Crawley and Gatwick Notaries works with corporate clients based all over the world to authenticate company and business documents, including Powers of Attorney and transactions for foreign contracts, or for the formation of foreign subsidiary companies.
Timescales
We normally expect to deal with the notarisation of a document within two days of receiving it. Where documents require legalisation under the Hague Convention, it would normally take up to one week to obtain the Apostille by post. However, it can be done via the Foreign Office, 'Same Day Premium Service' if required.
Documents that require Consularisation (particularly members of the Arab League), timescales will vary but we will endeavour to give you an indication according to which country we are dealing with.
If you would like more information, please do get in touch 01293 544044
Notarial Certification
Our team works with corporate clients to provide Notarial Certifications for foreign jurisdictions.
Often, this is related to corporate governance and constitution, or for Tender documentation or Powers of Attorney - for example, for sales of ships, hotel contracts or participation in joint venture companies abroad.
If you would like more information, please do get in touch 01293 544044
Legalisation/Apostilles
We are recognised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for obtaining the Apostille required on documents by the majority of foreign jurisdictions.
We have an account enabling us to use the FCO Premium Service, for same day processing of very urgent documents.
We can also obtain consular clearance required for some Middle East states, and legalisation of documents for use in a country outside the Hague Convention.
If you would like more information, please do get in touch 01293 544044
Bills of Exchange
Related directly to commercial finance, a Bill of Exchange is a written order used primarily in international trade that binds one party to pay a fixed sum of money to another party at a predetermined future date.
If you would like more information, please do get in touch 01293 544044
Affidavits and Declarations
An Affidavit is a sworn statement, which we will witness as notaries for use in a foreign court in any country in the world. A Declaration is a written statement that you would declare is true and correct, which we again witness.
If you would like more information, please do get in touch 01293 544044
Powers of Attorney
We are able to help with all Powers of Attorney matters related to foreign jurisdictions - in respect of property and/or finances in a jurisdiction outside the UK. This is important for all matters, especially related to contentious litigation.
If you would like more information, please do get in touch 01293 544044
Certification of Corporate Incorporation
We are able to notarise all documents relating to the constitution of a corporation. For example, if a business is opening a subsidiary in another country it is necessary to have notarised copies of the incorporation of the company to prove its corporate identity in the UK.
If you would like more information, please do get in touch 01293 544044
Certificate of Good Standing
A Certificate of Good Standing is usually required from corporations or LLCs that want to apply for foreign qualification. Most often requested by financial institutions, we are able to help verify compliance .
If you would like more information, please do get in touch 01293 544044
Documents Required
It is incredibly important that you are able to prove your identity and that of the Company, and your authority to act on the Company’s behalf when requiring notarial services. We will notify you of the requirements relevant to your particular case when you make an appointment.
If you would like more information, please do get in touch 01293 544044