Legal documentation and attestation in the UAE
Company formation, property transactions and residency all depend on correct, attested documents. JRE coordinates the documentation and works with licensed legal professionals — such as our legal partner Al Safa & Partners — where legal services are required.
The challenge
Documents issued abroad often need attestation and legal translation before UAE authorities accept them. Corporate documents, powers of attorney and wills must meet local requirements to be enforceable.
What JRE can help coordinate
- Corporate document coordination
- Memorandum and Articles
- Shareholder agreements
- Employment documents
- Powers of Attorney
- Notarisation
- Legal translation
- Document attestation
- Wills and estate planning coordination
- Trademark registration support
Service options
MOAs, shareholder agreements and resolutions, prepared with licensed legal professionals.
Attestation chains and legal Arabic translation for foreign documents.
Coordination of powers of attorney, wills registration and trademark applications.
Typical process
- 01Review of the documents you need and their purpose
- 02Referral to licensed legal professionals where required
- 03Drafting, review and signing
- 04Notarisation, translation and attestation
- 05Registration with the relevant authority
Documents commonly required
- Passport copies
- Existing corporate documents
- Original documents for attestation
- Details of parties, assets or trademarks concerned
Authorities & regulatory considerations
Legal services in the UAE must be provided by licensed legal professionals. Attestation involves the issuing country and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs; wills can be registered with courts such as DIFC Courts or local courts. JRE coordinates documentation and is not a law firm.
Fees depend on emirate, authority, activity and scope. We provide a personalised written quote — no fixed prices or approval guarantees are published.
Frequently asked questions
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Tell us what you need. A member of the PRO & Financial Services team will respond with next steps and a personalised quote.
JRE coordinates corporate, PRO and financial administration through its dedicated in-house service department, working with appropriately licensed specialists where required. JRE is not a bank, licensed lender, law firm, audit firm or registered tax agent. Approvals by authorities, free zones and banks are at their sole discretion; no outcome, timeline or price is guaranteed until confirmed in a written quote.