Corporate Registration Apostille for United Arab Emirates

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for the UAE are required for establishing a UAE branch, opening UAE corporate bank accounts, and executing contracts with UAE Free Zone authorities or DED (Department of Economic Development). The UAE joined the Hague Convention on June 19, 2024 — apostille is now valid. Documents must be apostilled by MOFA and accompanied by a certified Arabic translation.

How to apostille a Korean corporate registration for United Arab Emirates

1Obtain the 법인등기부등본 from the Korean Court Registry
2MOFA apostille
3Certified Arabic translation by a translator authorized by the UAE Ministry of Justice
4Submit to the UAE DED, Free Zone authority, or bank

Requirements for United Arab Emirates

Korean 법인등기부등본 with current company details
MOFA apostille (valid since UAE joined Hague Convention June 19, 2024)
Certified Arabic translation by a UAE Ministry of Justice–authorized translator

What to look for in a specialist

Experience with UAE DED and Free Zone corporate registration for Korean companies

Access to certified Arabic translators for corporate documents

Knowledge of UAE apostille acceptance post–June 19, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use an apostille for my Korean corporate documents in the UAE?

Yes. As of June 19, 2024, the UAE is a Hague Convention member. MOFA apostille is now valid for Korean corporate registration and other documents used in the UAE.

What type of Arabic translation is required for UAE corporate registration?

The UAE requires certified Arabic translations by translators authorized by the UAE Ministry of Justice. Standard certified translations may not be accepted by DED or Free Zone authorities.