Attestation: BVI company certificate of incorporation attested for Mozambique

Here's a step-by-step guide to attest a British Virgin Islands (BVI) Company Certificate of Incorporation for Mozambique:

Pre-attestation Requirements

1. Original Certificate: Obtain the original Certificate of Incorporation from the BVI Financial Services Commission.

2. Certified Translation: Translate the certificate into Portuguese (Mozambique's official language).

3. Notarization: Notarize the translated certificate by a BVI notary public.

4. Apostille: Obtain an Apostille certificate from the BVI Governor's Office (approx. USD 50-100, 1-3 working days).

Attestation Process

1. Mozambican Embassy or Consulate in the UK: Authenticate the Apostilled certificate (approx. USD 100-200, 3-5 working days).

2. Mozambican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation: Authenticate the document in Mozambique (approx. MZN 5,000-10,000, 3-5 working days).

3. Optional: Mozambican Chamber of Commerce: Authenticate the document (approx. MZN 2,000-5,000, 1-3 working days).

Additional Requirements

1. Registration with Mozambican authorities: Register the attested certificate with relevant authorities (e.g., Mozambican Investment Promotion Centre).

2. Certification by the Mozambican Ministry of Commerce: Optional, for commercial purposes.

3. Tax registration: If applicable.

Estimated Time and Costs

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

2. Total estimated cost: USD 1,500 (approximately MZN 105,000).

Recommended Service Providers

1. BVI Financial Services Commission

2. BVI Governor's Office (Apostille)

3. Mozambican Embassy or Consulate in the UK

4. Mozambican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation

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

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

Important Considerations

1. Verify requirements with Mozambican 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 Mozambican 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.