Articles of Association Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

We legalise UK Articles of Association for international use. Solicitor certification included where required for FCDO acceptance.

What is an Articles of Association Apostille?

Articles of Association are a company’s governing documents, detailing its rules and management structure.

You may need an apostille for:

• Registering a UK company abroad

• Foreign banking or finance applications

• International tenders and contracts

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign authorities require verified Articles of Association before recognising your company overseas.

Can I Legalise Articles of Association?

✅ Yes — original, certified copies, or solicitor-certified printouts are accepted.

Apostille Requirements

• Must be certified by a UK solicitor/notary if not already signed/sealed by Companies House.

Acceptable Formats

✔ Original Articles of Association with wet ink signature/seal/date from Companies House
✔ Originals without Companies House signature (must be solicitor-certified)
✔ Photocopies/printouts (must be solicitor-certified)

Embassy Attestation (If Required)

We arrange embassy legalisation for non-Hague countries.

Our Apostille Service Includes

• Solicitor certification (if required)

• Priority FCDO submission

• Tracked delivery

• Optional: translations, scanning, embassy attestation

Processing Time

• Next working day submission to FCDO if received by 12:30 pm

• Delivery within 1–2 working days after FCDO

Costs