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Documents and authentication formalities
We check whether you need a Business Register certificate, including an English-language version, or whether the recipient accepts a Business Register extract.
For export documents, such as certificates of origin, invoices and company declarations, we assess the available Chamber endorsements separately. These documents do not necessarily follow the same procedure.
If you already have a document, we review its type, date, signature and format. We then assess whether you can use it or need a different document. A clear copy can support the initial assessment, although completing the procedure may require originals.
An ex UPICA stamp legalises the Chamber official’s signature. The competent Prefecture issues apostilles for Chamber documents that fall within its administrative remit. We identify the appropriate procedure for your document and destination.
If consular legalisation is necessary, we coordinate the applicable steps after checking with the relevant offices. Translation and shipping may also form part of the engagement, where the quotation includes them.
Italian corporate documents for use abroad
The service covers documents issued in Italy for submission to foreign banks, authorities or business counterparties.
We define the scope of assistance according to the destination country and the nature of your matter. The applicable formalities depend on the document and the recipient’s requirements.
Corporate procedures requiring documents abroad
Our service supports Italian companies, directors and professionals who need to present corporate documents abroad.
You may need assistance when opening a branch, incorporating a company abroad, completing know-your-customer (KYC) checks or participating in a tender. The service can also help you document a company’s structure and powers of representation.
How the A&P service works
- Review of your request. Send us any available document, the counterparty’s instructions, the destination country and your deadline. We check which information and formalities you need.
- Scope and quotation. You receive a quotation setting out the included activities, expected expenses and estimated timescale. We also identify any original documents or authorisations you need to provide.
- Coordination of the procedure. Once you appoint us, we coordinate document retrieval and the agreed formalities. Depending on the case, this may involve the Chamber of Commerce, Prefecture, foreign representation and other relevant parties.
- Translation and delivery. Where requested, we coordinate translation of the document package and arrange delivery as agreed. The foreign recipient retains the final decision on acceptance.
What to send us for a quotation
Please provide:
- Company name and Italian tax code or VAT number.
- Destination country, recipient and purpose of the request.
- Written instructions from the recipient and a copy of the document, if available.
- Required language, number of copies and any deadline.
- Details of the original documents you hold and whether you need shipping.
Costs and processing times
The cost depends on the document you need, the required formalities, the number of copies, any translation and delivery.
Processing times also depend on the relevant offices’ availability and consular requirements. Our quotation distinguishes professional fees from expenses and specifies any excluded services.
We assess urgent requests before accepting the engagement.
Complete our contact form or book a consultation with our team.
