Corporate document translation
Certified Company Registration Translation in the UK
Translate incorporation documents, Companies House records and related corporate files for overseas registrations, banking, compliance, legal review and other formal submissions.
- English to another language
- Another language to English
- Single documents or complete packs
Company registration documents
Certified translations for company formation and cross-border filings
Company registration translation converts incorporation and corporate governance records into the language required by the organisation reviewing your business.
You may need the service when registering a company or branch abroad, presenting foreign company records in the UK, opening a corporate account, completing compliance checks or providing documents to a solicitor, notary or commercial registry.
Related files can be translated as one coordinated pack so that company names, director details, dates, share terminology and other repeated information remain consistent throughout the submission.
Documents covered
Company records we can translate
Send the complete set wherever possible. Reviewing related documents together helps identify missing pages and maintain terminology across the entire filing.
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Certificate of incorporation
Core incorporation details, company name, registration number, date, jurisdiction and visible official markings.
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Articles of association
Governance provisions concerning shareholders, voting, director powers and the operation of the company.
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Memorandum of association
Founding information and subscriber details prepared with consistent legal and corporate terminology.
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Shareholder and board resolutions
Resolutions concerning appointments, approvals, share matters and other formal corporate decisions.
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Companies House documents
UK company records translated for submission to an overseas registry, bank, legal adviser or another receiving organisation.
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Company and branch registration packs
Several related files translated and checked together for a coordinated incorporation or branch-registration submission.
Common requirements
When a company document translation may be needed
The receiving organisation determines whether it needs a standard translation, certified translation or an additional formality such as notarisation or apostille-related support.
Registering a company, subsidiary or branch overseas
An overseas commercial registry may request translated evidence of the UK company’s incorporation, structure and governing documents.
Opening or maintaining a corporate bank account
Banks and compliance teams may require translated company records when verifying ownership, directors or the legal status of a business.
Providing records to a solicitor or notary
Corporate documents may need to be translated for due diligence, contract preparation, transactions or another legal process.
Using foreign company records in the UK
Company documents issued in another language can be translated into English for review by a UK organisation.
What is included
A complete translation that can be checked against the original
The translated file is prepared so that names, dates, registration details, headings and official markings can be compared clearly with the source document.
Share any written instructions issued by the receiving authority before ordering. Its requirements may affect the certification wording, delivery format or need for further formalities.
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Translation of all visible content
Legible headings, entries, tables, stamps, seals, annotations and relevant handwritten notes are included.
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Signed certification statement
Certified orders include a statement confirming the translation’s accuracy and completeness.
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Translator or agency details
The certification includes the relevant identifying details, signature, contact information and date.
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Comparable document formatting
The layout, headings, fields and document structure are presented clearly for cross-reference.
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Pre-submission document check
Missing pages, cropped stamps, unclear scans and inconsistent name spellings can be flagged before translation begins.
Prepare your request
What to send for an accurate quote
A complete initial submission reduces unnecessary questions and makes it easier to confirm the right certification, price and delivery time.
- A clear scan, photograph, PDF or Word file showing every page in full
- The source language and the language required by the recipient
- The name of the registry, bank, solicitor or other receiving body
- Your exact filing, appointment or review deadline
- Any written instructions about certification or document format
- Preferred spellings for company names and personal names where relevant
- Whether you need a digital PDF, editable file or posted hard copy
Four clear stages
From document upload to certified delivery
The service scope, certification format, price and available turnaround are confirmed before translation begins.
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Send the documents
Upload complete scans, photographs, PDFs or Word files and explain where they will be submitted.
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Receive the quote
The language pair, document volume, certification and deadline are reviewed before price and timing are confirmed.
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Translation and checks
Names, dates, registration details, terminology, formatting and completeness are checked before delivery.
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Receive the files
The certified PDF is sent digitally, with editable or posted-copy options where requested.
Delivery formats
Choose the format required for your submission
Confirm the recipient’s document rules before ordering, particularly when an original signature, printed copy or editable file is requested.
Certified PDF
A digital certified translation suitable for electronic submission where the receiving organisation accepts PDF files.
Editable Word version
An editable document can be supplied on request where it is useful for internal records or required by the recipient.
Posted hard copies
Printed certified copies can be posted where physical documents or original certification details are required.
Single file or full pack
Keep terminology consistent across related documents
Start with one certificate or send the full company-registration pack at the same time.
Translating related documents together helps keep the company name, legal form, director and shareholder information, dates and governance terminology consistent across the submission.
Clear business support
Why companies use Urgent Certified Translation
Corporate translation requires accurate treatment of names, numbers, dates, official terminology and information repeated across several documents.
Support for time-sensitive filings
Urgent availability is assessed against the language pair, document length, formatting and required deadline.
Attention to official company details
Company names, registration numbers, dates, personal names, stamps and repeated corporate terms are checked carefully.
One route from quote to delivery
Questions about the files, certification, delivery or recipient requirements can be handled through the same project contact.
Documents shared only as needed
Files are handled confidentially and shared only with the linguists and reviewers required to complete the translation.
Frequently asked questions
Company registration translation questions
These answers cover common questions about certification, files, prices, delivery and complete corporate document packs.
Do I need a certified translation for company registration documents?
A certified translation is often needed when a registry, bank, solicitor, notary or other organisation requires formal translated company records. Check the recipient’s written instructions and send them with your files where possible.
Can you translate Companies House documents for use abroad?
Yes. UK Companies House documents can be translated into the language requested by an overseas registry, bank, legal adviser or other receiving organisation.
Can a certificate of incorporation and articles of association be translated together?
Yes. Translating related documents as one pack helps maintain consistent company names, dates, governance terminology and other repeated details across the submission.
What must the certified translation include?
A certified order includes the translated document and a certification statement confirming its accuracy and completeness, together with the relevant identifying details, signature, contact information and date.
How long does company registration translation take?
Turnaround depends on the language pair, page and word count, terminology, formatting, legibility and certification required. Standard and urgent options are confirmed after the complete files have been reviewed.
How much does company registration translation cost?
Standard certified translation currently starts from £40 per page. Longer, denser or specialist business documents may be priced by word count or as a complete project. A fixed total is confirmed before work begins.
Can I send a photograph taken with my phone?
Yes, provided the photograph is clear, straight and complete. Ensure every page edge, stamp, seal, signature and handwritten note is visible without glare, blur or shadows.
Are company documents handled confidentially?
Yes. The documents are handled confidentially and shared only with the linguists and reviewers required to complete the translation.
Move your filing forward
Send your company documents for review
Include the files, language direction, receiving organisation and deadline. The team will confirm the appropriate service, fixed price and available turnaround before translation begins.