Business License Translation — $19.99/Page

Business License Translation — $19.99/Page

Certified translation of business licenses, commercial registrations, and corporate documents from any country. 65+ languages, 24-hour delivery, accepted by government agencies and financial institutions.

Subheadline: Certified translation of business licenses, commercial registrations, and corporate documents from any country. 65+ languages, 24-hour delivery, accepted by government agencies and financial institutions.

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When Business Licenses Need Translation

Business licenses and commercial registration documents prove that a business exists, operates legally, and holds specific authorizations. When these documents are in a foreign language, you need certified translations for:

  • USCIS immigration petitions — E-1/E-2 treaty investor visas, L-1 intracompany transfers, and EB-5 investor immigration all require proof of business ownership and operations. Foreign business licenses must be translated.
  • SBA loans and business financing — Lenders evaluating foreign business history need translated documentation of your commercial operations.
  • Bank account opening — U.S. banks require translated corporate documents to open business accounts for foreign-owned entities.
  • Regulatory compliance — State licensing boards, professional regulatory agencies, and industry-specific regulators may require translated proof of foreign licensure.
  • Business formation and partnerships — Entering a U.S. partnership or joint venture? Your foreign business credentials need to be documented in English.
  • Tax filings — The IRS may require translated foreign business documents for FBAR, FATCA, or other international reporting requirements.
  • Litigation and due diligence — Translated business licenses serve as evidence in commercial litigation, M&A due diligence, and fraud investigations.

Types of Business Documents We Translate

Business Licenses and Permits

  • General business licenses (licencia de funcionamiento, alvará de funcionamento, 营业执照)
  • Professional licenses (medical, legal, engineering, accounting)
  • Industry-specific permits (food service, construction, transportation)
  • Import/export licenses
  • Special economic zone permits

Corporate Registration Documents

  • Articles of incorporation / certificate of incorporation
  • Commercial registry extracts (extracto del registro mercantil, extrait Kbis, Handelsregisterauszug)
  • Company bylaws and operating agreements
  • Certificates of good standing
  • Annual filings and corporate amendments
  • Shareholder registers and resolutions

Tax and Financial Registration

  • Tax identification certificates (RFC in Mexico, CNPJ in Brazil, TIN documents)
  • VAT registration certificates
  • Chamber of commerce registrations
  • Commercial invoices and tax receipts

Government-Issued Business Documents

  • Certificates of authority to operate
  • Franchise agreements with government entities
  • Concession documents
  • Regulatory compliance certificates

Business License Translation for Immigration

Several immigration visa categories require translated business documentation:

E-1 Treaty Trader / E-2 Treaty Investor

Business licenses, commercial registrations, financial statements, and operational documents proving the enterprise qualifies under the treaty. All foreign-language documents require certified translation.

L-1 Intracompany Transferee

Proof that the foreign company exists and operates, including business licenses, corporate registration, and organizational documents.

EB-5 Immigrant Investor

Extensive business documentation proving the source of investment funds, business formation documents, and commercial operations records.

O-1 Extraordinary Ability

Business ownership documents supporting evidence of extraordinary ability in business.

H-1B (Supporting Evidence)

Foreign business licenses and professional credentials supporting the beneficiary’s qualifications.

Each of these petition types involves complex document packages. We handle complete packages and ensure consistency across all translated documents.

What's Included

IncludedDetails
Complete translationLicense text, conditions, authorizations, stamps
Certificate of accuracySigned certification for institutional acceptance
24-hour deliveryStandard turnaround
Digital deliveryPrint-ready PDF
Free revisionsAdjustments at no cost

Cost: starting at $19.99 per page (250 words). Most business licenses are 1-2 pages. Corporate registration packages run 5-15 pages.

Add-ons:

  • Notarization — available on request. Required by some banks and foreign regulatory bodies. Learn more →
  • Apostille preparation — For documents used internationally. Learn more →

Need a business license translated?

$19.99/page. 24 hours. Certified and accepted by USCIS, banks, and regulatory agencies.

Corpus Localization is an ATA Corporate Member providing certified translation of business and corporate documents in 65+ languages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

starting at $19.99 per page (250 words). A standard one-page business license costs $19.99. Complete corporate registration packages (articles of incorporation + bylaws + registry extracts) typically run $100-$300.

Yes. Our certified translations meet all USCIS requirements. We regularly translate business documents for E-1, E-2, L-1, and EB-5 petitions.

Yes. We translate business licenses and corporate documents from 65+ countries in 65+ languages, including documents with official stamps, seals, and government watermarks.

Yes. Our certified translations with certificate of accuracy are accepted by major U.S. banks and financial institutions for business account applications.

Absolutely. We routinely handle multi-document packages — business license, articles of incorporation, bylaws, shareholder resolutions, financial statements — as a single project with consistent terminology across all documents.

We translate all text content on the document and note the presence of QR codes, holograms, or digital verification elements in the translation. The translation covers the documentary content; digital verification elements are described.

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