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Corporate Document Apostille
Notarization and Apostille processing for Japanese corporate registrations (tokibo), board resolutions, powers of attorney, and commercial contracts.
Corporate Document Apostille authenticates Japanese business documents through the MOFA apostille process for use in UAE business operations. GreenAttest manages the apostille of company registrations, board resolutions, financial statements, and other corporate documents.
Japanese companies establishing operations in the UAE or partnering with UAE entities must have their corporate documents authenticated. This includes Touki Jikou Shomeisho (company registration certificates) from the Legal Affairs Bureau, articles of incorporation, board resolutions, financial statements, and powers of attorney.
Japanese corporate documents require apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which confirms the documents were issued by recognized Japanese authorities. Some corporate documents also need notarization by a Japanese notary public (Koshonin) before MOFA will process the apostille application.
GreenAttest handles the complete corporate apostille process, from obtaining certified copies of company registrations at the Legal Affairs Bureau through MOFA apostille and certified English translation. We ensure your corporate documents meet the specific requirements of UAE free zone authorities, the Department of Economic Development, and other business registration entities.
Documents required
- 01 Company registration certificate (Touki Jikou Shomeisho) from the Legal Affairs Bureau
- 02 Articles of Incorporation (Teikan)
- 03 Board resolution (Torishimariyaku Kai Gijiroku)
- 04 Audited financial statements (Kaikei Hokokusho)
- 05 Power of attorney (Ininjo) for UAE representatives
- 06 Seal registration certificate (Inkan Shomeisho) of the company
- 07 Passport copies of directors and authorized signatories
Special requirements
- § Companies structured as Godo Kaisha (GK / LLC equivalent) follow the same apostille process but have different registration documents than Kabushiki Kaisha (KK / corporation) entities.
- § Branch office registrations require additional documentation from the parent company's country of incorporation if the parent is not a Japanese entity.
How it works
- 01 Submit your corporate documents to GreenAttest for review.
- 02 We obtain fresh certified copies from the Legal Affairs Bureau if needed.
- 03 Documents requiring notarization are processed through a Japanese notary public.
- 04 Notarized documents are submitted to MOFA for apostille.
- 05 Certified English translations are prepared for all documents.
- 06 The complete apostilled and translated package is delivered to your UAE address.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
Not all. Company registration certificates from the Legal Affairs Bureau can go directly to MOFA for apostille. However, private documents such as board resolutions and powers of attorney typically require notarization by a Japanese notary public before MOFA will issue an apostille.
The process takes 15-25 business days including document procurement, notarization, MOFA apostille, and translation. GreenAttest manages all steps in parallel where possible to minimize the total timeline.
The seal itself is not apostilled. Instead, the Inkan Shomeisho (seal registration certificate) is apostilled to prove the company seal's authenticity. This is important because Japanese corporate documents rely on seal impressions rather than signatures.
UAE authorities generally accept audited financial statements prepared by Japanese Certified Public Accountants (Konin Kaikeishi). GreenAttest recommends using a firm familiar with international financial reporting standards for smoother acceptance by UAE business authorities.
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