Legal Translation
Professional Arabic and English legal translation support for documents used in UAE government and legal procedures.
Typical range
AED 60 to 100
Typical standard certificate per page
- Typical timeline
- Document-dependent
- Best for
- Individuals and businesses requiring official document translation
- Common languages
- Arabic & English
- Typical standard certificate per page
- AED 60–100
About Legal Translation
Documents issued in a language other than the language accepted by the relevant UAE authority may require legal translation before they can be used for official procedures.
Our legal translation support helps individuals and businesses prepare translated documents for immigration, company formation, property, legal and other official requirements.
Official-use guidance
Understand whether your document may require legal translation for its intended UAE procedure.
Accurate terminology
Preserve the meaning and important terminology of legal and official documents.
Document preparation
Prepare translated documents in the format required for the intended procedure where applicable.
Attestation guidance
Understand when translation and document attestation may need to be completed together.
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Legal
Supported
Translation support for documents intended for official and legal use.
Arabic
Supported
Arabic translation for documents requiring UAE-authorised language processing.
English
Supported
English translation support for eligible official documents.
Certification
Guided
Guidance on certification and authority-specific requirements where applicable.
Is this right for you?
Who may need legal translation?
Visa and immigration applicants
Companies establishing or operating in the UAE
Property buyers and sellers
Individuals submitting foreign marriage or birth certificates
Businesses preparing contracts and legal documents
Applicants submitting foreign-issued documents to UAE authorities
What is legal translation?
Legal translation converts a legal or official document into another language while preserving its legal meaning, structure and relevant terminology.
For UAE procedures, certain foreign-language documents may need translation by an appropriately authorised legal translator before submission to the relevant authority.
- Contracts
- Certificates
- Corporate documents
- Immigration documents
- Power of Attorney documents
- Property-related documents
Translation for visa and residency procedures
Marriage certificates, birth certificates, educational documents and other foreign-issued records may require translation depending on the immigration application.
The exact requirement depends on the document, issuing country and authority handling the application.
Corporate and commercial document translation
Businesses may require translated incorporation documents, contracts, resolutions, certificates and other records for UAE business and government procedures.
We help identify the documents that require translation based on the intended use.
Legal terminology matters
Legal documents require more than a literal word-for-word translation. Names, dates, legal terms and document structure must be handled carefully to preserve the meaning of the original document.
Translation and attestation are different
Legal translation and document attestation are separate procedures. A document may require translation, attestation or both depending on where it was issued and how it will be used.
Before you start
Requirements & eligibility
Original document
Provide a clear copy or original of the document to be translated, depending on the applicable requirements.
Language
Confirm the source language and the language required by the receiving UAE authority.
Purpose
The intended use of the translation helps determine whether a certified or legally recognised translation is required.
Document quality
Names, dates, stamps and other details must be clearly visible so they can be translated accurately.
What is included
- Document assessment
- Translation requirement review
- Legal translation coordination
- Document formatting
- Certification guidance where applicable
- Attestation coordination where required
Documents you will need
Tick what you already have and we will help with the rest.
How it works, step by step
4 clear steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
- 1
Review
Review the document, source language and intended UAE use.
- 2
Translate
Coordinate the translation using the appropriate legal terminology and document structure.
- 3
Verify
Check names, dates, terminology and document details against the original.
- 4
Finalise
Prepare the translated document for its intended official, legal or administrative use.
Important to know
Before you proceed
Not every translation is legally certified
The receiving authority may require a translation from an appropriately authorised legal translator rather than an ordinary translation.
Translation and attestation are separate
A translated document may still require attestation or other legalisation before it can be used for a specific UAE procedure.
Names must match official records
Names, dates and other identity information should be checked carefully against passports and official records.
Requirements vary by authority
The required translation format depends on the UAE authority and the purpose for which the document will be submitted.
Questions, answered
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Ask on WhatsAppLegal translation is the translation of legal or official documents while preserving their legal meaning, terminology and relevant document details.
Marriage certificates, birth certificates, contracts, corporate documents, Power of Attorney documents and other foreign-language records may require legal translation depending on their intended use.
No. The requirement depends on the document's language, issuing country and the UAE authority receiving it.
No. Translation and attestation are separate procedures. Some documents may require one, while others may require both.
Processing time depends on the document type, length, language pair and whether certification or additional formalities are required.
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