Certificate attestation
Certificate Attestation for UAE Use
Degrees, marriage certificates, birth certificates and corporate documents issued abroad usually need legalisation and UAE attestation before they can be used here.
Bizzone UAE
Business Setup Consultants in Dubai, UAE
Documents we attest
The attestation chain normally runs through the issuing country's authorities, the UAE embassy there, and then the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Legal translation is often required alongside.
- Degree and educational certificates
- Marriage and birth certificates
- Police clearance certificates
- Power of attorney documents
- Company incorporation documents
- Board resolutions and commercial agreements
How the process works
Consultation
We review your activity, ownership, visa needs and budget, then recommend the structures that genuinely fit.
Documentation
We prepare and check the application pack so the file is submitted right the first time.
Approval & licensing
We handle authority submissions, name reservation, initial approvals and the licence issuance process.
Post-setup support
Establishment card, visas, Emirates ID, bank account introductions, tax registration and ongoing compliance.
Documents usually required
Exact requirements depend on the authority, activity and nationality. We confirm your list before submission.
- Passport copies for all shareholders and managers
- Passport-size photographs to authority specification
- Proposed company names (multiple options)
- Description of the intended business activity
- Visa page or entry stamp where applicable
- Proof of address or utility bill where requested
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? A consultant can walk you through the detail in a short call.
Documents not in Arabic typically require legal translation by an approved translator, which we arrange as part of the service.
In many cases yes, through partner channels. We advise on the fastest route based on the issuing country.
Timelines vary by authority, activity and how quickly documents and approvals are returned. Your consultant gives you an indicative schedule at the start and keeps you updated at each stage.
Cost depends on the authority, licence type, number of visas and office option you choose. We prepare a written, itemised quotation for your specific case rather than publishing a headline figure that may not apply to you.
Free consultation
Speak with a Bizzone UAE consultant
Tell us what you plan to do in the UAE and we will map out the licence, visa and compliance path that fits.
- +971 50 121 6915
- info@bizzoneuae.com
- Office No. 105, Alkhayyal Building, Near Karama Medical Fitness Center, Al Karama, Dubai, UAE
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