Board Resolution Attestation in Dubai — Corporate Authorization

MOFA charges AED 2,000-2,300 for commercial document attestation. This applies to all commercial documents including board resolutions. AttestExpress provides a transparent, all-inclusive quote.

MOFA attestation for board resolutions takes 3-7 working days. If the board resolution is from a foreign company and requires the full chain, processing takes 10-15 working days. Express processing is available for urgent corporate matters.

Board resolutions submitted to MOFA can be in English or Arabic. However, if the resolution is in another language, a certified legal translation by an MOJ-approved translator is required. AttestExpress provides translation services as part of the attestation package.

Yes, board resolutions commonly authorize specific individuals to sign documents, open bank accounts, or represent the company. When this resolution needs to be used internationally, MOFA attestation validates the authorization for use abroad or with foreign entities.

No, only board resolutions that need to be presented to external parties — banks, government entities, international partners, or courts — require attestation. Internal company resolutions used only for record-keeping do not need MOFA attestation.

Yes, foreign board resolutions can be attested through the full chain: notarization in the home country, foreign affairs ministry authentication, UAE embassy attestation, and MOFA attestation. This is needed when a foreign company is establishing operations in the UAE.

The signing requirements depend on the company's AOA and the type of resolution. Ordinary resolutions typically need a simple majority, while special resolutions may require a higher threshold. The resolution must be properly signed per your company's governance requirements before attestation.

AttestExpress is an attestation service, not a legal advisory. We recommend consulting your company's legal counsel to draft the board resolution. Once the resolution is properly signed, we handle the attestation process from pickup to delivery.

No, notarization and attestation are different. Notarization by a Notary Public certifies signatures and identities. MOFA attestation validates the document for official use with government entities or internationally. Some board resolutions may need both notarization and attestation.