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How Company Documents Are Legalised in Singapore
Company document apostille in Singapore starts with a Notary Public: company documents are private documents, so the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) apostilles them only after notarisation. For a non-Hague country, the embassy then attests them. The chain is:
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Notarisation
a director or authorised signatory signs before a Notary Public, who checks identity and proof of authority (for example a board resolution).
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SAL authentication
SAL authenticates the notarised document and affixes an apostille certificate.
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Embassy attestation
only if the country is not in the Hague Apostille Convention, such as the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or Malaysia.
Commercial documents such as commercial invoices and certificates of origin follow a different route: they are first endorsed by a Chamber of Commerce (SCCI, SCCCI, SICCI, SICC, SMCCI or SMF), then go to SAL.
For the general process, see our SAL apostille service in Singapore. Not sure which route applies to your document set? Send us the list and the country — we confirm before you pay.
Why Corporate Document Legalisation Gets Delayed
The wrong person signs
The Notary Public needs to see that the signatory has authority to act for the company. We check the board resolution or other proof of authority before the appointment.
A document is sent straight to SAL
Private company documents need notarisation first. Going to the SAL counter without it wastes a trip.
Commercial papers skip the Chamber
Certificates of origin and invoices need Chamber of Commerce endorsement before SAL — we arrange it in the right order.
The country needs an embassy step
For non-Hague countries the apostille alone is not the end. We add embassy attestation in Singapore after SAL.
The receiver needs another language
If the overseas bank or registry needs Chinese, Arabic or another language, the translation has to fit into the chain. See translation and apostille.
Company Documents We Legalise
| Document | Typical use overseas | Service page |
|---|---|---|
| ACRA bizfile, certificate of incorporation, good standing | Bank KYC, subsidiary setup, tenders | ACRA bizfile apostille |
| Board resolutions, director's certificates, constitution | Opening accounts, appointing representatives | This page |
| Corporate power of attorney | Authorising a local agent or lawyer overseas | Power of attorney in Singapore |
| Employment letters, payslips, experience certificates | Staff visas and overseas jobs | Employment letter apostille |
| Certificates of origin, commercial invoices | Exports and customs | Certificate of origin legalisation |
| Company documents for a WFOE or branch in China | China company setup | Company documents apostille for China |
Our Company Document Apostille Service
Document review
we tell you which documents need a notary, a Chamber endorsement or an embassy step
Notarisation
director signs before an appointed Notary Public, at our office or with a
SAL submission and collection
we take the notarised set to the SAL legalisation counter
Embassy attestation
for non-Hague countries, completed after SAL
Translation
certified translation when the destination needs it
Corporate invoicing
one invoice in the company's name
Company Document Apostille Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notarise + Apostille | Board resolutions, director's certificates, corporate POAs, HR letters | From SGD 249 per document (10% off 5+) | 1–3 working days |
| Chamber + Apostille | Certificates of origin, commercial invoices | From SGD 249 per document (10% off 5+) | 1–3 working days |
| Apostille + Embassy | Company documents for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Malaysia and other non-Hague countries | From SGD 448 + embassy fee | 5–10 working days |
The prices shown above are starting prices. Your final price depends on the document type, number of pages and destination country, and will be confirmed in a written quotation before any work begins.
Add-ons: translation from SGD 29 per page · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip · extra apostilled sets from SGD 19 per copy
Government fees (paid at cost, set by SAL and statute): notarial certificate SGD 75 (+SGD 20 per extra party) · signature witnessing SGD 40 · SAL authentication of a notarised document SGD 87.20 · apostille on a Singapore government document SGD 10.70.
How to Legalise Company Documents — 4 Steps
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Send the document list
and the destination country on WhatsApp or email.
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Get the exact route and an all-in quote
notary, Chamber, SAL, embassy, translation — before you pay.
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The director signs before the Notary Public;
we handle SAL and any embassy step.
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Collect the legalised set or we deliver it
to your office anywhere in Singapore.
What to Send or Bring
- The company documents to be legalised (originals or signed versions)
- Proof of authority for the signatory — for example a board resolution
- NRIC or passport of each director or signatory who signs
- The overseas bank's, registry's or partner's checklist
- How many legalised sets you need
Company Documents by Destination
Apostille countries: apostille for China · apostille for India · apostille for Indonesia · apostille for Vietnam · apostille for Philippines · apostille for South Korea · apostille for Japan · apostille for Australia · apostille for Pakistan · apostille for Saudi Arabia · apostille for UK · apostille for USA
Embassy attestation needed: UAE embassy attestation · Qatar embassy attestation · Kuwait embassy attestation · Malaysia document legalisation · Egypt embassy attestation · Thailand embassy legalisation
Private document route explained: notarisation and apostille.
Why Singapore Companies Choose Us
We check signing authority first
so the notary appointment isn't wasted.
One contact for the full chain
notary, Chamber, SAL, embassy, translation.
Clear pricing
our fee and government fees listed separately, total agreed upfront.
Singapore-based
Suntec Tower One, 7 Temasek Boulevard, with pickup and delivery to your office.
Samples of what you get back
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Company Document Apostille — FAQs
Can a board resolution be apostilled in Singapore?
Who must sign company documents before the notary?
How much does corporate document legalisation cost in Singapore?
Do certificates of origin go to a notary?
Do company documents for China still need embassy legalisation?
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Does the director need to come in person?
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