MOJ-Certified Legal Translation for ADJD, ADGM, ICP & TAMM in Abu Dhabi

ADJD Notary Translation

For ADJD notary services, documents written in a language other than Arabic may need certified translation. ADJD’s SmartPOA service terms state that any document written in a language other than Arabic must be duly translated by a certified translator. ADJD’s Memorandum of Association service also states that non-Arabic documents must be translated by a certified translator. GloboPrime helps prepare certified Arabic translations for POA, MOA, declarations, undertakings, corporate resolutions and other documents used for ADJD notary and court-related procedures.

Legal Translation for ADGM Documents

ADGM is a financial free zone in Abu Dhabi with its own legal framework. ADGM explains that it was established under federal and Abu Dhabi legislation as a financial free zone. For internal ADGM filings, documents are generally required in English. ADGM’s rulebook states that documents required to be delivered to the Registrar must generally be drawn up and delivered in English. However, where certain documents are drawn up in another language, they may need to be accompanied by a certified English translation. ADGM also defines a certified translation as a translation certified to be a correct translation.

ADGM Notary and Bilingual Translation

ADGM Courts’ Notary Public guidance states that a will must be in bilingual Arabic and English format and certified by a legal translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice. ADGM notary FAQs also state that the Notary Public Office does not provide translation services and that applicants may use any legal translator certified by the UAE Ministry of Justice.

Documents We Translate for ADGM Use

• ADGM company incorporation documents
• Articles of Association
• Shareholder resolutions
• Board resolutions
• Certificates of incorporation
• Certificates of incumbency
• Good standing certificates
• Shareholder agreements
• Powers of Attorney
• Wills and estate-related documents
• ADGM notary documents
• Corporate authorisation letters
• Commercial contracts
• Banking and compliance documents
• Documents moving from ADGM to mainland UAE use

Legal Translation for ICP, Formerly ICA

ICP, formerly referred to by many users as ICA, handles UAE identity, citizenship, customs, ports, passports, entry and residence matters. This makes certified translation important for residence visa, family sponsorship, newborn registration, Golden Visa, entry permit, Emirates ID and immigration-related files. ICP service pages list documents such as passports, personal photos, proof of kinship, medical reports, residence permit copies, employment contracts, employer certificates and good conduct certificates depending on the visa or residence service. The UAE Government also states that for adding a newborn to family data, an attested copy of the marriage certificate translated into Arabic may be required if the certificate is in another language.

Documents We Translate for ICP / Immigration Use

• Marriage certificates
• Birth certificates
• Divorce certificates
• Passport copies
• Family books
• Proof of kinship documents
• Police clearance certificates
• Good conduct certificates
• Medical reports
• Employment contracts
• Salary certificates
• Educational certificates
• Tenancy contracts
• Sponsor documents
• Dependent visa documents
• Golden Visa supporting documents
• Newborn registration documents
• Residence permit support documents

Common ICP Translation Use Cases

Certified translation may be needed when:

• A marriage certificate is issued outside the UAE
• A birth certificate is not in Arabic
• A proof of kinship document is in another language
• A police clearance certificate needs UAE submission
• A family visa or dependent visa file includes foreign documents
• A newborn registration file requires Arabic translation
• A Golden Visa or residence application includes supporting documents from another country