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Trade register extract legalisation
The trade register extract is one of the most commonly legalised company documents, needed for setting up a foreign entity and for work permits. We handle it for you.
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When does a trade register extract need legalising?
When a company sets up a subsidiary or branch abroad, applies for work permits for staff or takes part in an international tender, the destination authority usually requires a legalised trade register extract. The destination decides whether an apostille is enough or full consular legalisation is needed, GCC countries typically require the full chain.
Process
How legalisation proceeds
- 01
1. DVV / notary
The document is first verified in Finland, a DVV apostille or a notary's certification.
- 02
2. Ministry for Foreign Affairs
The Finnish MFA legalises the document for the full chain (€30/signature).
- 03
3. Embassy
The destination country's embassy in Helsinki attests the document.
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4. Destination MFA
Final attestation at the destination country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on arrival.
Destinations
Which countries are trade register extracts usually legalised for?
Trade register extracts are legalised especially for corporate arrangements and export. Common destinations include:
- United Arab Emirates (UAE) · full legalisation
- Kuwait and Qatar · full legalisation
- Saudi Arabia · apostille (since 2022)
- Hague Convention countries · apostille
Country-specific guides
The cost builds up step by step: DVV from €27/signature, MFA €30/signature, embassy €39 or €511, our service fee €100. The final cost depends on the destination country.
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