Apostilled Documents

Officially validate your documents through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to ensure they are legally recognised in all Hague Convention countries.

Our Apostilled Documents service enables your documents to be legally certified by the FCDO, giving them full legal standing across all countries that are members of the Hague Convention. Legalisation confirms the authenticity of your documents for international use.

We handle the entire process on your behalf, including solicitor certification and FCDO apostille fees, making document legalisation simple and stress-free.

At Companies MadeSimple, we are committed to simplifying company formation and compliance—even for non-UK residents. That’s why we offer a fast, reliable UK apostille service that removes complexity and ensures your documents are correctly legalised.

Whether you are a non-resident planning to trade in the UK, or a UK company expanding overseas, apostilled documents help you operate with confidence internationally.

Why You May Need This Service

If you are based outside the UK or intend to trade internationally, apostilled documents provide legal recognition in over 105 countries that are members of the Hague Convention.

Under the 1961 Hague Convention, documents that have been certified by a solicitor and issued with a compliant apostille certificate are accepted for official and legal use in all participating countries.

Please note: For countries outside the Hague Convention, we cannot confirm whether an apostille certificate will be accepted.

Documents That Can Be Apostilled

For a Limited Company (Limited by Shares), you will receive a single bound document containing:

  • A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation

  • Memorandum and Articles of Association

  • A list of current company officers

For a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), the bound document will include:

  • A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation

  • A list of current company officers

Apostilled Documents

Ensure your UK corporate documents are legally recognized anywhere in the world. Our comprehensive service manages the entire legalisation process, taking your paperwork from initial verification through to final government certification smoothly and securely.

  • Professional Solicitor Certification: Before submission, your company documents are thoroughly checked and certified by a registered UK solicitor to ensure they meet strict international criteria.

  • Official FCDO Legalisation: We manage the formal application process with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), securing the official government Apostille certificate attached directly to your paperwork.

  • Secure Tracked Dispatch: Once certified, your legalised documents are sent straight to your preferred address via Royal Mail Recorded Delivery, giving you total tracking visibility and peace of mind.

£184.99/Year

VAT: £30.00

Apostille Documents & Certificate of Good Standing Apostille Bundle

The ultimate package for overseas business expansion. If you need to open an international corporate bank account, sign foreign contracts, or register a physical branch abroad, this comprehensive bundle ensures all your essential UK corporate records are fully recognized worldwide.

  • Dual-Service Legalisation: We manage the entire legalisation process for both your standard company incorporation documents and a newly issued official Certificate of Good Standing simultaneously.

  • Solicitor & Government Verification: All paperwork is thoroughly checked and certified by an authorized UK solicitor before being formally stamped with an official Apostille certificate by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

  • Tracked and Secure Handover: Once processed, your entire legalised document package is dispatched directly to you via secure Royal Mail Recorded Delivery, keeping your sensitive corporate data safe and fully traceable.

£374.99/Year

VAT: £70.00

Why Should I Get My Documents Apostilled?

The term “apostille” comes from French and means certification. In practice, it refers to the legalisation of official documents so they can be recognised internationally.

Under the 1961 Hague Convention, documents that are first certified by a solicitor and then issued with a compliant apostille are accepted for legal and official use in all countries that are signatories to the Convention.

Once apostilled, your documents gain international recognition, giving them legal credibility and authority when presented abroad.

What Types of Documents Can Be Apostilled Using Our Service?

We can apostille any documents issued by Companies House or generated through our systems, including:

  • Certificate of Incorporation

  • Memorandum and Articles of Association

  • List of Directors and/or Shareholders

  • Share Certificates

  • Company Minutes

How Many Documents Can Be Apostilled at One Time?

There is no limit to the number of documents that can be certified and apostilled at once.

Please note:
We bind documents together when submitting them for apostille. For this reason, any additional documents you request may be subject to review. If you would like to include extra documents, please contact our Operations Team at cosec@mycompanyregistration.uk before processing.

How Does the Apostilled Documents Service Work?

Apostilled Document Service Process

  1. Purchase the Apostilled Documents service online.

  2. You will receive an email confirming your order.

  3. We will ask you to confirm the delivery address and recipient details.

    • This is also the best time to request any additional documents you would like included.

    • Please email cosec@mycompanyregistration.uk or reply to your order confirmation so our Operations Team can review your request before processing.

  4. Once confirmed, we will:

    • Prepare the documents

    • Have them certified by a solicitor

    • Obtain a compliant apostille from the FCO (Foreign & Commonwealth Office)

    • Dispatch them to you via special delivery