US LLC formation with apostille, ready to use abroad
Many founders need their US company documents recognised outside the United States: to open a bank account at home, register with local authorities, sign with a distributor or prove ownership to a marketplace. An apostille is the official certificate that confirms a US public document is genuine for use in countries that belong to the Hague Apostille Convention. We form your LLC and coordinate the apostille on its documents as one package, so you receive company papers that are ready for use abroad.
Who this service is for
- Founders outside the United States who need to present their US LLC documents in their home country.
- Business owners opening a bank or payment account, or registering a branch, outside the US.
- Sellers whose suppliers, distributors or marketplaces ask for certified company documents.
- Clients who already formed an LLC and now need its documents apostilled.
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US LLC formation
We prepare and file your LLC with the state, as described on our US LLC Formation page.
Certified copies
We order certified copies of the documents you need, such as the Articles of Organization or a Certificate of Good Standing, from the state office.
Apostille request
We submit the documents to the Secretary of State of the formation state, which issues the apostille certificate attached to each document.
Destination-country check
We confirm whether your destination country accepts apostilles. Countries outside the Hague Convention, such as the UAE, usually need embassy legalization instead, which we can quote separately.
Delivery
Apostilled documents are sent to you by courier, with scanned copies for your records.
Typical process
Tell us the destination
Share where the documents will be used and who has asked for them.
Form the LLC
The LLC is formed with the state, or we start from your existing LLC.
Order certified documents
Certified copies of the required documents are ordered from the state.
Apostille
The Secretary of State issues the apostille. Timing is set by the state office.
Courier delivery
Your apostilled documents are couriered to your address.
Steps and timing depend on your circumstances and on the organisations involved. Your quotation sets out the agreed steps.
Information needed to start
To prepare an accurate quotation, it helps to have the following ready. Please do not send identity documents, bank details or passwords through the website.
- The country where the documents will be used
- Which documents you have been asked for
- Whether you need a new LLC or already have one
- Your preferred state, or a note that you would like guidance
- A delivery address for the original documents
Scope and exclusions to confirm
Your written quotation is the final word on what is included. These points are confirmed with every client:
- State filing, certified copy and apostille fees are government charges and are listed in your quotation.
- International courier costs depend on the destination and are confirmed in your quotation.
- An apostille confirms that a document is genuine; it does not guarantee that a bank or authority will accept your application.
- Embassy legalization for countries outside the Hague Convention is a separate, quoted service.
- We do not give legal advice on how the documents will be used abroad.
Frequently asked questions
What is an apostille?
An apostille is a certificate issued by a designated authority, for US state documents usually the Secretary of State, that confirms a public document is genuine. Countries that belong to the Hague Apostille Convention accept it without further legalization.
Which documents can be apostilled?
Usually certified copies of state-issued company documents, such as the Articles of Organization or a Certificate of Good Standing. Some documents need to be certified or notarised first. We confirm what your destination needs.
Does my country accept apostilles?
Many countries do, but not all. Check the current list on the Hague Conference website, or tell us the destination and we will confirm. Countries outside the Convention usually need embassy legalization instead.
How long does it take?
It depends on the state's processing times for the formation, certified copies and apostille, plus courier time. We share current estimates when we quote rather than promise a fixed date.
Can you apostille documents for an LLC I already have?
Yes. If your LLC is already formed, we can order the certified documents and arrange the apostille on their own.
Discuss your US LLC + Apostille requirements
Share a few details and we will prepare a tailored quotation. Nothing is included unless it is listed in writing.