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How fresh does a UK COGS need to be for a foreign bank?

How fresh does a UK COGS need to be for a foreign bank?

How fresh does a UK COGS need to be for a foreign bank?

This guide was migrated from the live UKCOGS Advice Centre. UKCOGS is a private agent — not Companies House or the FCDO.

Official fees (confirm on GOV.UK): Companies House £22 standard / £65 express; FCDO paper apostille £45 / e-Apostille £35.

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