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On 8 March 2023, the Chinese Ambassador to the Netherlands, Tan Jian, submitted China\u2019s instrument of accession to the Convention of 5 October 1961, Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents<\/h2>\n

Also known as the Apostille Convention, the convention simplifies the procedure for certifying documents between two countries, replacing the need for local certification or notarisation with a certification called an Apostille issued by a \u201ccompetent authority\u201d in the state of origin (i.e., the Legalisation Office<\/a> in the UK), which is then recognised in the state of destination (i.e., China). The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) has a detailed run-down of how the convention is implemented<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The convention will come into force in China on 7 November 2023.<\/p>\n

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At a press conference<\/a>, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said that China\u2019s accession to the convention will have two main benefits.<\/p>\n

The first is that it will significantly reduce the time and cost of documentation when dealing with China. This will be a boon for both businesses and individuals, making it easier to certify things such as driver\u2019s licenses, health certificates and degrees. Mao Ning estimated that the time spent certifying a document will be reduced from over 20 days to just a few working days, saving more than RMB 300 million in processing fees for Chinese and foreign businesses.<\/p>\n

The second benefit is that it will facilitate international trade and improve the business environment in China. British companies planning to invest in or export to China will no longer need to get commercial documents certified by the consulate. Mao Ning expects over 70% of China\u2019s export-related commercial documents to benefit from the terms of the convention.<\/p>\n

Call +44 (0)20 7802 2000 or email\u00a0enquiries@cbbc.org<\/a>\u00a0now to connect with CBBC staff who can advise on Chinese legal requirements.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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