Corporate advisory for cross-border expansion
Incorporating, opening a branch or closing a cross-border transaction requires a fully legalized corporate bundle, sequenced to match the deadlines of the receiving bank and registry.
Documents to prepare
- Current DBD company affidavit
- Memorandum and articles of association
- Shareholder list (BorJor.5)
- Audited financial statements
- Board or shareholder resolutions relating to the transaction
Step-by-step procedure
1. Assess the transaction structure
Identify destination, purpose and receiving authority to define the documents actually needed.
2. Refresh registry documents
Obtain DBD extracts within the destination's validity window, usually 3–6 months.
3. Draft resolutions and powers of attorney
Ensure the scope covers every step that will actually be performed.
4. Translate and certify
Submit the full bundle to the Department of Consular Affairs at once.
5. Legalize and file
Apostille or destination embassy, then file with the receiving bank or registry.
Pitfalls to avoid
- Certifying documents one at a time lets earlier ones expire before the set is complete.
- Resolutions that do not name the authorised person are commonly refused by receiving banks.
- An English company name that differs from the registered name puts the whole bundle in question.
Advisory tips
- Certify the entire bundle in one submission so the dates stay aligned.
- Request the document list in writing from the receiving authority before starting.
- Prepare a spare set for banks that retain certified originals.
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