Commercial Document Attestation from Pakistan
Corporate legalisation for commercial invoices, certificates of origin, agency agreements, and SECP company records through Chambers of Commerce, MOFA, and foreign embassies.
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How commercial documents are legalised
Commercial documents headed abroad carry a separate legalisation chain from personal and educational papers. A certificate of origin, commercial invoice, board resolution, or commercial agreement is verified by the Chamber of Commerce or SECP first, then attested at MOFA, then stamped by the destination embassy where the country is not an Apostille member.
The Chamber of Commerce verifies that the company exists and the document is what it claims to be. SECP plays that role for corporate records such as certificates of incorporation and annual returns. MOFA then confirms the prior verification, and the embassy or apostille step closes the file for the destination.
Our role is the coordination. We confirm the correct first step for the document type, file the chamber or SECP verification, follow the MOFA filing, and complete the embassy or apostille step for the destination. Corporate accounts get a dedicated coordinator and consolidated billing for batches.
Processing runs about 1 to 2 weeks for the full chain.
Who needs commercial attestation
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Turnaround
Standard: 7-14 business days
Express options available
Where it is used
Pickup and delivery
Collection and return by courier in Islamabad-rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Faisalabad.
How the chamber, MOFA, and embassy steps fit
We confirm the first step, file the chamber or SECP verification, run the MOFA filing, and complete the embassy or apostille step for the destination.
We confirm the first step
We check whether the document is verified by the Chamber of Commerce or by SECP, based on the document type.
Chamber or SECP verification
The company record is verified and the document is stamped.
MOFA attestation
The verified document is filed at MOFA for attestation.
Embassy or apostille step
Non-Hague destinations take the embassy stamp after MOFA. Hague destinations close with the MOFA apostille.
What we need from you
Have these documents ready before you order. Missing papers usually add time.
How we handle your personal documents Request a QuoteCommercial document with company seal
Company registration documents
Company authorisation letter
CNIC copy of the signatory
Check the latest recorded stage of your order.
Original degrees and certificates can be hard to replace. The order record shows collection, authority submission, completion, and return, with a note if another paper is requested.
WhatsApp updates when the stage changes
We send a message after a recorded submission or completion, so you do not need to call for the same update.
We send you scans before we ship
Before we hand your attested documents back to the courier, we upload high-resolution scans so you know the job is done.
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What commercial customers told us
Feedback from companies that used us for export and corporate document legalisation.
"Our export invoices and certificate of origin needed MOFA commercial attestation for a Saudi shipment. Attestdone got the chamber of commerce stamp first, then filed at MOFA, all in four working days. The shipment sailed on schedule."
Khalid Mahmood
Karachi
"We needed our incorporation certificate and trade licence attested for a UAE company setup. Attestdone handled the commercial section at MOFA and returned the papers in four days. Clean file, no follow-ups needed."
Sana Traders
Lahore
Commercial attestation questions
Commercial attestation questions we answer most often.
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Services that go with commercial attestation
Certified translation is added for Arabic destination files, and the apostille replaces the embassy step for Hague members.
MOFA Attestation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the second stamp on any Pakistani document heading overseas. After the issuing body confirms the document (HEC for degrees, IBCC for school certificates, NADRA for personal documents), MOFA adds its own stamp that confirms the prior verification. MOFA runs two routes. The traditional attestation feeds into the embassy step for non-Hague destinations like the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Malaysia. The apostille route is a single stamp valid in Hague Convention member states that accept Pakistani apostilles, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, China, the UK, Australia, and others. Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland are members but objected to Pakistan's accession, so the apostille is not accepted there and we verify each case with the receiving office. Pakistan acceded to the Hague Convention, and the apostille route entered into force on 9 March 2023. Our main office is in Lahore, where we coordinate intake, customer support, and nationwide dispatch. MOFA operates from offices in Lahore and Islamabad, so we file at the location that fits your document and route. Legal documents such as power of attorney, court orders, and affidavits, and commercial documents such as board resolutions, certificates of origin, and export invoices, run separate tracks at MOFA with their own fees and timelines. Legal papers must be notarised first. Commercial papers must be verified by the Chamber of Commerce or SECP before MOFA will accept them. Both classes are covered on this page. Personal and educational documents run 2 to 3 working days at MOFA, and legal and commercial files 3 to 5. Express service can finish in about a day for eligible files.
Apostille Attestation (Hague Convention)
Apostille Pakistan applicants obtain from MOFA is a single certificate that makes a Pakistani document valid in accepting Hague Convention member states. It replaces the embassy step that used to be required for every destination. Pakistan acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention, and it entered into force on 9 March 2023. For member states like Saudi Arabia, the UK, Australia, Turkey, Italy, and others, the apostille is now the final step. For non-member states like the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Malaysia, the traditional MOFA attestation followed by the embassy stamp is still required. Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland are members but objected to Pakistan's accession, so a Pakistani apostille is not accepted there and we confirm the route per case. The apostille applies to documents that have already been verified by their issuing body. A degree needs HEC attestation first. A birth certificate needs NADRA verification first. Once the issuing body has stamped the document, MOFA issues the apostille. Pre-verified documents run 1 to 3 working days, and files that need fresh verification 3 to 7. We handle the filing and track the certificate until it is issued.
Certified Translation
A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a statement from the translator that the rendering is accurate, signed and dated, and usually confirmed by a notary public. Embassies, foreign universities, and employers ask for this form rather than a plain translation because they need to know who stands behind the accuracy. The most common jobs we handle are Urdu to English (nikah nama, educational documents, CNIC and domicile records), English to Arabic (for Saudi and Gulf employer files), and Urdu to Arabic (for marriage and family documents used in the Gulf). For Saudi and UAE files the translated document usually goes through MOFA and the embassy after the notary step. The translator attaches a signed statement to the translated pages. The notary then confirms the translator signed in their presence, which is what gives the package its official character. Some destinations also want the translation typed on their embassy letterhead format. We check the receiving office requirement before starting. We collect the original or a legible copy, confirm the target language and the receiving office, and return the certified translation with the notary seal ready for the next step in the file.
Where commercial documents are used
Commercial documents are attested for the destination on the country pages. The destination decides whether the embassy or apostille step applies.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi work and family visas split between the MOFA apostille and the traditional consular route depending on your sponsor and profession. Regulated roles in healthcare, engineering, and academia require the Saudi Cultural Mission Mosadaqa check, which adds weeks if not scheduled early. We assess your offer letter, verify degrees with HEC and MOFA, and manage the complete submission chain in Islamabad.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the Saudi Arabia mission websiteTimeline and route notes
2 to 10 weeks depending on whether Mosadaqa is required
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
UAE
Employment visas, residency applications, and company setups across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah demand physical consular legalisation. Typing centres in the Emirates look for both the federal MOFA barcode and the official UAE Embassy sticker before submitting to GDRFA or MOHRE. We manage each counter submission across Pakistan and return the stamped originals to your address.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the UAE mission websiteTimeline and route notes
5 to 7 working days after MOFA
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
Qatar
Qatar consular officers enforce strict physical standards on original certificates, rejecting laminated papers, minor tears, or irregular stamps without refund. Healthcare hires for Hamad Medical Corporation and private sector workers need clean, authenticated dossiers for their QVC biometric processing. We pre-screen every page, complete the HEC and MOFA steps, and lodge your file directly with the Qatar Embassy in Islamabad.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of Qatar, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the Qatar mission websiteTimeline and route notes
7 to 10 working days after MOFA
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
Kuwait
Securing a work permit or family visa in Kuwait City requires navigating specific consular and cultural approval windows. Regulated professions must obtain clearance from the Kuwait Cultural Office in Islamabad before the embassy accepts degree certificates for stamping. We determine the exact requirements of your sponsor, execute the domestic verifications, and deliver legalised documents with tracking.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of Kuwait, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the Kuwait mission websiteTimeline and route notes
5 to 7 working days for embassy. Cultural Office may add 2 to 3 weeks.
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
Bahrain
Bahrain accession to the Hague Apostille Convention allows most Pakistani workers and families to use the simplified MOFA apostille on degrees and NADRA records. When specific employers or government bodies require traditional consular legalisation, we route the papers through the Bahrain Embassy in Islamabad. We manage the verification chain from pickup to final return.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of Bahrain, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the Bahrain mission websiteTimeline and route notes
5 to 7 working days after MOFA
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
Oman
Oman accepts the Hague Apostille, removing the need for consular queues at the Oman Embassy in Islamabad. Educational degrees, medical licences, and NADRA marriage certificates require only institutional verification and the MOFA apostille sticker to be valid across Muscat and regional governorates. We handle the domestic attestation steps and return your documents by tracked courier.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of Oman, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the Oman mission websiteTimeline and route notes
5 to 7 working days after MOFA
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
United Kingdom
UK immigration authorities, universities, and professional regulators such as the GMC and NMC recognise the Hague Apostille issued by Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You do not need consular legalisation from the British High Commission in Islamabad. We manage your university verifications, HEC e-attestation, and the MOFA apostille filing for your UK dossier.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
British High Commission, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the United Kingdom mission websiteTimeline and route notes
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
Canada
Express Entry profiles and provincial immigration streams require an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from designated bodies such as WES, IQAS, or ICAS. These organisations demand verified transcripts in sealed institutional envelopes matching your exact reference number, while IRCC requires apostilled civil records and police clearances. We manage the university registrar coordination, HEC verification, and MOFA apostille workflow.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
High Commission of Canada, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the Canada mission websiteTimeline and route notes
7 to 10 working days for HEC and shipping. ECA evaluation is separate and runs 4 to 12 weeks depending on the body.
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
Australia
The Department of Home Affairs, state nomination bodies, and skills assessing authorities (ACS, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, ANMAC) accept the Hague Apostille on Pakistani educational, civil, and work records. We handle your HEC degree verifications, police clearances, and federal apostille certification so your Australian migration dossier meets every statutory guideline.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Australian High Commission, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the Australia mission websiteTimeline and route notes
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
United States
Submitting civil records to the National Visa Center (NVC), preparing USCIS immigration petitions, or enrolling at an American university requires domestic verification and the federal MOFA apostille. There is no US Embassy legalisation step in Pakistan for these documents. We collect your academic degrees, NADRA certificates, and police clearances, complete the required verifications, and deliver your apostilled file.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of the United States, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the United States mission websiteTimeline and route notes
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
Germany
Because Germany formally objected to Pakistan accession under Article 12(2) of the Hague Convention, German authorities do not accept Pakistani apostilles. Applications for the EU Blue Card, student admissions through uni-assist, and ZAB recognition require traditional MOFA attestation followed by certified German translations. We verify the specific requirements of your German recipient and process the domestic attestations. Germany’s accession under Article 12(2) of the Convention means a Pakistani apostille is not accepted there, and the German Embassy does not attest or legalise Pakistani-issued documents (German Federal Foreign Office). We confirm the current position with the receiving office before filing. Most Pakistani degrees and certificates for Germany receive HEC or NADRA verification first, and employers and universities usually ask for a certified German translation.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of Germany, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the Germany mission websiteTimeline and route notes
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA, subject to current acceptance rules
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
France
Enrolling at French universities or moving for employment requires Pakistani academic degrees, birth certificates, and police clearances to carry the MOFA apostille. French consulates and prefectures also mandate sworn translations of civil documents. We coordinate the HEC verification, MOFA apostille, and certified French translation as a unified service.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of France, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the France mission websiteTimeline and route notes
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
Italy
Italian university admissions, CIMEA statement applications, and Nulla Osta family reunion visas require Pakistani academic degrees, marriage certificates, and birth records to carry the MOFA apostille. Italian authorities also mandate sworn Italian translations. We manage the domestic attestation sequence and certified translations to keep your Italian visa application on schedule.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of Italy, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the Italy mission websiteTimeline and route notes
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
Spain
Moving to Spain for university education, employment, or residency requires Pakistani educational certificates, police records, and medical reports to carry the MOFA apostille. Spanish authorities also require official sworn Spanish translations (traducción jurada). We manage the complete verification, apostille, and translation sequence from start to finish.
Attestation Chain
Embassy
Embassy of Spain, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Hours and requirements change. Confirm on the official mission website.
Visit the Spain mission websiteTimeline and route notes
2 to 3 working days after HEC or NADRA
Route-specific quote confirmed before filing.
Commercial attestation from your city
We collect the commercial documents from your office and coordinate the chamber, MOFA, and embassy steps. Your city page covers the chamber and embassy route for your city.
📍 Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Free PickupLiving in the twin cities gives you direct geographic proximity to federal attestation infrastructure.
✓ No transit delay to the main government offices
Pickup Areas
📍 Lahore
Free PickupWith Punjab University, UET, and dozens of chartered colleges producing thousands of graduates each semester, Lahore represents Pakistan heaviest regional attestation demand.
📦 Lahore intake, then overnight courier to Islamabad for government filing
Pickup Areas
📍 Karachi
Free PickupBridging the 1,400-kilometre distance between Sindh commercial capital and federal ministries in Islamabad requires a disciplined courier chain.
📦 Lahore intake, then overnight courier to Islamabad for government filing
Pickup Areas
📍 Peshawar
IntercityKhyber Pakhtunkhwa extensive workforce in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar creates high demand for verified diplomas and police clearances in Peshawar.
📦 Lahore intake, then overnight courier to Islamabad for government filing
Pickup Areas
📍 Faisalabad
IntercityAs Pakistan textile capital, Faisalabad generates a unique mix of overseas technical employment visas and commercial export legalisation files.
📦 Lahore intake, then overnight courier to Islamabad for government filing
Pickup Areas
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