Offshore structures have not disappeared — but they are transforming to survive amid the implementation of international financial transparency standards.
The authorities of Arizona (USA) have updated the guidelines for apostilling documents. The relevant changes are posted on the official website of the Arizona Secretary of State.
With the development of digital technologies, a new form of apostille has emerged — the electronic apostille (e-APP), which enables the issuance and verification of documents in electronic format. This innovative solution is intended to enhance the speed, convenience, and security of international document exchange. In this article, we examine the current legal framework governing electronic apostilles, as well as the key challenges faced by governments and individuals in their implementation.
As part of the ongoing digital transformation of corporate law in the European Union, procedures related to the legalization, apostille and translation of documents are being significantly simplified. A new initiative by the European Commission, introduced under Digitalisation Directive II, aims to implement digital powers of attorney, ensure mutual recognition of official documents without the need for re-legalization or re-apostille, and eliminate translation requirements—provided that documents are authenticated via EU Trust Services.
Ukrainian citizens residing abroad can now request notarial services at embassies and consulates via the Internet. This was reported by the news media Strana, citing Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andriy Sybiha.
A new order has approved the list of medical devices classified as measuring instruments and defined a new procedure for their testing. For the state registration and market release of these medical devices, type approval testing as measuring instruments is mandatory.
Israel has resumed the operations of its diplomatic missions and the provision of consular services abroad. This is confirmed by reports from media reports and official embassy websites.
In India, the Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs has been designated as the apostille authority. The relevant information is recorded on the official portal of the Hague Conference on Private International Law.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has issued official clarifications regarding which documents do not require legalization by apostille. This was reported by the Judicial and Legal Gazette.
