Notary Services for Companies
I provide a wide range of services to companies, primarily focusing on the authentication and certification of documents for use in international business transactions. These services are essential for companies that engage in cross-border trade, set up overseas branches, or conduct business with foreign partners. Here’s a detailed list of services that I offer to companies:
1.Authentication of Company Documents
- Articles of Incorporation:Certifying and notarising articles of incorporation and other foundational documents for use abroad.
- Certificates of Good Standing:Obtaining and certifying certificates of good standing to verify the legal status of a company.
- Annual Returns and Financial Statements:Notarising and certifying financial documents for international legal or regulatory requirements.
2.Certification of Copies
- Certified Copies of Corporate Documents:Creating certified copies of important company documents, such as board resolutions, minutes of meetings, and shareholder agreements.
- Document Duplication:Certifying true copies of business licenses, certificates, and official documents.
3.Verification of Identity and Authority
- Director and Officer Verification:Verifying the identity and authority of directors, officers, and other key personnel signing documents on behalf of the company.
- Signatory Verification:Confirming that individuals have the authority to sign documents binding the company in international contexts.
4.Execution of Commercial Contracts
- Notarisation of Contracts:Certifying and notarising commercial agreements, contracts, and memoranda of understanding for use in foreign jurisdictions.
- Loan Agreements and Guarantees:Notarising financial documents such as loan agreements and guarantees, ensuring they are legally valid abroad.
5.Cross-Border Transactions
- Mergers and Acquisitions:Notarising documents related to cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
- International Trade Documents:Certifying documents for international trade, including bills of lading, letters of credit, and shipping documents.
6.Property Transactions
- Real Estate Documents:Notarising documents related to the purchase, sale, or lease of property overseas.
- Deeds and Title Transfers:Certifying property deeds and title transfers for international real estate transactions.
7.Apostille and Legalisation Services
- Obtaining Apostilles:Assisting companies in obtaining apostilles from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to certify documents for countries that are members of the Hague Convention.
- Embassy Legalisation:Facilitating the legalisation process for documents intended for use in non-Hague Convention countries, involving additional embassy or consular verification.
8.Formation of Overseas Companies
- Company Formation Documents:Certifying and notarising documents required for forming subsidiaries or branches in foreign countries.
- International Compliance:Ensuring compliance with foreign regulatory requirements during company formation.
9.Power of Attorney
- Corporate Powers of Attorney:Drafting, certifying, and notarising powers of attorney for company representatives to act on behalf of the company internationally.
10.Intellectual Property
- Trademark and Patent Applications:Certifying documents related to international trademark and patent registrations.
11.Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration and Mediation Documents:Notarising documents required for international arbitration and mediation processes.
12.Miscellaneous Services
- Customs Declarations:Certifying documents related to customs clearance and international trade regulations.
- Data Protection Compliance:Notarising documents to comply with international data protection and privacy laws.