Handelsregister (Commercial Register) Apostille
Handelsregister (Commercial Register) Apostille
German companies establishing a presence in the UAE — whether through a branch office, free zone entity, or joint venture — need their commercial register extracts and corporate documents authenticated with a Hague apostille. The Handelsregisterauszug (commercial register extract) is the primary document proving a company's legal existence and is required by UAE free zones, the Department of Economic Development (DED), and banking institutions.
The Handelsregisterauszug is issued by the Amtsgericht (local court) where the company is registered. For the apostille, the document must be submitted to the competent authority in the relevant Bundesland — typically the Landgerichtspräsident or Regierungspräsidium. Additional corporate documents such as the Gesellschaftsvertrag (articles of association), board resolutions, and powers of attorney may also require apostille, each with specific preparation requirements.
Green Apple Attest coordinates the complete process for German businesses. We work with your company's Geschäftsführer (managing director), legal counsel, or Steuerberater (tax advisor) to identify exactly which documents need apostille, prepare them to meet German authority requirements, and manage submission through our German network.
Since UAE authorities require documents in English or Arabic, we bundle certified translation with the apostille service. This is particularly important for the Handelsregisterauszug, which contains detailed legal terminology that must be accurately translated for UAE authorities to process.
Documents Required
- Original Handelsregisterauszug (not older than 3 months for most UAE authorities)
- Gesellschaftsvertrag or Satzung (articles of association) if required
- Board resolution or Gesellschafterbeschluss authorising UAE business activity
- Power of attorney (Vollmacht) notarised by a German Notar
- Clear scans of all documents for pre-assessment
- Completed Green Apple Attest service request form
Special Requirements
- • Handelsregisterauszug must be a certified paper extract from the Amtsgericht. Electronic extracts or printouts are not eligible for apostille.
- • Powers of attorney and statutory declarations must be notarised by a German Notar before apostille.
How It Works
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1Submit scans of your commercial documents for our free eligibility assessment.
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2We identify the correct apostille authority and any preparation requirements (notarisation, certification).
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3Original documents are sent to our German partner or we arrange fresh extracts from the Amtsgericht.
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4Documents are submitted to the appropriate state authority for apostille.
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5Apostilled documents are couriered to your UAE address with optional certified translation.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Order the Handelsregisterauszug from the Amtsgericht at the start of the process to ensure it is fresh. Waiting too long can result in the extract expiring before the apostille is complete.
- If you need multiple corporate documents apostilled, submit them all together to reduce processing time and courier costs.
- For UAE bank account opening, banks often require the apostilled Handelsregisterauszug to also be translated into English by a certified translator. We handle this as a bundled service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most UAE authorities and free zones require the extract to be no older than 3 months from the date of issue. Some banks may require an even more recent extract. We recommend ordering a fresh extract from the Amtsgericht shortly before starting the apostille process.
No. The apostille requires a physical document. You need a certified paper extract from the Amtsgericht (beglaubigter Handelsregisterauszug). We can arrange this through the relevant Amtsgericht if you only have an electronic version.
Yes. A Vollmacht (power of attorney) must be notarised by a German Notar before it can be apostilled. The apostille is then issued on the notarised document. We coordinate with German notaries as part of our service.
DMCC typically requires the apostilled Handelsregisterauszug, articles of association, board resolution, and a power of attorney. The exact list depends on the licence type. We confirm the specific requirements based on your DMCC application.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 12-18 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 500
- Country
- Germany
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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