Egypt · Middle East
Commercial Document Attestation
Legalization of trade licenses, contracts, powers of attorney, and corporate documents for business operations and company registration in Egypt.
GreenAttest provides attestation services for commercial documents including trade licences, corporate contracts, powers of attorney, and other business instruments that require legal recognition by Egyptian commercial authorities. Our service supports companies and entrepreneurs expanding operations into the Egyptian market.
Commercial operations in Egypt require properly attested business documentation at virtually every stage, from company registration and branch office establishment to contract enforcement and dispute resolution. The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), the Commercial Registry Office, Egyptian courts, and various sectoral regulators all require attested originals before they will process commercial filings or recognize the legal standing of foreign business entities.
The scope of commercial documents that may require attestation is broad. Trade licences demonstrate the legal existence and operating authority of the foreign company. Board resolutions and shareholder agreements establish corporate governance and decision-making authority. Powers of attorney authorize Egyptian-based representatives to act on behalf of foreign entities. Commercial contracts, joint venture agreements, and agency appointments all require attestation to be enforceable under Egyptian commercial law. Each document type carries its own formatting and content requirements that must be satisfied before the attestation chain can begin.
GreenAttest serves as the single point of coordination for all commercial document attestation needs related to Egyptian market entry and operations. We review your commercial documents against the standards of the specific Egyptian authority that will receive them, arrange the full attestation chain from notarization through UAE MOFA and Egyptian Embassy endorsement, and deliver a properly sequenced document package ready for commercial filing. Our team handles volume submissions for companies with multiple documents efficiently and provides dedicated account management for ongoing commercial attestation requirements. GreenAttest supports businesses of all sizes, from individual entrepreneurs to multinational corporations establishing Egyptian operations.
Documents required
- 01 Original commercial document requiring attestation (trade licence, contract, power of attorney, etc.)
- 02 Company trade licence or certificate of incorporation
- 03 Board resolution authorizing the attested transaction (if applicable)
- 04 Valid passport copy of the signatory or authorized representative
- 05 UAE MOFA attestation on the document (if already obtained)
- 06 Certified Arabic translation (if document is not in Arabic)
Special requirements
- § Powers of attorney and board resolutions must be signed in the presence of a notary public and carry the notary's seal before UAE MOFA attestation.
How it works
- 01 Submit your commercial documents to GreenAttest with details about the receiving Egyptian authority.
- 02 GreenAttest reviews each document for compliance with the specific authority's standards and advises on any corrections needed.
- 03 Documents are processed through notarization and UAE MOFA attestation.
- 04 The Egyptian Embassy applies the consular attestation stamp after verifying the authentication chain.
- 05 GreenAttest delivers the fully attested commercial documents, packaged for submission to the relevant Egyptian authority.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
The most commonly attested commercial documents include trade licences, certificates of incorporation, powers of attorney, board resolutions, commercial contracts, agency agreements, and memoranda of association. The specific documents required depend on the type of business activity you are undertaking in Egypt and which regulatory body will process your filing.
Egyptian authorities expect powers of attorney to clearly specify the scope of authority being granted, include the full legal names and identification details of both the grantor and the attorney, and be bilingual in Arabic and English or accompanied by a certified Arabic translation. GreenAttest reviews your power of attorney against these standards before initiating attestation.
Standard processing takes 7 to 10 business days from the date GreenAttest receives your complete document set. Timelines may vary for large-volume submissions or documents requiring corrections before attestation can proceed. GreenAttest provides a timeline estimate for your specific submission after the initial review.
Yes. GreenAttest offers dedicated account management for businesses with recurring attestation requirements, such as companies that regularly execute contracts, issue powers of attorney, or file regulatory documents in Egypt. We maintain your company profile on file to streamline repeat submissions.
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