Company Document Translation in Egypt: Certified Guide 2026
Professional translation of company, financial and technical documents
Companies in Egypt regularly need certified translations of their corporate documents – for opening a branch abroad, applying for business visas, bidding in international tenders or working with foreign banks and partners. The safest route is a certified translation office that understands both the legal terminology and what the receiving authority expects. This guide explains which company documents are usually translated, how the process works and how to avoid delays.
Company documents that commonly need certified translation
| Document | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Commercial register extract | Business visas, opening foreign bank accounts, partner due diligence |
| Tax card and tax certificates | Tenders, supplier registration, embassy files |
| Articles of association / incorporation contract | Branch registration abroad, joint ventures, investors |
| Board and general assembly resolutions | Powers of attorney, signatory changes, bank mandates |
| Audited financial statements | Tenders, financing, investor reports |
| Commercial contracts and agency agreements | Disputes, registration with authorities, foreign partners |
| Technical specifications and catalogues | Tenders, product registration, customs |
What makes a company translation "certified"?
A certified translation is a complete, accurate translation carrying the translation office's stamp and a statement of accuracy, attached to a copy of the source document. For corporate files the details matter: company names, registration numbers, capital figures and signatory names must match the original exactly and stay consistent across every document in the file. Read more in what is a certified translation?
Legalisation for use abroad
Egypt is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so Egyptian company documents used abroad usually go through legalisation: authentication by the competent Egyptian authorities (for example the Chamber of Commerce or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and then by the embassy of the destination country. Requirements differ by country and by document, so confirm the chain with the receiving party before you start. We translate the documents and tell you at which stage the translation should be attached.
How the process works at COT
- Send clear scans of all documents by WhatsApp or email, and tell us the destination country and authority.
- Quote and timing – we confirm the price and delivery date based on volume and language pair.
- Translation by specialists in business and corporate translation, with a glossary for your company's names and terms.
- Review of figures, names and formatting against the original.
- Certification and delivery – stamped hard copies from our branches or by courier, plus soft copies.
Tips to avoid delays
- Use the latest version of the commercial register; many authorities reject old extracts.
- Provide the official Latin spelling of the company name and directors' names, matching passports.
- Send the full document, including stamps and annexes – partial translations are often rejected.
- For tenders, ask whether technical sections need certified or general technical translation.
Frequently asked questions
Can you translate financial statements with tables and figures?
Yes. We keep the layout, tables and number formats of the original so the translation can be compared line by line.
Do translated company documents expire?
The translation itself does not expire, but authorities often require recent source documents, such as a commercial register extract issued within the last few months.
Can you handle a large file for a tender?
Yes. Large files are split between specialised translators and reviewed by an editor for consistent terminology.
Is my company data kept confidential?
Yes. Documents are handled only by the team working on your project.
Translate your company documents with COT
Send us your corporate file and the destination country, and we will advise on what needs translating and certifying:
- Phone / WhatsApp: +20 111 176 0177
- Email: Operation@cottranslation.com
- Branches in Maadi, Downtown Cairo and Mohandessin – see addresses and opening hours on our contact page.
Note: the information in this article is accurate as of the last-updated date above. Embassies, universities and authorities can change their requirements at any time, so always confirm the current rules on the official website of the receiving authority before you submit your documents.