Apostille (Hague Convention 1961)
125 contracting parties accept Apostille as legalisation. Fastest route for most non-EU countries.
Business documents
VAT registration certificate translation English ↔ Norwegian
For international use, this document typically requires an Apostille (Hague Convention 1961, 125 contracting parties). For non-Hague countries, consular legalisation via the Foreign Office is required.
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Issuing body and use cases
Issuing body: HMRC — VAT certificate.
- International business registration and Companies House extract
- M&A and due diligence procedures
- EU public tenders and KYC obligations (6AMLD)
Legalisation route
Apostille, EU recognition or consular legalisation?
Direct EU recognition
Within the EU, direct recognition applies (Brussels IIa/IIb, Regulation 1191/2016) — no Apostille or legalisation required.
Consular legalisation
For non-Hague countries (e.g. Eritrea, Iran, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Iraq), consular legalisation via the Foreign Office and the destination embassy.
Do I need a certified translation for my business document?
For foreign trade registrations, M&A procedures, EU public tenders or KYC procedures (6AMLD), a certified or notarised translation is typically required.
What is the difference between an Apostille and consular legalisation?
Apostille (Hague Convention 1961) between 125 contracting parties. For non-Hague countries, consular legalisation via the Foreign Office and the destination embassy.
Do you work under NDA?
Yes. Confidentiality agreements are a standard part of M&A and due-diligence projects.
Ready to translate your document?
Send the scan, target language and destination country. We confirm Apostille or legalisation route and a realistic deadline in the quote.