Extrait Kbis (Commercial Register) Apostille
Extrait Kbis (Commercial Register) Apostille
The Extrait Kbis is the official identity document for French commercial companies, issued by the Greffe du Tribunal de Commerce (Commercial Court Registry). It confirms a company's legal existence, registration details, and management structure. For French companies entering the UAE market — whether setting up a branch, registering with a free zone, or opening a corporate bank account — an apostilled Kbis is one of the foundational documents required.
The apostille for the Extrait Kbis is issued by the Cour d'Appel with jurisdiction over the Tribunal de Commerce that issued the extract. Since the Kbis has a standard validity of 3 months, timing is critical: the extract must be fresh, the apostille must be processed promptly, and the document must reach the UAE authority while still within its validity window.
Green Apple Attest coordinates this time-sensitive process from Dubai. We can order a fresh Extrait Kbis from Infogreffe (the national commercial register portal) or the relevant Greffe du Tribunal de Commerce, immediately submit it for apostille at the correct Cour d'Appel, and arrange express courier to the UAE. We also provide certified English or Arabic translation so the document is fully ready for the UAE authority upon arrival.
For companies establishing multiple legal entities or going through complex UAE licensing, we process the Kbis alongside other corporate documents such as statuts (articles of association), procès-verbaux (board minutes), and procurations (powers of attorney) as a coordinated package.
Documents Required
- Original Extrait Kbis (less than 3 months old) from the Greffe du Tribunal de Commerce
- Clear scan of the Kbis for pre-assessment
- Company SIREN/SIRET number
- Statuts (articles of association) if also requiring apostille
- Power of attorney (procuration) signed by the gérant or directeur général
- Completed Green Apple Attest service request form
Special Requirements
- • The Extrait Kbis must be less than 3 months old at the time of use in the UAE. Expired extracts will not be accepted even if apostilled.
- • Companies registered in Alsace-Moselle may be registered with the Tribunal d'Instance rather than the Tribunal de Commerce. Document sourcing differs accordingly.
How It Works
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1Contact us with your company details. We verify the Kbis requirements for your specific UAE authority.
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2We order a fresh Extrait Kbis from Infogreffe or the Greffe, or you send us a recent original.
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3The Kbis is immediately submitted to the correct Cour d'Appel for apostille.
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4The apostilled Kbis is express-couriered to our Dubai office for certified translation.
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5You receive the fully prepared document within the Kbis validity window.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Start the Kbis apostille process immediately after ordering the extract. With a 3-month validity window and processing plus transit time, delays can render the document expired before it reaches the UAE.
- For DMCC, JAFZA, and other UAE free zones, confirm the exact document list before ordering. Some free zones accept alternative documents in lieu of or in addition to the Kbis.
- If your company has multiple branches (établissements secondaires), you may need separate Kbis extracts for each. Clarify this with the UAE authority upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Kbis is generally considered valid for 3 months from its date of issue. Most UAE authorities enforce this validity period strictly. We ensure the apostille and delivery are completed well within this window.
Yes. We can order the Extrait Kbis directly from Infogreffe using your company's SIREN number, or from the relevant Greffe du Tribunal de Commerce. This speeds up the process significantly.
Auto-entrepreneurs and micro-entrepreneurs do not receive a Kbis. Instead, you would need an Avis de situation au répertoire Sirene from INSEE or your registration certificate from the relevant Chambre (CMA, CCI). We can advise on the correct document for your specific situation.
Common companion documents include the statuts (articles of association), procès-verbal designating the gérant or president, power of attorney for UAE representation, and a certificat de conformité. The exact list depends on the UAE authority requirements.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 12-18 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 500
- Country
- France
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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