Timing

The overall timeframe depends on the processing speed of the relevant British authorities and on the type of documents requested. The following provides a general overview of how individual steps typically proceed:

• incorporation and preparation of corporate documents are usually completed promptly once the application is submitted to Companies House,
• obtaining official documents such as a Certificate of Good Standing follows the standard processing schedule of Companies House, which is normally completed within days,
• apostille services are handled by the Legalisation Office and their processing may vary, though they typically take days or a few weeks rather than months,
• postal or courier delivery depends on the destination country and the chosen service.