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China Apostille Status
China: member of the Hague Apostille Convention since 7 November 2023. A Singapore Academy of Law apostille is the final Singapore step — there is no Chinese embassy legalisation. Translation: a Chinese (Simplified) translation may be requested by the receiving office in China; confirm with that office before you start. Last checked: 29 September 2026 (HCCH status table).
Do Singapore Company Documents for China Still Need the Chinese Embassy?
No. China has been a Hague Apostille Convention member since 7 November 2023, so a Singapore company documents apostille for China from the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) replaces Chinese embassy legalisation — for the ACRA bizfile, certificate of incorporation, board resolutions, powers of attorney and the constitution (M&A). Company-issued documents such as resolutions and powers of attorney are notarised by a Singapore Notary Public first, and if the receiving office asks for a Chinese (Simplified) translation, the order is translation, notarisation, then SAL.
Whether a particular document can go to SAL directly or needs a notary first depends on how SAL can verify it — we confirm the route for each document before you pay. For the bizfile itself, see ACRA bizfile apostille.
Why China Company Documents Get Delayed
Following the old embassy process
Since 7 November 2023 the Chinese embassy step is not part of the chain for Singapore documents. We take your documents to SAL and stop there, unless the receiving office tells you otherwise.
Translation added after the apostille
If the receiving office asks for a Chinese translation, it is done before notarisation, so the notary and SAL cover the translated bundle. We arrange Chinese translation and apostille in that order.
Company documents taken straight to SAL
Board resolutions, powers of attorney and other company-issued documents are private documents; SAL only apostilles them after notarisation. See notarisation and apostille.
The director or signatory isn't available
A resolution or power of attorney signed for China is signed in front of the notary. We plan the signing around your directors; a notary visit to your office is available on request.
Documents not in English
SAL accepts documents in English or bilingual with English. Chinese-only documents need a different route — ask us first.
Our Company Documents Apostille Service for China
Bundle pre-check
we list each document, its route (direct to SAL or notary first) and the order of steps
Chinese (Simplified) translation
when the receiving office asks for it, done before notarisation
Notarisation
signatures of directors and authorised signatories, and certified copies (certified true copy)
Power of attorney drafting support and signing
SAL submission and collection
we queue at the SAL counter for you
Pickup and delivery
from your office or corporate secretary anywhere in Singapore
Company Documents Apostille for China — Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
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| Direct Apostille | Company documents SAL can verify directly | From SGD 35 per document | 1–2 working days |
| Notarise + Apostille | Board resolutions, powers of attorney, certified copies of the constitution | From SGD 249 per document (10% off 5+) | 1–3 working days |
| Translate + Notarise + Apostille | Bundles where the receiving office in China asks for Chinese (Simplified) | From SGD 199 + translation from SGD 29/page | 2–4 working days |
| WFOE Bundle | Bizfile, certificate of incorporation, resolution and POA together | From SGD 249 per document (10% off 5+) | 1–3 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: Chinese translation from SGD 29 per page · extra party signing before the notary from SGD 19 per copy · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip · extra apostilled sets from SGD 19 per copy
Government and statutory fees (passed on at cost): SAL apostille on a document it verifies directly SGD 10.70 · apostille on an SAL-made copy SGD 11.77 · SAL authentication of a notarised document SGD 87.20, paid at the notary (SAL's SGD 10.70 is not charged on top) · notarial certificate SGD 75, plus SGD 20 per extra party.
How to Apostille Company Documents for China — 4 Steps
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Send photos
of your documents on WhatsApp and tell us what they're for in China.
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Get the route for each document and an all-in price
before you pay anything.
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We translate if requested, notarise, and take the bundle to SAL.
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Collect it, or we deliver it
to your office, ready to courier to China.
What to Send or Bring
- The original documents, or the bizfile and certificate of incorporation as issued
- NRIC or passport of each director or signatory who signs before the notary
- The document list or email from the receiving office, bank or agent in China, including whether a Chinese translation is required
- The Chinese names of the company and people, if already registered in China
- How many apostilled sets you need
Related Documents for China
For China: apostille for China · birth certificate apostille for China · Chinese translation and apostille
Other company documents: ACRA bizfile apostille · certificate of origin legalisation · employment letter apostille
Why Singapore Companies Choose Us
One bundle, one plan
every document's route set out before anything is signed.
Translation in the right order
so a missing step doesn't send you back to the notary.
Clear pricing
our fee and SAL's fee listed separately; total agreed upfront.
Business-friendly
office pickup and corporate invoicing.
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Company Documents Apostille for China — FAQs
Do Singapore company documents need Chinese embassy legalisation?
How much does it cost to apostille company documents for China?
How long does a company documents apostille for China take?
Do I need a Chinese translation for my company documents?
Can an ACRA bizfile be apostilled for China?
Does a director need to sign in front of a notary?
Can someone else collect the apostilled documents?
Are you the Singapore Academy of Law or the Chinese embassy?
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