An apostille authenticates the origin of an Irish public document for use in another country participating in the Hague Apostille Convention. It does not certify that every statement in the document is true or that the receiving authority will accept it for a particular transaction.
StartCompany.ie’s €600 apostille-document service coordinates Irish company documents for foreign use. The correct route depends on the destination country, document type, notarisation and the receiving authority’s exact requirements.
Apostille versus legalisation
Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs is the competent authority for Irish apostilles. The Hague route simplifies authentication between participating states, while documents for other jurisdictions may need a longer embassy or consular legalisation chain.
Some EU documents may benefit from separate rules, and private company records may first need notarisation or certification before DFA authentication. The destination authority decides what it will accept.
Common company documents requested
Foreign parties may request a Certificate of Incorporation, constitution, certificate of change of name, company-status evidence, director resolutions, powers of attorney or certified registry documents. A downloaded PDF and an officially certified document are not always interchangeable.
Use documents that reflect the current CRO record. Resolve stale officers, addresses or annual returns before presenting an apostilled pack as current company evidence.
- Destination country and receiving institution.
- Exact document and copy requirements.
- Notarial certification instructions.
- Apostille or consular chain required.
- Translation and translator-certification requirements.
What an apostille does not prove
The apostille authenticates a signature, capacity or seal associated with a public document. It does not prove solvency, beneficial ownership, tax residence, licensing or the legal effect of the underlying transaction.
Banks and registries may impose freshness periods and additional KYC evidence. Obtain their checklist before spending on documents that may expire or be rejected.
StartCompany.ie apostille support
Our €600 service coordinates the company document route stated on the service page. Send the destination, receiving authority, purpose, deadline and written requirements so the correct sequence can be scoped.
Courier, translation, notary, embassy or unusual certification costs may depend on the case. Confirm the written scope before ordering.
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Apostille Documents
Current listed price: €600
Official information and next steps
StartCompany.ie provides preparation and filing support for the service described above. Final acceptance, registration, tax treatment or court approval remains with the relevant authority. Check the current official guidance before acting, particularly where a deadline, tax position, dispute or unusual transaction is involved.