Attestation: BVI company license attested for UAE

Here's a step-by-step guide to attest a British Virgin Islands (BVI) Company License in the UAE:

Pre-attestation Requirements

1. Original License: Obtain the original BVI Company License from the BVI Financial Services Commission.

2. Certified Translation: Translate the license into Arabic and/or English (if not already in English).

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

4. Apostille: Obtain an Apostille certificate from the BVI Governor's Office.

Attestation Process

1. UAE Embassy or Consulate in the UK: Authenticate the Apostilled license (approx. AED 2,000, 3-5 working days).

2. UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC): Authenticate the document in the UAE (approx. AED 100-500, 3-5 working days).

3. Optional: Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Authenticate the document (approx. AED 100-500, 1-3 working days).

Additional Requirements

1. Registration with UAE authorities: Register the attested license with relevant UAE authorities (e.g., Dubai Economic Department).

2. Certification by the UAE Ministry of Economy: Optional, for commercial purposes.

3. TVA (Value-Added Tax) registration: If applicable.

Estimated Time and Costs

1. Total estimated time: 20-30 working days.

2. Total estimated cost: AED 8,000 (approximately USD 2,150).

Recommended Service Providers

1. BVI Financial Services Commission

2. BVI Governor's Office (Apostille)

3. UAE Embassy or Consulate in the UK

4. UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC)

5. Certified translation agencies

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

Important Considerations

1. Verify requirements with UAE 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 UAE 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.