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Document Clearing& Attestation
Personal and company documents attested, translated and cleared for use with UAE authorities, banks and employers, from degree and marriage certificates to board resolutions.
- Certificate Attestation
- Legal Translation
- MOFA Attestation
- Company Documents
- Document Typing
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Documents Accepted the First Time
Documents issued abroad usually need to be attested before UAE authorities will accept them: notarised in the issuing country, attested by its foreign ministry and the UAE embassy there, and then attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Documents not in Arabic or English may also need legal translation.
A missing stamp can stall a visa, a company setup or a bank account for weeks. We tell you exactly which steps your document needs, handle the UAE side, coordinate the overseas steps where possible, and arrange certified legal translation when it is required.

How Document Clearing Works
Five steps from requirement to accepted document.
- 01
Requirement Check
We confirm what the receiving authority needs and which steps your document is missing.
- 02
Home-Country Steps
Notarisation, foreign ministry and UAE embassy attestation arranged or guided.
- 03
MOFA Attestation
The document attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- 04
Translation
Certified legal translation into Arabic, where required.
- 05
Submission
The cleared document submitted to the authority or returned to you.
Documents We Commonly Clear
Personal and corporate documents we handle regularly.
- Degree and education certificates
- Marriage and birth certificates
- Certificates of incorporation and good standing
- Board resolutions and powers of attorney
- Memorandum and Articles of foreign parent companies
- Commercial invoices and certificates of origin
Why Use TMFS for Document Clearing
Getting the chain of stamps right saves weeks.
Exact steps confirmed upfront
UAE attestation handled for you
Overseas steps coordinated where possible
Certified legal translation arranged
Linked to your visa or company file
Progress tracked to completion
The TMFS Advantage
What sets our document clearing apart.
Attestation Chains
We know the steps for common countries and document types.
Legal Translation
Certified translations arranged when authorities require Arabic.
Overseas Coordination
Guidance on the home-country steps before you send documents.
First-Time Acceptance
Documents checked against the receiving authority’s requirements.
Why Clients Choose TMFS for Attestation
Three things clients mention most.

Clear instructions
You know exactly what each document needs.
Fewer rejections
Documents accepted the first time.
Joined-up
Attestation tied into your visa or setup timeline.
What Clients Say
Feedback from founders who set up with TMFS.
Document Attestation: Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about attesting documents for the UAE.
Why do my documents need attesting?
Which documents need attestation?
Do I need a translation?
How long does attestation take?
Can you attest documents from any country?
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs · UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Prepared from publicly available guidance from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE federal law as of October 2026. Time Machine Financial Services is independent of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is not affiliated with or acting for any UAE government authority.
Attestation steps, fees and accepted document formats change. Confirm the current position for your situation with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or ask us, before acting on this page.
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Tell us what you need and a consultant will reply within one working day, with no obligation.
- The consultant you speak to stays on your file
- A straight answer on structure, cost and timeline
- A reply within one working day
- A free 20-minute consultation
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