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Arabic Legal Translation for UAE Authorities
We arrange Arabic legal translation by translators whose work UAE authorities accept. Contracts, powers of attorney, certificates and company documents, and translations from Arabic as well.
Arabic is the official language of the UAE, and many authorities accept documents only in Arabic. Courts, notaries, some government bodies and company registrars require an Arabic legal translation by a licensed legal translator; a regular translation with an agency stamp will not do. A mistake in the terms or in a name in a contract or power of attorney can cost more than the translation itself, so the details matter from the first page.
We arrange the translation with certified translators and first confirm where the document is going. Some free zones and banks work in English and do not need an Arabic version at all. If the document is foreign, we check whether it has been legalized: as a rule, the legalized document is what gets translated.
Who it is for
- Anyone filing documents with UAE courts, notaries or government bodies
- Owners of mainland UAE companies who need articles, contracts and resolutions translated
- People granting a power of attorney to a representative in the UAE
- Families proving marriage and family ties for sponsored visas
- Anyone who needs UAE documents translated from Arabic for use in another country
Requirements
- A clear copy or the original of the document
- Legalization and attestation of a foreign document, if they are needed before translation
- Names spelled in Latin letters as in your passport, so they are rendered correctly in Arabic
- Clarity on which authority will receive the translation
What we do
- Confirm whether your authority actually needs an Arabic translation
- Check whether the document is legalized and explain the right order
- Arrange the translation with a licensed legal translator
- Check names, dates and details against passports and company documents
- Deliver the translation electronically and as an original
- Arrange notarial acts with the translated document if needed
Key documents
- Contracts and agreements
- Powers of attorney
- Articles of association, memorandum, shareholder and director resolutions
- Birth, marriage and divorce certificates
- Diplomas and certificates
- Court decisions and documents for court
How it works
- Taskwe confirm where the translation will go and whether it needs to be in Arabic
- Checkwe see whether the document is legalized and agree on the spelling of names
- Translationa licensed legal translator translates the document
- Reviewwe check names, amounts and dates in the translation once more
- Deliverywe send the translation for filing
Timeline
Usually a few business days for short personal documents; contracts and company packages depend on the volume.
Timelines are approximate: government agencies, consulates and banks set them.
What to watch out for
- A UAE court or notary may reject a translation by an unlicensed translator
- Even a perfect translation will not help a foreign document that has not been legalized
- Names spelled differently across translations of different documents raise questions
- For contracts, wording matters: with a bilingual version, agree in advance which text prevails
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is on request. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
Who can do Arabic legal translation in the UAE?
For courts, notaries and many government bodies, only a legal translator licensed by the UAE authorities. We arrange translations with such specialists, so the status of the translation does not become an issue when you file it.
Do I need an Arabic translation to register a company?
It depends on the jurisdiction. Many free zones work in English and do not require Arabic. For mainland companies and for some government bodies, part of the documents must be in Arabic. We check the requirements before starting.
Can a document be translated before legalization?
Usually not. The document is legalized and attested first, and then translated together with all its stamps. If you translate it earlier, the translation may lack the required stamps and will have to be done again.
Do you translate from Arabic into English or other languages?
Yes. We translate UAE documents such as court decisions, contracts, licenses and certificates for use in other countries. We will also tell you whether legalization is needed in the destination country.
How long does a translation take?
Short personal documents are usually translated within a few business days. Contracts and company packages depend on the volume and the complexity of the text. We give a timeline once we see the documents.
Do you guarantee the result?
No. Decisions are made by government agencies, consulates and banks. We are responsible for preparing and checking documents, filing and support, and we tell you about the risks upfront.
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We will check whether the program fits your citizenship, income and family, and send an estimate with the full list of costs.
