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.

29 November 2024

Sebastian Küter

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.

28 November 2024

Andrej Schmidt

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.

27 November 2024

Sebastian Küter

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.

25 November 2024

Sebastian Küter

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.

18 November 2024

Sebastian Küter

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.

15 November 2024

Sebastian Küter

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