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Nigerian Commercial Document Service
Authentication of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) documents, tax clearance certificates from FIRS, and commercial agreements for UAE business registration and trade licensing purposes.
Authentication of Nigerian commercial and corporate documents for UAE business registration and trade. We process CAC certificates, tax clearances, and commercial agreements through the full legalisation chain.
Nigerian companies conducting business in the UAE need their corporate documents authenticated. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) issues the foundational documents, which must pass through FMFA authentication, UAE Embassy legalisation, and MOFA attestation before they are accepted by UAE authorities.
Green Apple Attest handles authentication of CAC certificates of incorporation, certificates of compliance, annual returns, tax clearance certificates from FIRS, and other commercial documents. We understand the formatting and certification requirements that FMFA applies to commercial filings and ensure your documents are prepared correctly before submission.
Our service supports Nigerian businesses establishing UAE branches, companies bidding on UAE contracts, exporters setting up trade relationships, and firms opening corporate bank accounts in the Emirates. We ensure every document meets the standards required by UAE free zones, mainland licensing authorities, and financial institutions.
Documents required
- 01 CAC Certificate of Incorporation (original or certified true copy)
- 02 CAC status report or annual returns extract
- 03 Memorandum and Articles of Association
- 04 Tax clearance certificate from FIRS (current year)
- 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 and notarised.
- § FIRS tax clearance must be for the current financial year.
How it works
- 01 Submit your commercial documents and company authorisation for review.
- 02 We verify documents with CAC and obtain any missing certifications.
- 03 Documents are submitted to FMFA in Abuja for authentication.
- 04 UAE Embassy legalisation is completed in Nigeria.
- 05 MOFA attestation is finalised in the UAE and documents are delivered to your office.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
Requirements vary by UAE jurisdiction, but most require a certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles of association, and a board resolution at minimum. Some free zones also require a CAC status report. We advise based on your target UAE jurisdiction.
If your UAE jurisdiction or business partner requires proof of tax compliance in Nigeria, the FIRS certificate must go through the FMFA authentication chain. The certificate must be for the current year and valid at the time of FMFA submission.
Yes. There is no minimum company age for authentication. The CAC certificate of incorporation is valid for authentication from the date of issue. Newer companies may not have annual returns yet, which is acceptable.
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Visa, job, university, company formation — share the objective and we'll return a full attestation plan with timelines and fees within one business day.