A Power of Attorney (POA) in Dubai is a legal document that authorizes one person to act on behalf of another in legal, financial, or personal matters. Our lawyers in Dubai provide expert POA drafting, attestation, and advisory services complying with UAE laws.
Types of Power of Attorney in Dubai
General Power of Attorney
A general POA in Dubai authorizes the attorney-in-fact to manage all legal and financial affairs on behalf of the principal. This is commonly used by overseas investors or expatriates unable to attend to their UAE affairs in person.
Special/Specific Power of Attorney
A special POA grants authority for specific transactions, such as buying property, signing contracts, or managing a particular bank account. This is more limited and controlled than a general POA.
Limited Power of Attorney
A limited POA restricts the agent’s authority to specific acts within a defined time period, providing additional protection for the principal.
POA Attestation Process in Dubai
For a POA to be legally valid in Dubai, it must be: drafted in Arabic (or with certified translation), signed before a Notary Public at Dubai Courts, attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and apostilled if for international use.
POA for Non-Residents of Dubai
Non-residents can grant POA for UAE matters by executing the document in their home country, having it notarized, apostilled, and then attested by the UAE embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dubai.
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