Document Certification

Turkish British Chamber of Commerce and Industry is authorised by both the UK authorities to issue and validate Certificates of Origin, and to certify Invoices, Special Certificates, Letters, ATR Certificates and other Commercial documents. If you would like learn more about these or other technical terms, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.

TBCCI can complete the whole certification process on your behalf. In this section, you will find information about the special facilities we offer to complete the certification process for you, what you must do before the Chamber can certify documentation, and the applicable certification fees.

What TBCCI can do for you

  • TBCCI will complete all the procedure of the certification process on your behalf. We will inform you what documents will be required and if validation (Apostille) by the FCO is necessary in addition to certification by the TBCCI.
  • For documents that require TBCCI certification and FCO apostille, TBCCI will provide a “Special Courier Service” to complete these two services for you
  • We are able to recommend providers of translation and notarisation services.
  • The Legalisation of a document by the FCO Premium Service, is a same day service, confirmed upon payment. When your document (s) are ready, we usually post them by 1st Class, however please note this is not a guaranteed service as we are not able to track First Class Postage. To be guaranteed you might want to ask for a Signed for Delivery Postage (£2.50) or Special Delivery Postage (£9.00) or you can arrange a courier for collection.

WHAT MUST BE DONE BEFORE THE CHAMBER CAN CERTIFY DOCUMENTATION

Signature Authority

A complete list on Company headed paper is required of all company signatories authorised to sign documents on behalf of your company. Unless the applicant is the sole trader proprietor, signatories cannot authorise themselves. We recommend having more than one person to sign documents in case of the principal being away at the time of application . It is necessary to keep the Chamber informed of any changes to the above listings, as Documents with unauthorised signatures cannot be accepted.

Formal Undertaking

A Formal Undertaking , must be completed and signed by a Director, Company Secretary or person authorised to act and sign on behalf of your company. The Chamber cannot issue documents until a signed Formal Undertaking has been received . A suggested text for the Formal Undertaking can be found at the end of this section.

Document Required

FOR GOODS OF UK ORIGIN:
Two signed copies of the sales invoice bearing the name of the consignor or manufacturer. One copy to be retained by the Chamber.

FOR GOODS OF NON-UK ORIGIN:

  • Two signed copies of the sales invoice bearing the name of the consignor or manufacturer. One copy to be retained by the Chamber.
  • Two signed copies of the manufacturer invoice, or a document as proof of the country of origin. One copy to be retained by the Chamber.

Procedure

You can obtain Certificates of Origin from our office on the second floor at 5th Floor, 69 King William Street, London EC4N 7HR Tel: 020 7321 0999, Fax: 020 7321 0989.

The required documents may be presented in person at the Chamber or sent by post. If you wish the certified documents to be returned to you by post, please enclose a stamped-addressed-envelope.

If all the necessary documents are in order, the TBCCI certification can be issued right away. If your documents reach us by noon , the FCO Apostille can be made with the Premium service.

Certification Fees

The following rates apply for each certified document:

MEMBERS RATE RATE VAT TOTAL Add Product
» Certification (TBCCI) £25.00 £5.00 £30.00 +
» Legalisation – Apostille (FCO) Same Day Premium Service £75.00 £75.00 +
» Courier to FCO £30.00 £6.00 £36.00 +
NON-MEMBERS RATE RATE VAT TOTAL Add Product
» Certification (TBCCI) £50.00 £10.00 £60.00 +
» Legalisation – Apostille (FCO) Same Day Premium Service £75.00 £75.00 +
» Courier to FCO £45.00 £9.00 £54.00 +

The Legalisation of a document by the FCO Premium Service, is a same day service, confirmed upon payment. When your document (s) are ready, we usually post them by 1st Class, however please note this is not a guaranteed service as we are not able to track First Class Postage. To be guaranteed you might want to ask for a Signed for Delivery Postage (£2.50) or Special Delivery Postage (£9.00) or you can arrange a courier for collection.