Apostille: France company license for Saudi Arabia

Here's a step-by-step guide to apostille a France company license for Saudi Arabia:

Pre-Apostille Requirements

1. Original License: Obtain the original company license (e.g., "K-bis" extract) from the French Registry of Commerce and Companies (RCS).

2. Certified Translation: Translate the license into Arabic.

3. Notarization: Notarize the translated license by a French notary public.

Apostille Process

1. French Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Obtain an apostille certificate (approx. EUR 30-50, 1-3 working days).

2. Saudi Embassy or Consulate in France: Authenticate the apostilled license (approx. EUR 50-100, 3-5 working days).

3. Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Authenticate the document in Saudi Arabia (approx. SAR 50-100, 3-5 working days).

Additional Requirements

1. Certification by the Saudi Ministry of Commerce: Optional, for commercial purposes.

2. Registration with Saudi authorities: Register the attested license with relevant authorities (e.g., Saudi Ministry of Investment).

3. Chamber of Commerce certification: Optional.

4. Tax registration: If applicable.

Estimated Time and Costs

1. Total estimated time: 20-40 working days.

2. Total estimated cost: EUR 1,200-1,500

Recommended Service Providers

1. French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2. Saudi Embassy or Consulate in France

3. Certified translation agencies (e.g., Etymology Translation Services)

4. Document attestation services (e.g., AttestationPro Document Attestation Services)

Important Considerations

1. Verify requirements with Saudi authorities before starting the process.

2. Ensure all documents are original or certified copies.

3. Use reputable service providers to avoid delays.

4. Track documents carefully throughout the process.

5. Check with Saudi authorities for any additional requirements specific to your industry or situation.

Caution: the above information is only for your information purposes and it is subject to our further changes or edits, and it shall not be any way be treated as an official advice from us, and we shall not be responsible for any costs and losses you may suffer if you act in reliance of any part of the information above.