Corporate and Business-Related Attestations

Corporate and Business-Related Attestations

In today’s business world, corporate certifications are crucial for ensuring the legal validity and credibility of commercial transactions both locally and internationally. These certifications act as a legal guarantee of the authenticity of corporate and business documents, reinforcing trust among contracting parties and facilitating smooth business operations. In a competitive business environment, official certifications enhance transparency, protect parties’ rights, prevent legal disputes, and are often a requirement for dealing with government entities, financial institutions, and international partners.

Commercial Registration and Incorporation Contracts Attestations

• Purpose: To prove the legality of the company and its core data.
• Authority: Economic departments in each emirate (e.g., Dubai or Abu Dhabi Economic Department).
• Documents: Commercial registration certificate, trade license, shareholder details.
• Importance: Required for opening bank accounts, signing contracts, or participating in government tenders.

Commercial Contracts and Agreements Attestations

• Purpose: To grant legal validity to contracts between companies.
• Authority: Ministry of Justice, local courts, or Chambers of Commerce.
• Documents: Partnership agreements, supply contracts, distribution agreements.
• Importance: Protects parties’ rights and ensures enforceability in case of disputes.

Invoices and Financial Documents Attestations

• Purpose: To verify the authenticity of financial transactions.
• Authority: Chambers of Commerce or Ministry of Finance.
• Documents: Sales invoices, account statements, tax declarations.
• Importance: Required for customs procedures or dealings with government or auditing entities.

General Assembly Minutes and Board Resolutions Attestations

• Purpose: To grant legal status to corporate resolutions.
• Authority: Economic departments or Ministry of Economy.
• Documents: Shareholder meeting minutes, director appointment decisions, articles of association amendments.
• Importance: Proves the legitimacy of administrative decisions and helps avoid future legal issues.

Technical Certificates and Product Specifications Attestations

• Purpose: To confirm product or service compliance with required standards.
• Authority: Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) or local standards bodies.
• Documents: Quality certificates, technical inspection reports, certificates of origin.
• Importance: Required for importing/exporting goods and participating in major tenders.

International Attestations

• Purpose: To enable documents to be used abroad.
• Authority: Ministry of Foreign Affairs or foreign embassies.
• Documents: Export contracts, incorporation documents, commercial certificates.
• Importance: Facilitates international dealings and meets foreign investment requirements.

Examples of Corporate Attestations Documents:

• One-Person Company Incorporation Contract
• Annex to One-Person Company Contract
• Termination of One-Person Company Contract
• General Partnership Contract
• Termination of General Partnership Contract
• Annex to General Partnership Contract
• Civil Works Company Incorporation Contract
• Annex to Civil Works Contract
• Termination of Civil Works Contract
• Share Sale & Termination of Civil Partnership
• Amendment Annex
• Contract Termination
• Local Service Agent Appointment Contract
• Annex to Service Agent Contract
• Termination of Service Agent Appointment
• Private Joint Stock Company Contract
• Termination of Private Joint Stock Contract
• Amendment to Private Joint Stock Contract
• Share Sale & Amendment Annex
• Share Sale Contract
• Share Transfer & Amendment Annex
• Share Transfer Contract
• Commercial Establishment Sale Contract
• Marine Vessel Sale Contract
• Termination of Share Sale Contract
• Termination of Share Transfer Contract
• Limited Partnership Contract
• Pledge Contract
• Distributor Appointment Termination
• Distributor Appointment Amendment
• Distributor Appointment Contract
• Agent Appointment Termination
• Agent Appointment Amendment
• Agent Appointment Contract
• Termination of Public Joint Stock Company Incorporation and Articles of Association
• Amendment of Public Joint Stock Company Incorporation and Articles