Guide

Apostille and document authentication.

Providers sometimes require foreign corporate documents to be authenticated before they're accepted — an apostille (for Hague Convention countries) or notarisation/legalisation (elsewhere) confirms a document's origin is genuine.

Apostille (Hague countries)Notarisation / legalisation (elsewhere)Confirms origin, not contentRequired more for cross-border cases
What authentication actually proves

Genuineness of origin, not truth of content.

An apostille or equivalent legalisation confirms that a document was genuinely issued by the stated authority — a certified copy of a certificate of incorporation, for example — not that everything stated in the document is currently accurate.

What actually decides eligibility

Not one-size-fits-all.

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Apostille applies between Hague Convention countries

Where both the issuing and receiving country are Hague Convention members, an apostille is the standard, simplified authentication route.

02

Notarisation or legalisation applies elsewhere

Between non-Hague countries, a more involved legalisation chain (sometimes via an embassy or consulate) may be required instead.

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Not every document needs it

Authentication is typically requested for foundational corporate documents (incorporation certificate, register of directors), not every piece of paperwork submitted.

04

Adds time — plan for it

Authentication steps can add days to weeks depending on the country and method, which is worth factoring into onboarding timelines.

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Submit your company profile

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02

Latynex reviews the case

We assess the structure and requirements against what providers typically accept before recommending a direction.

03

Provider matching & preliminary eligibility

We identify a suitable regulated provider and explain what is realistically available for your case.

04

Provider onboarding

You complete official KYC/KYB directly with the regulated financial provider — not with Latynex.

05

Account decision & activation

The provider makes the final decision and activates the account. We stay involved if anything needs coordinating.

What Latynex is, and isn't

An introducer, not a bank.

Latynex is not a bank or electronic money institution. Financial accounts and payment services are provided by independent, regulated financial institutions. Final eligibility and approval are determined by the selected provider, following its own KYC/KYB review.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does every country need an apostille?+

No — only for authentication between Hague Convention member countries. Non-member countries typically use a different legalisation process.

Which documents typically need authentication?+

Most commonly the certificate of incorporation and the register of directors/shareholders — confirmed by the specific provider's request.

Is Latynex a bank?+

No. Latynex is not a bank, EMI or payment institution. We review your case and, where suitable, introduce it to an independent, regulated financial provider who handles the account itself.

Can Latynex guarantee approval?+

No. No introducer can guarantee a banking or payment-account decision. The provider you are introduced to runs its own KYC/KYB review and makes the final call under its own policies.

What documents are normally required?+

Typically: certificate of incorporation, register of directors and shareholders, proof of UBO identity and address, a description of business activity, and evidence of source of funds. Exact requirements vary by provider.

What affects the cost?+

Setup and ongoing fees vary with jurisdiction, ownership structure, business activity, expected turnover and compliance profile. The provider discloses its fees before you proceed, and any Latynex advisory fee is disclosed separately.

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