Step-by-Step Guide - Commercial Documents Attestation in the UAE

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Jul 15
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If your business operates across borders, especially in the United Arab Emirates, you may be required to attest commercial documents to ensure legal and regulatory compliance. Whether you're importing goods, opening a branch, signing agreements, or participating in government tenders, commercial attestation is essential.

At Amazon Attestation & Translation Services, we offer fast, legal, and hassle-free MOFA and embassy attestation services for all types of commercial documents in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and across the UAE.

What is Commercial Document Attestation?

Commercial attestation is the official process of verifying business-related documents issued in another country to confirm their authenticity for legal and official use in the UAE.

Once attested, your commercial papers are accepted by:

UAE courts
Government authorities
Licensing departments
Business registration bodies
Customs, banks, and free zones

Common Commercial Documents That Require Attestation:

✅ Commercial Invoices
✅ Certificate of Incorporation
✅ Memorandum of Association (MOA)
✅ Articles of Association (AOA)
✅ Power of Attorney (Company-related)
✅ Agency Agreements
✅ Board Resolutions
✅ Shareholder Agreements
✅ Trade Licenses
✅ Audit Reports & Financial Statements
✅ Customs & Shipping Documents
✅ Contracts & MOUs

🛠️ How to Attest a Commercial Invoice or Document in the UAE

Here’s a step-by-step guide for attesting commercial documents in the UAE:

Step 1: Notarization in the Home Country

The document is first notarized by a licensed public notary in the issuing country.

Step 2: Attestation by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Home Country)

The notarized document is then authenticated by the foreign ministry of the issuing country.

Step 3: UAE Embassy Attestation (Abroad)

Next, the document must be submitted to the UAE Embassy or Consulate in that country for embassy-level attestation.

Step 4: MOFA Attestation in UAE

Once the document arrives in the UAE, it must be submitted to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for final legalization.

✅ Optional: Some documents may also require attestation by:

Chamber of Commerce
Free zone authorities (e.g., DMCC, JAFZA)

💸 What is the Attestation Fee for MOFA Commercial Documents?

The standard fee by MOFA UAE for commercial documents is:

AED 200 per document

Additional fees for:

Embassy attestation (varies by country)
Translation (if required)
Notarization and local chamber stamping

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🌍 How to Get Commercial Attestation from Embassy or MOFA in UAE?

If your document is already in the UAE:

Translate to Arabic (if needed) by a certified translator
Submit to MOFA UAE for final attestation
If required by your business transaction, visit the foreign embassy or consulate in the UAE for additional stamping

At Amazon Attestation, we:

Handle your attestation end-to-end
Manage Arabic translation
Coordinate with MOFA, embassy, and relevant UAE departments
Offer document collection and delivery across the UAE

🏢 How to Attest Documents in the UAE (Summary)

Prepare original or notarized copies
Translate to Arabic (if needed)
Attest at relevant embassy or consulate
Submit to MOFA UAE
Receive attested documents with official stamps and seals

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We have physical offices and door-to-door service in:

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