As we tell every client, document Attestation are the part of UAE business life that business owners least want to do themselves, and the part GoldenKey does every day. GoldenKey's Document Attestation cover attesting degrees, marriage certificates and corporate documents for UAE use, with a named adviser handling every government step on your behalf. The most common businesses Japanese nationals open through GoldenKey are in automotive, trading, energy and engineering, although Document Attestation supports almost any activity. Japan is one of the UAE's largest energy customers and a major source of vehicles and machinery, which gives Japanese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Document Attestation licence is issued.
Why Document Attestation
Document Attestation are available to our own company-formation clients and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. GoldenKey's PRO team visits the immigration, labour and municipality offices daily, so documents for Document Attestation move without waiting for a weekly run. Japanese applicants benefit from the fact that Document Attestation already has many Japanese shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Japan papers and name formats instantly.
How Document Attestation works with GoldenKey
Step 1Request and checklist
We send a short checklist and a fixed written fee for the Document Attestation as soon as you describe the task.
Step 2Document collection
GoldenKey collects and verifies your papers before anything is submitted. If the authority raises a query on document attestation for Japanese nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Submission and follow-up
GoldenKey submits the application, pays government fees on your behalf and follows up until approval.
Step 4Delivery
Just as important, approved documents, visas or certificates are delivered to you and recorded in your client portal. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for document attestation for Japanese nationals.
Documents required
The document list for document attestation for Japanese nationals is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Health insurance policy
- Educational certificates attested by the Japan authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport issued by Japan with at least six months' validity
- The company trade licence and establishment card
- Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
- Existing visa or entry permit copy
Pricing
Pricing for document attestation for Japanese nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for document attestation for Japanese nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 800 |
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UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassy attestation per document
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-05.
Why the UAE
As a rule, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so document attestation for Japanese nationals no longer requires a local partner. Day to day, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many company owners choose it as a base for document attestation for Japanese nationals.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for document attestation for Japanese nationals. Most of our Document Attestation clients come to us through referrals from other business owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. In short, after your Document Attestation licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
If you would like a written quotation for document attestation for Japanese nationals, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long do Document Attestation take?
UAE-side MOFA attestation takes 1 to 3 business days; home-country and embassy steps vary by country and can take two to four weeks.
Are government fees included in your price for Document Attestation?
Our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the authority.
Can GoldenKey handle Document Attestation for a company it did not set up?
Yes. We support businesses licensed anywhere in the UAE, provided we can be appointed as the authorised PRO or receive the papers required.
Can a Japanese citizen own 100% of a company in Document Attestation?
It can. Japanese nationals can own the full share capital of a Document Attestation company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Japanese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Document Attestation?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Japan with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.


