We provide quick, secure apostille services for UK Certificates of Incorporation.
Perfect for proving company registration to overseas authorities.
What is a Certificate of Incorporation Apostille?
A Certificate of Incorporation is issued by Companies House when a company is registered in the UK.
You may need an apostille for:
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Opening a bank account abroad
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Registering a company overseas
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Securing international contracts
Why You Need an Apostille
Foreign banks, government agencies, and legal authorities often require proof that your UK company exists as a legal entity.
Can I Legalise a Certificate of Incorporation?
✅ Yes — originals, certified copies, or solicitor-certified printouts accepted.
Apostille Requirements
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Must be certified by a UK solicitor/notary if not signed/sealed by Companies House.
Acceptable Formats
✔ Original 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 additional embassy legalisation for non-Hague countries.
Our Apostille Service Includes
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Solicitor certification (if required)
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Priority FCDO submission
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Tracked return delivery
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Optional: translations, scanning
Processing Time
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Next working day FCDO submission if received by 12:30 pm
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Delivery within 1–2 working days after FCDO
Costs
Service | Fee (excl. VAT) | Notes |
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Solicitor Certification | £25 | Required if not signed by Companies House |
Apostille Service | £29 | Handling fee |
FCDO Apostille Fee | £40 | Government fee |
Total | £94 | Excluding delivery |
Royal Mail Tracked | £8.75 | UK delivery |
DHL/FedEx International | £75 | Worldwide |
Scanning (PDF) | £12/page | Optional |