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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
- 1Execute the Korean power of attorney before a Korean notary
- 2MOFA authentication
- 3Chinese Embassy/Consulate legalization
- 4Certified Simplified Chinese translation
- 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
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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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