Documentary services for the Francophone community in the United Kingdom.
Apostille, consular legalisation, UK Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney. A single bilingual partner for your cross-border procedures.
Cross-border procedures, without the headache.
Three pain points we resolve for the Francophone community in the United Kingdom.
No more fragmented suppliers
Apostille, translation, legalisation, international shipping: all handled by a single contact, with one process and one transparent invoice.
No more language barriers
Native bilingual service, not just translation. We understand both systems — British and Francophone — and how to make them speak to each other.
No more opaque pricing
Quotes broken down in two lines: our service fee plus third-party costs at actual cost. You know exactly where every pound goes.
Six service families, calibrated to your needs.
From standard apostille to complex corporate cases, our expertise covers the full range of cross-border administrative procedures between the UK and the Francophone world.
Apostille
Authentication of UK documents for use abroad.
Pack Afrique
UK documents validated for Cameroon, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, DRC, and beyond.
Estate Planning
UK Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, drafted in plain language and explained in French.
Corporate
UK corporate documents authenticated for international subsidiaries and partnerships.
Legalisation
Consular legalisation for non-Hague Convention countries.
Additional services
Letters of invitation, certified copies, attestations, document research.
How it works, step by step.
A proven process, transparent at every stage. You always know where your case stands.
Contact
Email, form, or WhatsApp. Direct conversation — never a chatbot.
Quote within 24h
Detailed quote with transparent breakdown of every cost.
Sign-off
Engagement letter signed and payment by card or bank transfer.
KYC
Identity documents verified and originals received securely.
Processing
You're informed at every key step: filing, retrieval, dispatch.
Delivery
Final document delivered securely, followed up to ensure satisfaction.
Why FrancoLegal, rather than a traditional UK solicitor.
Native bilingual service
Not just translation, but a deep understanding of both legal and cultural systems.
Transparent pricing
Quotes broken down in two lines: our service plus third-party fees at cost. No hidden margins on external fees.
End-to-end service
One contact, one process, one quote. No more juggling between providers.
Francophone Africa specialism
Deep operational knowledge of legalisation chains for Cameroon, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire and beyond.
Answers to the questions you're asking.
No. FrancoLegal is a documentary services and administrative coordination firm. We do not provide reserved legal activities under the Legal Services Act 2007 (probate, contentious representation, immigration advice without IAA accreditation). For these activities, we refer to regulated partners. This transparency protects you.
Our prices start at £95 (certified copy) and go up to £895 (complex corporate Africa). Each quote is broken down in two lines: (1) the price of our service, (2) third-party costs (FCDO, embassies, translation, DHL) charged at actual cost without hidden mark-up. You know exactly where every pound goes.
It depends on the service. A standard apostille takes 15 to 20 working days. A Pack Afrique (Hague Convention countries) takes 3 to 4 weeks. A non-Hague Pack Afrique takes 5 to 7 weeks. A UK Will takes 10 to 15 days. For urgencies, we offer Express services (apostille within 48 hours, Pack Afrique within 5 to 8 days). The exact turnaround is guaranteed in your engagement letter.
Yes — that's the heart of our work. All documents are received at our professional London address, processed under strict confidentiality protocols, and returned via tracked secure mail (Royal Mail Special Delivery within the UK, DHL International abroad). Our Professional Indemnity Insurance covers any errors, and our engagement letter spells out our commitments and your remedies.
For Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, Gabon, Madagascar and other non-signatory countries, we offer the non-Hague Pack Afrique, which includes the FCDO apostille, consular legalisation at the destination country's embassy, certified translation if needed, and DHL International shipping. Turnaround: 5 to 7 weeks. From £625.
For standardised services (apostille, certified copy, legalisation only), direct payment by card via secure Stripe checkout. For personalised services (Will, LPA, Pack Afrique, Corporate), a tailored quote followed by payment upon engagement letter signature. No work begins before payment is received — protecting both parties.