Notary for UAE Company Registration (Mainland / Free Zone / DIFC)
Wrong-notary refusals cost weeks: a Bangkok family missed a US embassy interview because a district-office 'notarised copy' was rejected — NYC re-worked the file in 24 hours. NYC notarises MOA, POA and beneficial-owner declarations for DED, JAFZA, DMCC, DIFC and ADGM. Speak with an NYC Notarial Services Attorney — free intake, reply in 15 minutes.
Why Notary Public matters for United Arab Emirates
NYC notarises MOA, POA and beneficial-owner declarations for DED, JAFZA, DMCC, DIFC and ADGM.
Documents in this class are filed with Dubai DED, JAFZA, DMCC, DIFC ROC, ADGM Registration Authority, each with specific formatting NYC knows from continuous casework — Notarial Services Attorneys, sworn translators and MFA / embassy messengers all work the file inside one folder.
Real case study — NYC handled — Legalisation chain
- 1Notary Public
- 2MFA Apostille
- 3UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation in Dubai/Abu Dhabi
- 4Free Zone Authority filing
United Arab Emirates is not a Hague member — Consular Legalisation at the destination embassy in Bangkok is still required.
Common pitfalls when notarising for — Frequently notarised documents
- Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Power of Attorney for local agent
- Notarised passport copy
- Ultimate Beneficial Owner declaration
Frequently asked questions about — Local tips (United Arab Emirates)
- •UAE is not Hague — Apostille is not enough. NYC coordinates the UAE MOFA attestation in Dubai via partner PRO.
- •DIFC and ADGM (English common-law zones) accept English-language docs; DED Mainland requires Arabic sworn translation.
- •DMCC requires the MOA to be signed in-person or via DMCC-approved video KYC — NYC arranges the video slot.
FAQ — United Arab Emirates
Is Apostille enough for UAE?
No — UAE still requires MOFA attestation in Dubai. NYC handles the full Thai → MFA Apostille → UAE MOFA chain.
Which free zone is fastest?
DMCC and IFZA typically issue trade licences within 5–7 working days after notarised docs land in Dubai.