Business license translations are often needed for E-2, L-1, EB-5, bank account opening, Secretary of State filings, and cross-border business records. If the license is not in English, the translated version should include every license category, registration number, stamp, seal, condition, and issuing authority name. Corpus Localization provides certified business license translations for $19.99/page with 24-hour delivery available for many short documents.
Which immigration visas use business license translations?
Business licenses can appear in several immigration evidence packages. The translation does not replace legal strategy; it makes the foreign-language evidence readable for attorneys, agencies, banks, and reviewers.
E-2 treaty investor visa
E-2 petitions often use business licenses, commercial registration certificates, tax registrations, operating permits, ownership documents, and lease records to show that a business exists and operates legally. If those records are in another language, they should be translated into English with a signed certification statement.
L-1 intracompany transferee visa
L-1 filings may use foreign business licenses and registry extracts to show that the overseas company is active and has a qualifying relationship with the U.S. entity. Consistent translations matter because company names, registration numbers, and ownership terms often repeat across several documents.
EB-5 investor source-of-funds files
EB-5 source-of-funds packages may include business licenses, shareholder records, company registration documents, tax records, and financial statements. Certified translation helps reviewers follow the business history and connect the records to the applicant’s funding explanation.
What should a certified business license translation include?
A business license translation should cover the whole document, not just the main license title. Small details can matter when a filing depends on business identity, legal status, or operating authority.
- Company name and any alternate spellings
- Registration or license number
- Business category, permitted activity, or license scope
- Issue date, expiration date, and renewal language
- Issuing authority, ministry, municipality, or chamber of commerce
- Official stamps, seals, QR code labels, and handwritten notes
- Back-page text, margins, amendments, and license conditions
- Signed certification statement from the translator or translation company
How much does business license translation cost?
Corpus charges $19.99/page for certified business license translation. Most business licenses are 1-2 pages, so a typical short license costs $19.99-$39.98 before any optional services.
| Document | Common page count | Corpus price |
|---|---|---|
| Single business license | 1 page | $19.99 |
| License with back page or stamp page | 2 pages | $39.98 |
| Small corporate registration packet | 5 pages | $99.95 |
For larger business document packages, send the files through the quote form and we will confirm the exact page count before payment.
Do business license translations need notarization?
Notarization depends on the receiving institution. USCIS filings usually require a translator certification statement, not notarization. Banks, courts, foreign agencies, or international business partners may ask for notarization separately. If a bank or agency gave you written instructions, send them with the document so the translation package matches the request.
Business license translation for banks and corporate filings
Business licenses are also used outside immigration. Banks may request English translations for account opening, compliance review, ownership verification, or vendor onboarding. State agencies and business partners may request translated licenses for foreign qualification, contract review, due diligence, or cross-border operations. Requirements vary by institution, so customers should confirm the exact document rules with the receiving party.
Get a business license translated
Corpus Localization translates business licenses, commercial registration certificates, tax registration records, operating permits, articles of incorporation, and related business documents in 65+ languages. Certified translations start at $19.99/page, with 24-hour delivery available for many standard documents.
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FAQ
Do E-2 visa business licenses need translation?
Foreign-language business licenses used in an E-2 petition should be translated into English with a certification statement. The translation should include license categories, stamps, seals, registration numbers, and issuing authority names.
Can Corpus translate a full corporate document package?
Yes. Corpus translates multi-document packages that include business licenses, articles of incorporation, bylaws, shareholder records, financial statements, and tax registrations.
How fast can I get a business license translated?
Many short business licenses can be delivered within 24 hours from payment confirmation. Larger corporate packages depend on page count and language pair.
Is this legal advice?
No. Corpus provides certified translations. Applicants, attorneys, banks, and agencies decide which documents are required for a filing or review.
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