Legal Services

Notarisation and Legalisation

Documents accepted the first time — notarised, apostilled or legalised, and translated to the authority's standard.

How we deliver

On-site in Hainan
Our staff attend the authorities, the bank or the port in person.
Remote, by power of attorney
You sign once; we act for you without you travelling.
Typical timeline
Typically 1–3 weeks, depending on the document and the destination.

Documents notarised in China for use abroad, and foreign documents apostilled or legalised and translated for use in China.

What we handle

Notarisation at Chinese notary offices for use abroad
Apostilles for countries in the Apostille Convention, which China joined in November 2023
Consular legalisation for other countries
Certified translation in the format Chinese authorities accept
Powers of attorney prepared for signature abroad

How it works

01
Check
What the receiving authority requires, and in which form.
02
Preparation
Documents, translations and powers of attorney prepared.
03
Notarisation
Notary appointment arranged and attended, or overseas notarisation coordinated.
04
Apostille or legalisation
The certificate obtained and the documents delivered.

What we need from you

Original documents or certified copies
Where they will be used, and for what
Identity documents of the signatories

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We do the work on the ground in Hainan — at the registration hall, the bank, the port and the exit-entry bureau — or remotely under your power of attorney, with one accountable manager from incorporation to annual filings.

Our services

What we handle for companies in the Hainan Free Trade Port.

We make Hainan navigable.

The Free Trade Port rewards preparation and penalises gaps in compliance. Our role is to shorten that learning curve: one engagement, one accountable team, and a documented path from first assessment to ongoing compliance.