When Pakistani companies do business with or establish businesses in the UAE, they frequently find it necessary to get their commercial documents, including certificates of origin, commercial invoices, board resolutions, and company agreements, attested by the UAE Embassy before those documents can be accepted by UAE banks or government entities. Without this attestation, the UAE side has no means to verify that these documents were issued by a legitimate business in Pakistan.
Definition and importance of UAE Embassy commercial document attestation
UAE Embassy attestation confirms that a commercial document, such as a certificate of origin, business incorporation certificate, or signed agreement, was issued by the business named in that document. It's required to clear goods with UAE customs, open a company bank account, and undertake some trade licensing activities.
Required documents
- Original commercial document (invoice, certificate of origin, contract, etc.)
- A copy of the establishment certificate or registration
- Chamber of Commerce certificate if required for some commercial documents
In many cases documents need additional confirmation from the relevant Chamber of Commerce before MOFA can accept them, so we check this requirement upfront depending on the type of document involved.
Essential Guide for Commercial Document Attestation at the UAE Embassy
Step 1: Checking and Chamber endorsement
Before proceeding to MOFA, we examine the document and obtain the Chamber of Commerce endorsement if needed.
Step 2: MOFA endorsement
The document is sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan for stamping to ensure the validity of the commercial document.
Step 3: UAE Embassy endorsement
Next, the document is attested at the UAE Embassy and accepted by UAE customs, banks, or trade authorities, as required.
Duration and price
Turnaround depends on the nature of the document and whether Chamber endorsement is needed first, as well as processing volumes. Pricing follows the same pattern, so instead of giving a fixed price here, we will discuss the exact price drivers over WhatsApp or on a call.
We handle the Chamber, MOFA, and embassy stages on your behalf, which is particularly useful for companies dealing with multiple shipments or contracts at the same time.
To attest your commercial documents for the UAE, get in touch through WhatsApp or our contact form.