Apostille Companies House Documents

Companies House documents are official documents submitted to Companies House as part of a company’s filing history. Examples include:

• • Company incorporation documents such as Memorandum and Articles of Association

• • Annual accounts

• • Annual confirmation statements

• • Change of company name

• • Change of registered office address

• • Adding or changing a Single Alternative Inspection Location (SAIL) address

• • The location of statutory company records and registers

• • Adding or removing a director or company secretary

• • Changing the details of a director, secretary, or shareholder

• • Changes to the Persons of Significant Control (PSC) register

• • Issuing or transferring shares

• • Altering the articles of association

• • Changes to a company’s share capital

• • Changing a company’s SIC codes

• • Changing the Accounting Reference Date (ARD)

• • Reporting a company as dormant

• • Changing the trading status of a company from dormant to active

• • Dissolution and liquidation documents

If you require a document from the company’s filing history to be certified, you must:

• • register for a Companies House service account

• • know the company and document you want to order

• • have an address where the certified document can be delivered

• • have a credit or debit card for payment

Using the Find and update company information service on the Companies House website, search for your company by name or number, find your company from the list provided and select the more tab from the company overview screen. Here you will be able to order a certified document. The standard service cost is £15 as of 10th December 2024 and should be processed within 4 working days.

An apostille of a Companies House document may be requested by overseas regulatory authorities, government agencies, financial institutions, or businesses that you wish to transact with. If the requesting country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, apostille is the preferable method of legalisation.

In the UK, you can get a Companies House document apostilled through the Legalisation Office or FCDO-authorised service providers, such as Fatchett Legalisation. Our team is experienced in handling such requests, ensuring your document is processed efficiently and correctly.

In the UK, apostilles are issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) through its Legalisation Office. When issuing an apostille, the FCDO will affix a certificate to the original documents to show that the document and signatures are genuine. However, authorised service providers like Fatchett Legalisation can facilitate the process on your behalf, making it more convenient and often faster. For further assistance or to initiate the apostille process for your certificate of incorporation, please get in touch with Fatchett Legalisation. Our knowledgeable team is here to guide you through every step of the process.

We can arrange apostille for original “wet ink” signed Companies House documents, unsigned documents or copies and print outs. However, unsigned documents, copies and print outs require solicitor certification or notarisation before submission to the FCDO.

The cost to apostille a Companies House document can vary depending on the service provider, any requirements for solicitor certification or notarisation, and the urgency of the request. At Fatchett Legalisation, we offer competitive rates for apostille services. For detailed pricing, please contact our office or visit our website order form, where we regularly update our fee structure.

The time it takes to apostille a Companies House document can vary. Typically, the process can take from a couple of working days to a couple of weeks, depending on the workload of the Legalisation Office. At Fatchett Legalisation, we offer expedited services to meet urgent requirements.

To obtain an apostille for a certificate of incorporation in the UK, follow these steps:

• Obtain an original copy of the Companies House document “wet ink” signed by an official of Companies House.
• Submit the document to the Legalisation Office or authorised service, such as Fatchett Legalisation.
• Pay the necessary fees.
• Wait for the document to be processed and returned with the apostille.

At Fatchett Legalisation, we can streamline this process, ensuring your documents are handled correctly and efficiently.

An apostille is a certificate attached to your Companies House document. It usually features a stamp or sticker and includes information such as the issuing country’s authentication, the identity of the official who signed the document, and the date of issue. It is designed to be easily recognisable by officials in foreign countries.

In the UK, apostilles are issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) through its Legalisation Office. When issuing an apostille, the FCDO will affix a certificate to the documents to show that the document and signatures are genuine. However, authorised service providers like Fatchett Legalisation can facilitate the process on your behalf, making it more convenient and often faster. For further assistance or to initiate the apostille process for your Companies House documents, please get in touch with Fatchett Legalisation. Our knowledgeable team is here to guide you through every step of the process.