UK Land Registry Fee Hike: Navigating the Changes with Schmidt & Schmidt

Starting 9 December 2024, the UK Land Registry will implement its first fee increase in over a decade, a move expected to generate an additional £27 million annually. The adjustment has sparked attention, particularly for its impact on the real estate sector, where access to accurate property information is crucial.

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29 November 2024

The Holiday Season is Here...

Christmas celebrations begin in Europe and on December 20th there will be a weekend that will last until the beginning of January 2025.

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28 November 2024

Germany recognizes apostilles from Kyrgyzstan: A milestone in document legalization

The Kyrgyz Republic has been an official contracting state of the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961 (also known as the Apostille Convention) since June 1, 2011. This international agreement simplifies the recognition of public documents abroad by replacing the lengthy consular legalization process with a streamlined apostille procedure.

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27 November 2024

Uruguayan Foreign Ministry Updates Apostille Processes

In November 2024, Uruguay's Ministry of Foreign Affairs introduced significant updates to its apostille processes, reflecting the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize and improve access to essential services.

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25 November 2024

Cayman Islands Streamlines Apostille Process with New Online Service

In 2024, the Cayman Islands government introduced a new procedure for legalizing extracts from the General Register, simplifying the process for obtaining apostilled documents. The service is now fully available through the government's online portal.

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18 November 2024

Iran on track for FATF compliance amid gloabal Isolation

Iranian Economy Minister Abdolnasser Hemmati expressed optimism about advancing Iran’s compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) during a recent meeting with journalists, as reported by Intellinews. The minister highlighted efforts to pursue alternative legal routes to align with the FATF’s international standards, which are seen as vital to Iran's economic interests.

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15 November 2024

Azerbaijan prepares automated consular legalization system

Azerbaijan is set to introduce an automated consular legalization system, part of the country’s broader digitalization efforts aimed at streamlining government services. This initiative will simplify the legalization process for documents to be used internationally, reducing bureaucratic delays and making the procedure more efficient for citizens and businesses. The new system is expected to allow applicants to submit and track their documents electronically, aligning Azerbaijan with international standards for document verification and legalization.

Consular Legalization of foreign documents

11 November 2024

The Chinese government has issued clarifications on apostille and consular legalization

The State Council of the People's Republic of China (also known as the Central People's Government of the PRC) has posted a section on its official portal dedicated to apostille and consular legalization of documents.

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07 November 2024

Israel launches e-apostille service for selected documents

A digital apostille service for several types of documents is now available on the Israeli government portal. These apostilles can be used in countries that have ratified the 1961 Hague Convention, accept electronic apostilles, and maintain diplomatic relations with Israel.

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07 November 2024