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Power of Attorney Apostille for China

Korean powers of attorney for use in mainland China require MOFA authentication followed by Chinese Embassy/Consulate legalization — NOT apostille. This is required for legal representation before Chinese courts, property transactions in China, WFOE/JV business setup, and financial transactions.

How to apostille a Korean power of attorney for China

  1. 1Execute the Korean power of attorney before a Korean notary
  2. 2MOFA authentication
  3. 3Chinese Embassy/Consulate legalization
  4. 4Certified Simplified Chinese translation
  5. 5Submit to the Chinese lawyer, court, SAMR, or business entity

Requirements for China

  • Korean power of attorney executed before a certified Korean notary
  • MOFA authentication — apostille is NOT valid in mainland China
  • Chinese Embassy/Consulate legalization
  • Certified Simplified Chinese translation

What to look for in a specialist

Experience with the MOFA auth → Chinese Embassy/Consulate legalization process
Access to certified Simplified Chinese translators for legal documents
Knowledge of SAMR and Chinese court documentation requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apostille my Korean power of attorney for use in China?

No. Mainland China does not accept apostille. You must use MOFA authentication followed by Chinese Embassy/Consulate legalization instead.

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