New Zealand · Oceania
Corporate Apostille Service
Apostille authentication of Companies Office documents, notarized commercial agreements, board resolutions, and powers of attorney for UAE business registration and trade licensing purposes.
Apostille and attestation of New Zealand corporate documents from the Companies Office for UAE business registration and commercial activities.
New Zealand companies expanding into the UAE need their corporate documents apostilled and attested. The Companies Office (part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) maintains the register of NZ companies, and documents from this register must be apostilled by the DIA before UAE authorities will accept them.
Green Apple Attest handles the complete process for Companies Office extracts, certificates of incorporation, company constitutions, director and shareholder details, and certificates of good standing. We coordinate with the Companies Office to obtain the correct documentation, manage the DIA apostille, and complete MOFA attestation in the UAE.
Our service supports NZ businesses setting up UAE branches, companies entering into commercial agreements with Emirati entities, firms bidding on UAE contracts, and businesses establishing banking relationships in the Emirates.
Documents required
- 01 Companies Office company extract or certificate of incorporation
- 02 Company constitution or current company details
- 03 Director and shareholder register extract
- 04 Certificate of good standing (from the Companies Office)
- 05 Board resolution authorising attestation and UAE activities
- 06 Clear colour copies of directors passports
- 07 Power of Attorney from the company to Green Apple Attest
Special requirements
- § Board resolution must be signed by authorised directors.
- § Companies Office extracts should be current and less than three months old.
How it works
- 01 Submit your corporate documents and company authorisation for review.
- 02 We verify formatting and obtain any missing Companies Office certifications.
- 03 Documents are submitted to the DIA for apostille.
- 04 MOFA attestation is completed in the UAE.
- 05 Fully attested corporate documents are delivered to your office.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
Requirements vary by UAE jurisdiction, but typically include a certificate of incorporation or company extract, company constitution, and board resolution. Some free zones also require a certificate of good standing. We advise based on your target UAE jurisdiction.
Printed Companies Office extracts can be apostilled when properly certified. The DIA has specific requirements for how electronic documents are presented for apostille. We prepare your documents to meet these requirements.
The full chain from DIA apostille to MOFA attestation takes approximately 12 to 18 working days. If additional Companies Office documentation is needed, add 3 to 5 working days.
Yes. UAE authorities prefer company extracts that are less than three months old. We recommend obtaining a fresh extract from the Companies Office before starting the apostille process.
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