Apostille or Electronic Apostille
For an English company, the documents most often legalised are the Certificate of Incorporation, Good Standing, a certified Companies House certificate, Articles, an extract or a document concerning the director and shareholder. An Apostille confirms the origin of a British official document for use in another country.
A paper Apostille is convenient when the recipient requires an original set with a physical certificate. An electronic e-Apostille is suitable where a bank, notary or registry accepts electronic legalisation. The choice is determined not by the company, but by the form in which the document will be presented.
For a ready-made or vintage UK Ltd 10–15 years old, Good Standing or a certified certificate is usually ordered first and then an Apostille. Such a package shows the company number, original incorporation date and current company details in official form.
If you buy a ready-made company, the Apostille can be arranged at the same time as the transfer so that you immediately receive the package for a bank or foreign project.
- Certificate of Incorporation + Apostille
- Good Standing + Apostille
- Certified Companies House documents
- Paper or electronic format
- Package for a bank, tender or foreign registry