30 Oct 2026 A notary public gives Know Your Customer (KYC) checks something a scanned passport and a webcam cannot: an independent, legally accountable officer who has seen the person, examined the original document, and put their seal to it. Banks, fund managers, fintechs, law firms and offshore counterparties all run KYC under anti-money-laundering rules.…

Introduction Indonesia is one of Australia’s most important economic partners and an increasingly attractive destination for Australian businesses seeking opportunities in Southeast Asia. With a population exceeding 280 million, an expanding consumer market, abundant natural resources and substantial investment in infrastructure and technology, Indonesia offers considerable potential for international trade and investment. Australian businesses are…

International Business | Notarial Services | China–Australia Trade | October 2026 China remains one of Australia’s most important international trading partners, offering significant opportunities for Australian businesses seeking to expand their operations, establish commercial relationships, invest in overseas companies, manufacture products, or enter one of the world’s largest consumer markets. However, doing business in China…

Doing business in India can be rewarding, but it often requires careful handling of documents before a transaction can move. A company may need to appoint an Indian representative, incorporate a subsidiary, open a bank account, register tax details, sign a supply agreement, lease premises, prove the identity of directors, certify board resolutions, or give…

Published: 19 October 2026 Introduction The Australian notarial profession is undergoing a significant period of transformation as digital technologies, legislative reforms, international legal developments and changing commercial practices reshape how documents are authenticated for use overseas. Traditionally, notarisation has involved an Australian Notary Public examining original documents, verifying identities, witnessing signatures and applying an official…

International transactions often depend on documents crossing borders. A graduate may need a qualification recognised overseas, a company may need evidence of incorporation, or a family may need civil records for an immigration application. Traditionally, authenticating these documents involved paper certificates, physical delivery and additional administration. Electronic apostilles offer a different approach: an official authentication…

Australian businesses expanding overseas are often asked to provide evidence of their registration, directors or corporate structure. Documents issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) can help establish these details. However, an overseas bank, regulator or business partner may require more than an ordinary download. Depending on the transaction, ASIC documents may need…

A person living outside India may need someone in India to manage property, operate a bank account, conduct litigation, administer an estate or deal with government authorities on their behalf. This can usually be done through a power of attorney executed in the country where the person is living. The document must be drafted for…

Differences between a person’s name across passports, identity documents and Chinese records can create significant administrative problems. A Chinese bank, court, company registry, property authority or government department may be unable to assume that two differently written names belong to the same individual. A same person declaration—sometimes called a declaration of identity, one and the…

India permits foreign companies to establish locally incorporated subsidiaries, including wholly owned subsidiaries in many industries. An Indian subsidiary is a separate legal entity governed principally by the Companies Act 2013, India’s foreign direct investment rules and the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999. Although incorporation is now largely electronic, foreign ownership introduces additional requirements relating…