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What Are Valid Forms Of ID In The UK?

22.11.2024 | Hasib Heron

In the UK, different situations require different forms of identification. There are widely recognised guidelines to ensure that your ID is valid. This guide will help you understand...

How to Get a Pet Passport

17.10.2024 | Hasib Heron

If you’re planning to travel abroad with your pet, whether for a holiday, a move or something else, you must ensure that you have the correct documents.  In...

Letters of Administration: What They Are & How to Apply

30.09.2024 | Hasib Heron

You may need to apply for a Letter of Administration if a loved one has passed away without leaving a will. This document makes you responsible for managing...

What is a Solicitor?: Notary Public Vs. Solicitor

23.08.2024 | Hasib Heron

You probably know that a solicitor is a legal professional, but you might not understand what exactly they can do. Many of our clients ask us about this...

Who Can Apostille a Document in the UK?

06.08.2024 | Hasib Heron

An apostille – which legalises your document for use abroad – must be issued by the assigned competent authority in the country the document originates from. In the...

What Is A Golden Visa?: Requirements and Benefits

01.07.2024 | Hasib Heron

Many of us dream of living in another country. But if you don’t have family or a sponsor there, it can be difficult to obtain a visa. For...

What is a Utility Bill? + 5 Examples

22.05.2024 | Hasib Heron

Your utility bills aren’t just worth keeping for budgeting and accounts purposes. They can also serve as crucial documentation when you need to prove your identity. From confirming...

Understanding the Basics: What Does Attestation Mean

26.04.2024 | Hasib Heron

  Attestation is the process of authenticating a document at the Embassy or High Commission of the country where you intend to use it. This is often called...

How to Obtain a Death Certificate in the UK

14.03.2024 | Hasib Heron

You must register a death with the General Register Office within five days in England, Wales and Northern Ireland or eight days in Scotland. At the appointment, you...

How to Get Your Proof of Address: A Comprehensive Overview

11.01.2024 | Hasib Heron

When opening a bank account, applying for a job or making other important arrangements, you often need to provide proof of your home address. If an organisation requests...

The Hague Convention Demystified: A Guide to International Legal Agreements

13.12.2023 | Hasib Heron

As countries across the globe become more and more connected, there’s an increasing need for compatible legal processes. The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) is an...

Essential Documents For a New Passport Application

11.08.2023 | Hasib Heron

To apply for a British passport, you need certain documents that prove your identity and citizenship. Though the application process is usually straightforward, it’s important to ensure that...

Understanding Certificate of Good Standing and Its Importance in Business

17.07.2023 | Hasib Heron

A certificate of good standing is an important document for any business. It confirms that your company has been in continuous, unbroken existence since its incorporation and that...

A Comprehensive Guide to Portuguese Citizenship Application Requirements

10.07.2023 | Hasib Heron

Portuguese citizenship is increasingly desirable, given it allows you to live, work, and travel within the European Union as you please.  Starting a business in Portugal? Marrying a...

Getting Married Outside the UK: What You Need to Know

16.06.2023 | Hasib Heron

Tying the knot is an exciting milestone, and doing it abroad can make this special occasion even more memorable. But there’s a catch – UK citizens getting married...

Understanding the Role of a Medallion Signature Guarantee

16.06.2023 | Hasib Heron

Financial transactions can sometimes feel like a maze, especially when securities like stocks or bonds are involved. This is where a Medallion Signature Guarantee (MSG) comes in, helping...

Everything You Need to Know About A Certificate of No Impediment

20.03.2023 | Hasib Heron

If you’re planning to get married abroad, you may need a Certificate of No Impediment (CNI). But first things first: What is a CNI? A CNI is a...

What You Need to Know Before Working Overseas

20.03.2023 | Hasib Heron

Thinking about working overseas? It can be a thrilling adventure pursued for a number of reasons. Exploring new cultures, gaining valuable work experience, and expanding your personal and...

How To Go About Selling a Property Abroad

20.03.2023 | Hasib Heron

If you’re thinking of selling your property abroad, it’s important to understand the legal requirements and processes involved. This can be a daunting task, especially if you’re unfamiliar...

9 Documents Required When Buying a Property Abroad

20.03.2023 | Hasib Heron

Buying property abroad can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be a complex and confusing undertaking. One of the most important aspects of the...

How To Make Sure Your Will is Valid

13.03.2023 | Hasib Heron

Many individuals don’t think about making arrangements for a Last Will and Testament before reaching their senior years. While most younger individuals tend to set up their Will...

Everything You Need to Know About Studying Abroad

06.02.2023 | Hasib Heron

Documents Required Before Studying Overseas Studying abroad is a privilege you should grab with both hands if the opportunity ever presents itself. This article will give you a...

Documentation Required by Minors When Travelling Alone

23.12.2022 | Hasib Heron

Join us as we delve into all of the documentation required for children travelling whether it be alone, with their own parents or with another adult. It is...

Difference Between Notarised and Apostilled in the UK

15.07.2022 | Hasib Heron

We encounter all types of questions regarding document legalisation and in this post, we aim to highlight the difference between notarised and apostilled in the UK. From the...

Notarising an Affidavit in the UK: Everything You Need to Know

26.05.2022 | Hasib Heron

Preparing affidavit statements is a common legal process used in various UK civil and criminal cases. In this article, we’ll show you how to gain a sworn affidavit...

What Is an Apostille?

22.03.2022 | Hasib Heron

When sending a legal document abroad, you will often be asked to get an apostille on the document. For many, this is the first experience of an apostille....

Who Can Certify Documents in the UK?

18.02.2022 | Hasib Heron

Certification is the act of confirming the validity of a document. When applying for something like a mortgage, bank account or a new job abroad, you may be...

A Full Guide to Statutory Declarations

07.01.2022 | Hasib Heron

Have you ever encountered a situation where you needed to provide a sworn statement, but a trip to court seemed unnecessary? In many legal and administrative scenarios, a...

How to Become a Notary Public in the UK

02.12.2021 | Hasib Heron

In this article, you will find out more about the work notaries do, the skills needed to be a successful notary, and how to qualify in England and...

How to get my Fingerprints Verified

02.04.2021 | Hasib Heron

Certain organisations, both in the UK and abroad, may ask you to provide your fingerprints for a variety of reasons. Often, if the fingerprints are needed overseas, and...

Do you speak American?

31.12.2020 | Hasib Heron

Apparently, in common speech, 4,000 words are used differently in America than they are in the  UK.  Many commonly used ‘Anglo American’ words are spelt differently for example ...

New rules for business with Europe

03.12.2020 | Hasib Heron

If you are responsible for a limited liability company registered with Companies House, you probably have already received a letter from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial...

Protect your Intellectual Property with a NDA

20.08.2020 | Hasib Heron

Perhaps during lockdown, you have come up with some really good, potentially money-making ideas or products. Such ideas may be considered to be intellectual property. Even though you...

I am starting a Company in Egypt!

03.08.2020 | Hasib Heron

Usually, by the time the entrepreneur contacts and tells the notary that they are starting a Company in Egypt, the legal work is well under way.  The transaction...

Covid-19 and Powers of Attorney

13.05.2020 | Hasib Heron

With widespread travel restrictions being implemented, it is becoming increasingly difficult to carry out transactions with an international element such as buying or selling a property abroad, or...

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

29.04.2020 | Hasib Heron

Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) HM Treasury has revised previous Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations to take account of the changes required by the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering...

Offices in Canary Wharf

13.12.2019 | Hasib Heron

We pleased to announce that we are branching out to Canary Wharf! From 2 January 2020 you can book an appointment to see us at 30 Churchill Place,...

Notarising a BEN2 FORM – Declaration as to verification of identity

13.11.2019 | Hasib Heron

What is a BEN2 FORM? In Ireland, the Registry of Beneficial Ownership has introduced a new requirement for individuals who are beneficial owners in Irish companies. Now, if...

Buying abroad

28.08.2019 | Hasib Heron

Many elements of a notary’s work involve buying or selling real estate outside the UK; be it … Land: regulated, unregulated… Buildings: Residential; second homes, investment property, off...

Notarised Documents For The UAE

15.08.2019 | Hasib Heron

+ Click here to see country requirements for UAE Doing Business In The UAE? The most common document a notary deals with – particularly in relation to business...

Notarisation To Access Your Facebook Account

15.08.2019 | Hasib Heron

How to Access a Locked Facebook Business Account If you have a Facebook Page you can no longer access, and you wish to retrieve it, Facebook may ask...

Going to work in the UAE?

15.08.2019 | Hasib Heron

Congratulations! You’ve just got a new job and you’re off to the UAE! Before you can up-sticks and move to sunnier climes, you may be asked to dig...

The Apostille

15.08.2019 | Hasib Heron

The Apostille, also known as the Apostille Convention, Apostille Treaty and its full name the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, is in...

What is a Notary?

15.08.2019 | Hasib Heron

You most likely have never heard of a Notary. Despite being the third and oldest branch of the legal profession, it’s a role which often goes under the...

Notarisation / Legalisation / Attestation of documents for working abroad

14.08.2019 | Hasib Heron

Going to work in the UAE or Gulf region?  A big attraction of going to work in the Gulf is that there is no income tax and it...

What’s in a word, certify, notarise, apostille, legalise…

10.08.2019 | Hasib Heron

Legal speak isn’t the easiest language to understand, and we often get clients confused about certain terms. Today, I’ll be looking at some of the most perplexing terms...

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