This worksheet helps prepare a document review. The final filing and bank requirements depend on the investor and transaction.
Prepare the company's existence records and its ownership evidence as separate parts of the file. A Companies House certificate cannot contain shareholder or shareholding details.
| Document group | Preparation question |
|---|---|
| Certified company records | Which certificate and constitutional documents does the Indian recipient require? |
| Ownership evidence | Which shareholder records and ownership chart will support the bank's checks? |
| Board approval | Does the authorised signatory match the person signing the Indian subscription documents? |
| Legalisation | Does the FCDO require an official signature or certification by a UK notary or solicitor? |
Order records in a form suitable for legalisation. An ordinary online company search is useful for checking details, but confirm the required certified version before filing.
For example, ordering a company certificate alone does not complete the ownership file. Gather the separate shareholder records before the Indian bank reviews the parent.
Sources checked 22 Sep 2026: Companies House certified records and FCDO legalisation.
Working record
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| Item | Issuing country or authority | Signing location | Required version | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investor identity or registration | |||||
| Constitutional documents, if applicable | |||||
| Investment approval and signatory authority | |||||
| Ownership evidence | |||||
| Director identity and address | |||||
| Indian office evidence | |||||
| Translation and certification |
Before ordering certification
- Confirm the proposed investor and ownership structure.
- Ask the filing professional and bank to approve the document list.
- Resolve differences in names, dates and signing authority.
- Confirm the accepted original, certified copy or electronic record.
- Agree the submission and courier requirements.