Certificate of Merger Legalization for the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
A Certificate of Merger is an official document issued by a U.S. Secretary of State confirming that two or more business entities have legally combined into a single organization. When this document is to be submitted to authorities, banks, or business partners in the UAE, it must undergo full authentication and legalization to be officially recognized by UAE ministries, financial institutions, and commercial entities.
The U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce, together with the Embassy of the UAE in Washington, D.C., facilitates the legalization of Certificates of Merger that have been properly certified at the state, federal, and chamber levels, ensuring validity for legal, commercial, and official purposes in the UAE.
Legalization Process
To make your Certificate of Merger valid for use in the UAE, it must complete the following authentication steps:
Notarization – by a licensed U.S. notary public (if required).
State Authentication – by the Secretary of State where the document was issued.
Federal Authentication – by the U.S. Department of State (if applicable).
Chamber Certification – by the U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce.
Embassy Legalization – by the Embassy of the UAE in Washington, D.C.
Each step confirms the authenticity of signatures, seals, and document origin, ensuring acceptance by UAE authorities.
Notarized Company Document Processing Time & Fees.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $80 | - |
| Maryland notary, court and state fees | $15 | 1 |
| Embassy of UAE fee | $700 | 8 |
| Total | $795 | 9 business days |
About the Certificate of Merger
A Certificate of Merger serves as formal proof that two or more business entities have been consolidated into a single legal entity. It generally includes:
Names of the merging companies
Effective date of the merger
State approval and certification details
Name and registration number of the surviving entity
Signatures and seals from the Secretary of State
Legalizing this certificate verifies the authenticity of the merger transaction and ensures it is officially recognized for business, banking, and legal purposes in the UAE.
When Is a Legalized Certificate of Merger Required in the UAE?
A legalized Certificate of Merger may be required for:
Registering the merged entity with UAE government authorities
Updating corporate ownership or structure in official records
Opening or transferring corporate bank accounts
Participating in tenders, contracts, or agreements under the new entity name
Conducting legal proceedings or fulfilling partnership obligations
Without proper legalization, UAE authorities may not recognize the merger, which could delay or invalidate registration, banking, or contractual activities.
Start the Legalization Process
Ensure your Certificate of Merger is fully authenticated before submission to UAE authorities, banks, or partners. The Embassy of the UAE in Washington, D.C., together with the U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce, provides professional legalization services, ensuring your corporate document meets UAE standards for authenticity, recognition, and legal compliance.