Certified Translation Company in Egypt for Businesses
Certified translation of official documents for embassies and government entities in Egypt
Companies operating in Egypt – local firms going abroad and foreign firms setting up here – need translations that authorities, banks, partners and courts will accept. A certified translation company combines the accountability of certification with the capacity, confidentiality and consistency that business work demands. Here is what to expect and how to set up a smooth working relationship.
Corporate documents that usually need certified translation
- Company formation: articles of association, commercial register extracts, tax cards, board resolutions.
- Banking and finance: audited financial statements, bank letters, guarantees.
- Contracts: distribution, agency, supply, employment and lease agreements.
- Legal: powers of attorney, court filings and judgments.
- HR and immigration: degrees, experience letters and work-permit documents for staff.
- Tenders: technical and financial offers for public and private projects.
For details on specific categories, see translating your company documents and our legal translation services.
What a business-ready translation company provides
| Need | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Accountability | Signed and stamped certification, with the office's details on every translation |
| Confidentiality | Controlled handling of documents; a confidentiality agreement on request |
| Consistency | Agreed glossary for company names, job titles and product terms |
| Capacity | Several linguists on large files, with a final consistency review |
| Single contact | One coordinator for quotes, scheduling and delivery |
Bilingual contracts and matching versions
Many Egyptian contracts are signed in Arabic and English. If the versions differ, disputes follow. Ask for bilingual layouts where both texts are aligned clause by clause, and agree in the contract which language prevails. A legal translator should review both versions before signature.
Foreign companies entering Egypt
Documents issued abroad – certificates of incorporation, board resolutions, powers of attorney – generally need legalisation in the issuing country and at the Egyptian embassy or consulate there, then certified Arabic translation for Egyptian authorities. Egypt is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so an apostille alone is generally not enough; check current requirements with the receiving Egyptian authority.
Setting up an efficient workflow
- Name one contact person on each side.
- Share a short glossary and previous approved translations.
- Agree standard turnaround times and how urgent work is flagged.
- Decide delivery format: stamped hard copies, PDFs or editable files.
- Review the first deliveries together and update the glossary.
Comparing several providers? Our guide to choosing a translation agency covers test translations and service agreements.
Personal documents for your staff
Business clients often also need personal documents translated for employees: degrees for work permits, family certificates for residence, or medical reports for insurance. The same company account can cover these, but each document still follows the individual certification rules of the receiving authority. Employees can read our checklist for choosing a certified translation office or the practical guide to ordering from a certified translation office in Egypt.
Frequently asked questions
Can you sign a confidentiality agreement?
Yes. We handle company documents confidentially and can sign an NDA before receiving sensitive files.
Do you translate audited financial statements?
Yes, by linguists familiar with accounting terminology, with numbers checked against the source during review.
Can you handle large volumes quickly?
Large projects are split between linguists working from one glossary, followed by a consistency review. Tell us the volume and deadline early so we can plan.
Which languages do you support for business?
More than 120, with Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese among the most requested.
Set up corporate translation with COT
Tell us about your documents, volumes and deadlines. We will propose a workflow, glossary approach and quote for your company.
- WhatsApp / phone: +20 111 176 0177
- Email: Operation@cottranslation.com
- Branches in Maadi, Downtown Cairo and Mohandessin – addresses and opening hours on our contact page.
Note: This article is general information, current as of the last-updated date above. Embassies, universities and authorities can change their requirements at any time, so always confirm the current rules with the receiving body before you submit your documents.