Apostille for Business
Expanding your business internationally or entering into cross-border contracts requires properly authenticated corporate documents. Foreign governments, banks, and business registries need apostilled proof of your company's legal standing, authorization, and structure. Whether you are registering a subsidiary, opening a foreign bank account, or executing international agreements, we ensure your corporate documents are apostilled correctly and on time.
Common Documents Needed
Step-by-Step Process
Identify Required Documents
Determine which corporate documents the foreign authority, bank, or business partner requires. Common requirements include articles of incorporation, certificates of good standing, corporate resolutions, and powers of attorney.
Determine State or Federal Routing
Corporate documents are typically state-issued and processed through the Secretary of State in the state of incorporation or where the document was notarized. Some documents may need to be newly certified or re-issued before apostille.
Submit for Review
Upload your corporate documents through our portal. We verify that each document is properly certified, notarized (if required), and meets the formatting requirements of the issuing authority.
Process Apostille
We submit your documents to the appropriate state authority for apostille processing. Expedited processing is available for time-sensitive business transactions.
Ship to You
Completed apostilled documents are shipped to you or directly to your international office, attorney, or business partner with full tracking.
Common Destination Countries
People commonly need apostilles for business purposes in these countries:
Tips
- Certificates of good standing may need to be recently issued (within 30-90 days) depending on the destination country's requirements.
- Corporate resolutions and powers of attorney typically need to be notarized before they can be apostilled.
- If you are opening a foreign bank account, the bank may have specific document requirements beyond what the government requires.
- For multi-country expansion, you may need multiple apostilled sets of the same documents - plan accordingly.
- Some states issue digital or electronic certifications that may not be accepted by all foreign authorities - verify format requirements in advance.
Ready to Get Started?
Submit your documents online and we handle the entire apostille process - from document review to state or federal routing to shipping. We process business documents from all 50 states.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about apostilling documents for business.
Related Resources
Apostille Resources
Review detailed guidance on document eligibility, processing standards, jurisdictional requirements, and common submission errors to ensure your documents are accepted internationally.
The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Requirements may vary by destination country and are subject to change. For formal legal advice, consult a qualified professional.