Legalize Your Shareholder Certificates for Use in the UAE
If you're planning to establish a business, expand operations, or register a company in the UAE using a foreign-incorporated entity, your Shareholder Certificate (or Share Certificate) must be officially attested—especially by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). We provide expert assistance in attesting Shareholder Certificates from over 100 countries, ensuring your corporate documents are recognized by UAE authorities, banks, and free zones.

What is a Shareholder Certificate?

A Shareholder Certificate is an official legal document that confirms the ownership of shares in a company. It includes:

• Name of the shareholder
• Number and class of shares held
• Shareholder ID or reference number
• Date of issue
• Company's legal stamp and signature of authorized signatory

This certificate serves as proof of ownership, and in the UAE, it is often required for commercial and legal procedures involving foreign shareholders.

MOFA attestation is mandatory for legitimizing foreign-issued shareholder certificates in the UAE. It's required for:

• Opening a business bank account in the UAE
• Company formation or registration in free zones or mainland
• Submitting documents to legal departments or courts
• Obtaining visas for shareholders or investors
• Securing shareholder rights in business partnerships

Without MOFA attestation, your document will not be accepted by UAE government departments or commercial entities.

We handle the complete process, from start to finish:

1. Notarization in the Home Country - Document must first be notarized by a public notary.
Home Country MOFA Attestation - It is then attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or equivalent) in the issuing country.
2. UAE Embassy Attestation - Next, the document is legalized by the UAE Embassy or Consulate in that country.
3. MOFA Attestation in UAE - Finally, it's attested by MOFA UAE for legal validity.
4. Optional Arabic Translation - Certified translation can be provided upon request.

We handle MOFA attestation of Shareholder Certificates from:

• India
• UK
• USA
• Canada
• Pakistan
• Philippines
• South Africa
• Australia
• and 100+ other countries

To proceed with attestation, the following may be required:

• Original or notarized Shareholder Certificate
• Passport copy of the shareholder
• Company formation documents (if applicable)
• Power of attorney (if a third party is acting on your behalf)

• Foreign investors opening companies in the UAE
• Business partners registering with UAE authorities
• Legal advisors preparing shareholder documentation
• Corporate service providers handling foreign documentation
• Startups involving international shareholding structures

• 100% UAE MOFA-compliant service
• End-to-end documentation assistance
• Express attestation available
• Pickup and delivery across UAE
• Expert support for corporate clients

Normal Service: 5-7 working days

Express Service: 2-3 working days (subject to document origin and embassy timings)