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Decree No. 2021-1205 of 17 September 2021 on the legalisation and apostille of public documents

Regulatory provisions relating to the legalisation and apostille of French public documents - the decree defines legalization, apostille and public acts. Unless otherwise agreed by international commitment, any French public document intended to be produced abroad must be legalised. Legalisation is the formality by which the veracity of the signature of the author of the deed, the capacity in which the signatory of the deed acted and, where applicable, the identity of the seal or stamp with which the deed is affixed is attested.

Summary table of the current state of the law in matters of legalization (PDF)

This table concerns documents issued by French authorities which must be presented abroad. It lists, by country and document type, whether a French document requires an Apostille, Consular legalization or if the requirement for further authentication is waived by bilateral or international convention.

Guidance: When someone dies in France

The process when a British national dies in France, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.

Kbis Extract

The Kbis extract in France provides a certified identification snapshot of a French company. It is valid for 3 months from issue.
The Kbis confirms the identity and address of the company, its business activity, legal form, SIREN identification number, Directors etc. It also confirms whether or not insolvency proceedings have been brought against the company. A Kbis Extract can be certified for presentation abroad by Apostille at the Court of Appeal or legalized by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Apply online for the French National Criminal Record Certificate

French National Criminal Record Certificate (Extrait du Casier Judiciaire Bulletin nº 3). Applications can be made online. May only be issued to the person concerned and may never be issued to a third party. French criminal record certificates are issued digitally and don’t need to be presented physically for apostille or legalization.

Find a notary in France

The French notaire is a legal specialist with a mission of public authority to draw up authenticated contracts on behalf of clients. They have the power to authenticate acts by affixing their seal and signature and issue notarial certificates in respect of documents and persons

Which documents require an official translator in France

In some cases a certified translation of a document is required, which must be undertaken by a traducteur agréé

What documents are needed by non-residents to marry in France

Foreign nationals may be asked to provide more documents than French people such as a certificat de célibat

Geolocation: employees must be informed - Lexology

France's highest court has intervened in a case involving an employee dismissed based on the geolocation information of his work vehicle.

Proof of life certificates may go online for UK pensioners in France

Plan raises questions over how elderly will avoid payment stoppages if paper forms end

France and Tanzania: Partners in a Blue Economy agenda

Not only this efforts will allow Tanzania to develop a sustain-able utilization of its marine, lake and littoral resources, but the country could become a leader on the Blue Economy strategy over the next few years.

Higher education cooperation between France and Tanzania is expanding

Having been limited for a long time to linguistic aspects, higher education cooperation between France and Tanzania has expanded since 2019 to include others disciplines.

Establishing a Business Entity in France

Business may be conducted in France either through a French branch of a foreign company (1) or through a French company (2). Both are considered to be forms of direct investment in France.

How France defines tax residency

In his monthly feature for The Connexion readers, Robert Kent of Kentingtons shares his thoughts on the 90-day rule and becoming a French resident

France To Create Committee To Support French Companies In Russia

France will set up a financing orientation committee to support French companies interested in the Russian market.

Unshackling France SA

The best French firms have shaken off the attention of politiciansand thrived

70 French companies explore investment opportunities in Egypt

Egypts Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala al-Saeed held an expanded video conference seminar with representatives from 70 French companies to discuss investment opportunities in the Egyptian economy during the post-pandemic era.

Zambia, France talk opportunities

GOVERNMENT has called on French companies to tap into Zambias silver lining investment opportunities in economic sectors to produce more value-added products.

Kenya and France sign three bilateral deals to boost economic ties

Among the agreements reached is a public private partnership (PPP) for the construction of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit highway signed between KeNHA and Vinci Concessions. The highway is one of the largest PPP projects in Eastern Africa.

French investments to create 5,000 jobs in Poland

The Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) has serviced over 20 investment projects of French companies in the last five years, thanks to which nearly 5,000 jobs are expected to be created.

France wants to push reset button in economic relations with Russia

Paris is looking for ways to avoid US sanctions in order to relaunch and deepen economic cooperation with Moscow, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has reportedly said.

UK 'better for small firms than France and Germany'

Britain provides a better environment for small and medium-sized companies than France and Germany, according to research.

Air France Unveils Schedule for Resumption of Flights to Monrovia, Beginning April 20, 2020 - FrontPageAfrica

The French carrier, Air France has unveiled its flight Schedule as it prepares to resume flights to Monrovia. In a statement Monday, the airline says as from April 20, 2020, customers will once again be able to travel to Monrovia (Liberia) thanks to five weekly flights.

France puts Bahamas and Seychelles on its tax haven blacklist

France has added The Bahamas, Anguilla, Virgin Islands and the Seychelles to its blacklist of tax havens for lack of cooperation, according to Public Accounts Minister Gerald Darmanin.

Certified translations: What are the rules for translating documents into French?

Anyone going through the process of applying for official French documentation such as a residency or health insurance card may need to have some documents translated - but what are the rules on translation?