Certified True Copy of Certificate of Incorporation for Formation Abroad
Get a certified true copy of your UAE Certificate of Incorporation for setting up a branch or subsidiary abroad, examined and certified in house by our own licensed UAE lawyers, with further attestation handled where the destination country requires it.
A certified true copy of your Certificate of Incorporation for use abroad is a copy of the original document that has been compared against the original and certified as a true and accurate copy, for submission to a foreign company registry, ministry or authority. It is carried out by our own licensed lawyers and legal consultants.
For use outside the UAE, many foreign registries also expect the certified copy to carry further attestation or legalization, which can include the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, depending on the country, the destination country’s embassy or consulate. Requirements differ by country, so this should be confirmed before you proceed.
Certified Documents for Your Foreign Registration
If your UAE company is registering a branch or subsidiary overseas, you likely need a certified true copy of your Certificate of Incorporation for use abroad to support the foreign filing. This page covers what that generally involves and where extra steps may apply.
Who Needs This
Who Can Request the Certification
How It Works
- Confirm the destination country’s requirements for certification and attestation before starting.
- Provide the original Certificate of Incorporation for examination.
- The document is examined and certified in house by one of our own licensed lawyers or legal consultants.
- Further attestation or legalization is handled where the destination country requires it.
- The certified and, where applicable, attested document is delivered to you.
Mistakes to Avoid
Real Situations
A UAE company opens a branch in another GCC country and its local registry asks for a certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.
A UAE parent company forms a subsidiary in Europe or Asia as part of an expansion and needs its incorporation documents certified, and in some cases further legalized, for the foreign filing.
A UAE company bidding on a foreign tender is asked to submit certified evidence of its incorporation alongside the tender documents.
How This Differs From General COI Certification
Our main Certified True Copy of MOA & Certificate of Incorporation page covers certification for domestic UAE use. Use abroad typically adds a further layer, attestation or legalization for the destination country, which does not usually apply to a document that stays within the UAE. Our Certified True Copy vs Notarization vs Attestation guide explains the difference between these steps.
Our plain-language guide explains how these differ.
Read the comparison guideWhat to Bring
- Original Certificate of Incorporation
- Original MOA
- Valid trade license
- Board resolution approving the foreign branch or subsidiary
- Passport copies of directors and authorized signatories
Need It Quickly
The certification step itself can often be done same-day or urgently, depending on document readiness. See our Same-Day / Urgent Certified True Copy Attestation page. Note that any additional embassy-level legalization for use abroad can add time beyond the certification stage.
Cost
What It Costs
Fees depend on the document, the number of certified copies needed, whether further attestation is required, and urgency. See our Certified True Copy Attestation Fees & Process page for how pricing works, or contact us for a quote specific to your destination country.
Who Performs the Certification
Certifications carried out in house at Certified True Copy Dubai are carried out by a licensed UAE legal professional. Where further attestation is required for use abroad, this can involve coordination with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Where We Work
We issue certified true copies for companies across Dubai, and also serve companies based in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. See our Certified True Copy Attestation in Abu Dhabi and Certified True Copy Attestation in Sharjah pages for coverage specific to those emirates.
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Not always. Many foreign registries require the certified copy to go through further attestation or legalization, sometimes including the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy or consulate of the destination country. This varies significantly by country.
This depends on the receiving registry, ministry or authority in that country. We recommend confirming their specific requirements before starting, since a certified copy alone may not be accepted everywhere.
If the destination country does not accept documents in English or Arabic, a translation may be required alongside certification.
Certification itself can often be done quickly, but additional attestation or legalization for use abroad can add time. See our Same-Day / Urgent Certified True Copy Attestation page for what can be expedited.
Yes, a certified true copy of the Certificate of Incorporation is commonly requested for both branch registrations and subsidiary formations abroad, though the exact document list depends on the foreign registry.
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