Corporate Registration Apostille for United Arab Emirates

Korean corporate registration certificates for use in the UAE require Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) authentication followed by UAE Embassy in Seoul legalization — not an apostille. The UAE is not a Hague Apostille Convention party; confirm current status in the HCCH table. This is 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). Arabic translation is added if required by the receiving authority.

How to apostille a Korean corporate registration for United Arab Emirates

1Obtain the 법인등기부등본 from the Korean Court Registry
2OKA authentication (재외동포청 확인)
3Submit the OKA-authenticated document to the UAE Embassy in Seoul for legalization
4Certified Arabic translation by a translator authorized by the UAE Ministry of Justice if required by the receiving authority
5Submit to the UAE DED, Free Zone authority, or bank

Requirements for United Arab Emirates

Korean 법인등기부등본 with current company details
OKA authentication (재외동포청 확인) — the UAE is not a Hague Apostille party
UAE Embassy in Seoul legalization
Certified Arabic translation by a UAE Ministry of Justice–authorized translator if required by the receiving authority

What to look for in a specialist

Experience with OKA authentication → UAE Embassy legalization workflow

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

Access to certified Arabic translators for corporate documents

Understanding that the UAE is not a Hague Apostille party (check the HCCH table for current status)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an apostille or embassy legalization for my Korean corporate documents in the UAE?

Embassy legalization. The UAE is not a Hague Apostille party (confirm current status in the HCCH table), so Korean corporate documents for UAE use take OKA authentication followed by UAE Embassy legalization in Seoul — not an apostille.

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.

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