e-Apostille for Company and Business Documents
e-Apostille for Company and Business Documents
Company and business documents like certificates of incorporation, certificates of good standing, HMRC letters, and Companies House filings are commonly needed for international business transactions, overseas company registration, and cross-border contracts. This guide explains which business documents can be e-Apostilled, how to obtain digitally signed versions, and when certification is required.
Key points:
- Many company documents can be e-apostilled
- Companies House issues digital certificates
- HMRC documents may need verification before e-apostille
- Our electronic certification service for business documents
Everything You Need for a Fast Legalisation Service
Your e-Apostille is issued directly by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Our team will verify the document and organise valid electronic solicitor certification to avoid delays.
Understanding e-Apostille for Business Documents
Understanding e-Apostille for Business Documents
Business documents are generally well-suited to being legalised with the e-Apostille, particularly those issued by Companies House and HMRC. However, the specific requirements vary depending on document type, when it was issued, and what the receiving authority will accept.
Why Business Documents Work Well With the e-Apostille
UK business authorities like Companies House have adopted comprehensive digital systems and record many company documents electronically within the filing history of a company. This is available in the public domain. This means many business documents can be easily verified, making the process faster and more convenient than traditional paper apostilles.
Digital Systems for UK Business Documents
Companies House provides many company documents digitally on the Companies House public register. HMRC also issues many documents digitally through Government Gateway accounts, though we will require some additional verification of these as HMRC documents are generally not made available in the public domain. When we can verify digital company documents, we can arrange electronic certification and the e-Apostille with a fast turnaround.
When Certification Is Required
Even if your business document was issued digitally, it will still require electronic solicitor certification before the FCDO will issue the e-Apostille. At present, Companies House and HMRC do not add valid digitial certification to such documents as standard. Our electronic certification service can prepare your business documents for the e-Apostille regardless of their original format.
Which Business Documents Can Be e-Apostilled?
Which Business Documents Can Be e-Apostilled?
Here’s a breakdown of common company and business documents and their e-apostille eligibility:
Company Documents
Our Electronic Certification Service for Business Documents
Our Electronic Certification Service for Business Documents
The legalisation of business and company documents often requires a quick turnaround and multiple documents apostilled simultaneously. Our service is designed to meet these commercial needs:
Fast processing for business deadlines: Business deals, contract signings, and opening bank accounts often have tight deadlines. We offer a fast electronic certification and e-Apostille. The typical turnaround time is just 1-2 working days when timing is critical.
Multiple documents: Business transactions typically require several apostilled documents, for example:
- Certificates of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Director appointment documents
We can process multiple documents together and ensure they’re all completed to the same timeline. In many cases, we can combine such documents into one overall set of documents to save you money.
Verification with Companies House: Our solicitors can verify the contents of many company documents with Companies House where necessary.
Registered agent services: For ongoing business relationships requiring regular e-Apostilled documents, we can discuss arrangements for streamlined processing of future documents.
How The e-Apostille Process Works
The process is simple. Follow the steps below and we will arrange the e-apostille for you.
