming the document's authenticity
- Copy of the authorized signatory's identification document
Special Requirements
- • Documents issued by free zone companies may require attestation through the free zone authority before or instead of the standard Chamber of Commerce, depending on the specific free zone and the chamber's policies.
How It Works
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1Submit your commercial documents to GreenAttest with supporting company registration information.
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2Our team identifies the correct Chamber of Commerce for each document and confirms the specific submission requirements.
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3Documents are submitted to the appropriate Chamber of Commerce with all required supporting materials.
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4Authenticated documents are collected and prepared for the next step in the attestation chain, typically Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation followed by embassy stamping.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Ensure the company trade license used as a supporting document is current and not expired, as the Chamber of Commerce will verify the issuing entity's active registration status.
- If the authorized signatory on your commercial documents has changed since the documents were issued, obtain updated authorization documents before beginning the attestation process.
- Request Chamber of Commerce attestation and subsequent steps as a single service package rather than managing each step separately, as this reduces handoff delays between stages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chamber of Commerce attestation is required for commercial documents including trade licenses, articles of incorporation, board resolutions, powers of attorney for business purposes, commercial invoices, and certificates of origin. Personal documents such as marriage and birth certificates do not go through the Chamber of Commerce and follow a different attestation path.
Requirements vary by jurisdiction. Some Chambers of Commerce only authenticate documents from their registered members, while others will process documents from any registered business within their jurisdiction for an additional fee. GreenAttest checks membership requirements during the initial review and advises on the most efficient path forward.
Processing typically takes 3 to 5 business days at most Chambers of Commerce. Some chambers offer expedited processing for an additional fee. GreenAttest selects the appropriate processing speed based on your overall timeline requirements and the subsequent steps remaining in your attestation chain.
Chamber of Commerce attestation is a standard step in the commercial document legalization chain for most countries. However, the specific requirements and the role of the chamber in the authentication process can vary by jurisdiction. GreenAttest determines the exact chain required for your documents based on the issuing country and the intended use in Bahrain.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 3-5 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 200
- Country
- Bahrain
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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