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Certified documents play a key role in Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks. Because of UK and international AML laws, banks, property firms, government bodies, and regulated institutions must verify who they are dealing with. As a result, they cannot proceed unless compliant documents are provided. This guide explains what individuals…
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When incorporating or maintaining an overseas entity, UK individuals often need to submit certified true copies of their identity documents and address proof instead of originals. In practice, overseas registries, banks, and corporate service providers rely on these certified copies to complete KYC and AML checks. As a result, they use them to verify…
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Using UK Documents in Vietnam: Apostille & Consular Legalisation Guide (2025 Edition) Introduction If you need to use UK documents in Vietnam—such as a UK marriage certificate, degree certificate, or company incorporation papers—you must complete a two-step legalisation process: 1️⃣ UK Apostille legalisation (FCDO)2️⃣ Vietnamese Consular Legalisation at the Embassy in London What is…
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UK Apostille for China: 2025 Guide to Documents & Process Introduction If you need to use a UK document in mainland China, you will usually need a UK apostille for China. Since 7 November 2023, this process has replaced Chinese consular legalisation, making things faster and simpler. The Chinese Embassy in London has officially…