Blog

If you need to use a legal document abroad, you may be asked to have it apostilled. In this blog article, we explain everything you need to know about apostilles and the process of having a document authenticated for use overseas. What is an apostille and what is its purpose? Apostilles were introduced by an…

When dealing with property transactions and applications submitted to HM Land Registry, identity verification is often a key requirement. Two commonly used documents are the ID1 and ID2 forms, which respectively help confirm the identity of individuals and of corporations involved in property matters. Below is a straightforward guide to what these forms are, who…

A certificate of good standing (COGS) is an official document issued by Companies House. It confirms that the company/partnership has been in continuous existence since incorporation and that no action is currently being taken by Companies House to strike the company/partnership off the register. What Information Can Be Included? By default, the certificate includes the…

If you require notaries in London to assist with the notarisation of documents for Demat applications for India, our experienced team can guide you through every step of the process efficiently and correctly. A Demat account (short for “dematerialised account”) allows investors to hold financial securities in electronic form rather than as physical share certificates….

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act introduced mandatory identity verification for directors and persons with significant control (PSC) of UK companies. While the process is relatively straightforward in theory, IT and logistics issues often lead to outside help being required. This is particularly problematic for company secretarial teams, executive assistants, and family offices that…