Apostille · Legalise Your Company Documents for Overseas Use
Get Your Company Documents Apostilled
A U.K. document often means nothing abroad until it has been legalised. An apostille is the internationally recognised certification that makes it usable overseas.
- Correct document identified first
- Prepared and submitted for apostille
- FCDO process handled for you
- Legalised document returned
Sound Familiar?
Are You Facing These Problems?
A foreign bank or registry wants legalised U.K. documents
You are opening a subsidiary or branch overseas
A tender or contract abroad requires an apostille
You do not know which document actually needs legalising
You are not in the U.K. and cannot handle the process yourself
A previous submission was rejected on a technicality
Why It Matters
What an Apostille Does
It certifies the origin of a public document so that authorities in another country will recognise it. Without one, a U.K. certificate frequently gets no further than the front desk.
Recognised Overseas
Certification designed for cross-border acceptance between participating countries.
Right Document First
Legalising the wrong document is the most expensive mistake here. We identify it before starting.
Bank & Registry Requirements
Commonly required for foreign account opening and company registration.
Preparation Handled
Documents often need certifying or notarising before they can be apostilled.
Handled Remotely
No need to be in the U.K. or deal with the FCDO yourself.
Tracked Throughout
Progress followed from submission to return.
Who It's For
Who This Is For
The Package
What's Included — and What Isn't
No surprises at checkout. Here is exactly what our fee covers, and what is charged separately.
Included in our fee
- Guidance on which document actually needs apostilling
- Obtaining the underlying document where we can
- Any certification or notarisation needed beforehand
- Submission to the FCDO for apostille
- Tracking the application through the process
- Return of the legalised document to you
- Guidance on whether further embassy legalisation is required
- Support if the receiving authority queries the document
Not included
- FCDO legalisation fees
- Notary or solicitor certification fees
- Courier and international delivery charges
- Translation into another language
- Embassy or consular legalisation beyond the apostille
- Any guarantee that a foreign authority will accept the document
What We Need From You
Preparation usually takes two to three working days. FCDO processing and international return delivery run on their own timelines and vary considerably by service level and destination.
Why Kuick Formation
Why Use Ours
The Process
How It Works
Identify the Document
Prepared & Certified
Submitted for Apostille
Legalised & Returned
Transparent Pricing
Transparent Pricing
U.K. Apostilled Documents
- Guidance on which document actually needs apostilling
- Obtaining the underlying document where we can
- Any certification or notarisation needed beforehand
- Submission to the FCDO for apostille
- Tracking the application through the process
- Return of the legalised document to you
Avoid These
Common Mistakes We See
Apostilling the wrong document
Recipients ask for specific documents. Legalising the wrong one means paying for the whole process twice.
Assuming an apostille is always enough
Some countries require embassy legalisation on top. Check the destination before starting, not after.
Leaving it until the deadline
FCDO processing and international delivery both take time that cannot be compressed on request.
Your Business Journey
Where This Fits
Most founders follow the same path. We can handle every step with one team.
What You May Need Next
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U.K. Confirmation Statement Filing
The annual filing confirming your company details, due whether or not you trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an apostille?
An internationally recognised certification confirming the origin of a public document, so authorities in another participating country will recognise it. It is what makes a U.K. document usable abroad.
Which documents can be apostilled?
Commonly the certificate of incorporation, certificate of good standing, memorandum and articles, and board resolutions. Which one you need depends entirely on who is asking, so confirm with them first.
Does an apostille guarantee acceptance abroad?
No. It certifies the document’s origin, not its content, and the receiving authority still decides. Anyone promising acceptance is promising something they do not control.
Do all countries accept apostilles?
No. Some require full embassy or consular legalisation instead. We check your destination before starting and will tell you if the apostille alone will not be enough.
How long does it take?
Preparation takes a few working days, then FCDO processing and international delivery follow their own timelines. Both vary by service level and destination, so start earlier than you think you need to.
Are the FCDO fees included?
No. Our fee is £149 per document. FCDO legalisation fees, any notary charges and courier costs are payable in addition.
Get Your Documents Apostilled
The right document identified, prepared, legalised through the FCDO and returned to you.
£149 per document · FCDO, notary and courier fees separate · Acceptance is the receiving authority’s decision