Introduction
Introduction to Dubai POA
In the UAE, owning property or a business signifies holding valuable assets that require diligent management and protection. Securing a Power of Attorney (POA) becomes essential.
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that empowers you to appoint an agent, with the authority toact on your behalf.
This person will have the right to represent you in matters specified in the POA, helping smooth operations and providing peace of mind and security.
IN 4 EASY STEPS, JURIZONE CREATES POA
| Step | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Place a POA Order | Choose your POA package online (Pricing page) or call for help. | Select the Power of Attorney package that best suits your needs. |
| Drafting & Approval | We gather your information and create your draft. | Our team will guide you to provide the necessary details, and then craft a clear English POA draft for your review and approval. |
| Notarization | We assist with the official notarization process. | We’ll make sure your POA is properly notarized according to all legal requirements. |
| Delivery | Receive your secure, notarized POA. | Receive your secure, notarized POA. |
POA SERVICES
POA Services By Juriszone
POA Notarization
Our team facilitates swift notarization of your Power of Attorney documents by UAE-certified notaries across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, ensuring legal validity for your transactions throughout the Emirates.
POA Legalisation
Complete POA Legalisation for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, & the UAE: We manage the complex legalization process for your Power of Attorney, including attestations from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant embassies, ensuring seamless use across the Emirates and internationally.
Acting as POA
Expert Representation as Your Power of Attorney in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, & Beyond: Juriszone’s professionals act as your trusted attorney throughout the UAE, carrying out legal, administrative, and financial tasks on your behalf, navigating regulations across the Emirates with discretion and expertise.
Attestation
Official Attestation for POA & Related Documents across the UAE: We provide accurate and efficient attestation services for your Power of Attorney, supporting documents, and identity verifications, securing their legal recognition throughout the UAE.
Acting As Your Witness
Trusted Witness Services for POA Signing in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, & the UAE: Our legal representatives act as official witnesses for your Power of Attorney signature anywhere in the UAE, adhering to local legal requirements for added security and compliance.
HOW CAN WE HELP
Why Choose Us?
- Expert advice and consultation In-depth guidance on creating a legally sound and effective POA tailored to your needs.
- Comprehensive document handling Preparation, notarization, and registration of your POA.
- Streamlined process Simplified procedures with support from experienced professionals.
- Translation and attestation Professional in-house Arabic translation and assistance with all legal formalities.
- Time-saving convenience Fast and efficient services to conserve your valuable time.
- Affordable, high-quality solutions Cost-effective preparation of legally compliant documents.
- Trusted and secure A professional team dedicated to safeguarding your interests and documents.
POA IN DUBAI
What is POA in Dubai?
In Dubai, a POA is a legal document written in Arabic or English with an Arabic translation. Only valid after being notarized by the notary public, a POA allows you to grant legal authority to your attorney.
A POA is beneficial for any business or property owner in Dubai, UAE. With the help of a POA, you can assign your agent or attorney to help manage your business and financial affairs. This includes signing, filing taxes, buying or selling properties, or managing investment accounts on your behalf.
Whether you are looking for a POA as an individual or for your company, Dubai POAs can be of the following two types:
1. General Power of Attorney
A GPOA allows the agent to represent the principal in a broad range of matters, such as buying assets and real estate, managing company affairs, and representing the principal before government departments and courts as the signing authority.
2. Special Power of Attorney
With a special POA, the agent can represent you in specific tasks only. This can be limited to things like managing selling real estate or inheritance matters, as specified in the POA.
DUBAI POA TYPES
Dubai Power of Attorney Types: Find the Right Fit for Your Needs
A POA is beneficial for both personal and corporate working in the UAE, each having its own types of general and special power of attorney to choose from. Following are the POA categories in Dubai that you can apply for:
Property POA
Business POA
General POA
Family POA
Vehicle POA
Financial POA
DUBAI POA
TYPES OF POWER OF ATTORNEY IN DUBAI
1. General Power of Attorney
A personal power of attorney with a broad scope of legal action allows the agent to act on behalf of the principal in all matters, including legal, financial, corporate, and family matters.
With a GPOA, the agent can represent the principal in any personal or business affair before the government departments, sign contracts, and handle legal matters. Therefore an individual GPOA is generally signed with a trusted family member or friend.
2. Special Power of Attorney
Designed for a specific purpose, the special power of attorney outlines the tasks that the agent has to handle on behalf of the principal. Some common types of special POA for individuals include:
- POA for Real Estate which enables the agent to carry out real estate transactions, such as buying or selling of property, managing leases, or signing contracts.
- POA for Vehicle through which the agent can manage the selling, registration, buying, maintenance, export, and other activities related to your vehicles.
- POA for Marriage enables the agent to act as a guardian on behalf of the bride’s father, giving consent for marriage at the family court.
- Child Travel Consent Form which allows you to ease your children’s travel in your absence, authorizing another individual as their guardian on the trip.
- POA for Property Dispute through which you can appoint an attorney to represent you in a property-related dispute before the relevant authorities.
- POA for Court Case which allows you to appoint an attorney or individual to represent your case in front of the UAE courts.
- POA for Inheritance POA for Inheritance, signed by an heir, appoints another individual or law firm to represent the family of the deceased individual before authorities to help complete the probate proceedings and obtain a succession certificate and distribution order.
1. Company Management POA
The general POA for companies and corporates, a company management POA is granted by the company owners, authorizing the general manager to handle the company’s everyday operations and affairs. This document often outlines specific transactions that the general manager can take on behalf of the company.
A company management POA is essential for those with a multi-national business or multiple branches who cannot handle everyday matters alone.
2. Special POA for Corporates
You can also grant a special POA to a third party or an employee for carrying out specific tasks on behalf of the company. Commonly used business POA include:
- Company formation POA which enables a shareholder to grant company incorporation powers, such as filing applications and other procedures required for setting up a company according to the UAE business laws.
- Share sale POA wherein the Principal is the shareholder, assigning agents the ability to sell or transfer company shares on their behalf.
- Business Sale POA through which the company owner assigns an agent to sell the company’s assets and other investments.
- Litigation POA helps assign a lawyer to represent the company in any court matters.
1. General Power of Attorney
A personal power of attorney with a broad scope of legal action allows the agent to act on behalf of the principal in all matters, including legal, financial, corporate, and family matters.
With a GPOA, the agent can represent the principal in any personal or business affair before the government departments, sign contracts, and handle legal matters. Therefore an individual GPOA is generally signed with a trusted family member or friend.
2. Special Power of Attorney
Designed for a specific purpose, the special power of attorney outlines the tasks that the agent has to handle on behalf of the principal. Some common types of special POA for individuals include:
- POA for Real Estate which enables the agent to carry out real estate transactions, such as buying or selling of property, managing leases, or signing contracts.
- POA for Vehicle through which the agent can manage the selling, registration, buying, maintenance, export, and other activities related to your vehicles.
- POA for Marriage enables the agent to act as a guardian on behalf of the bride’s father, giving consent for marriage at the family court.
- Child Travel Consent Form which allows you to ease your children’s travel in your absence, authorizing another individual as their guardian on the trip.
- POA for Property Dispute through which you can appoint an attorney to represent you in a property-related dispute before the relevant authorities.
- POA for Court Case which allows you to appoint an attorney or individual to represent your case in front of the UAE courts.
- POA for Inheritance POA for Inheritance, signed by an heir, appoints another individual or law firm to represent the family of the deceased individual before authorities to help complete the probate proceedings and obtain a succession certificate and distribution order.
1. Company Management POA
The general POA for companies and corporates, a company management POA is granted by the company owners, authorizing the general manager to handle the company’s everyday operations and affairs. This document often outlines specific transactions that the general manager can take on behalf of the company.
A company management POA is essential for those with a multi-national business or multiple branches who cannot handle everyday matters alone.
2. Special POA for Corporates
You can also grant a special POA to a third party or an employee for carrying out specific tasks on behalf of the company. Commonly used business POA include:
- Company formation POA which enables a shareholder to grant company incorporation powers, such as filing applications and other procedures required for setting up a company according to the UAE business laws.
- Share sale POA wherein the Principal is the shareholder, assigning agents the ability to sell or transfer company shares on their behalf.
- Business Sale POA through which the company owner assigns an agent to sell the company’s assets and other investments.
- Litigation POA helps assign a lawyer to represent the company in any court matters.
CREATE A POA
Creating a Power of Attorney in Dubai: A Step-by-Step Guide
In general, creating a Dubai POA involves the following steps:
Selecting the attorney
You can make anyone older than 21 years of age your agent. However, choosing someone you can trust is of utmost importance based on their knowledge, expertise, and relations with you—your immediate family, such as parents, spouse, sibling, child, or a close friend.
Determining the POA purpose and type
Before applying for a POA, it is vital to determine its purpose and type according to the requirements. You must specify to the expert whether you want to use the POA for financial matters, property transactions, or legal representation.
Filling out the POA form
Depending on your specific needs, our experts will help you select the right POA type and decide between general and specific POAs. Next, you must fill out the POA form with details of legal validity, obligations, revocation, and the agent you choose.
Drafting a POA Dubai
Once we have all the details, we will draft a POA mentioning the exact powers you wish to provide. By helping draft a legally strong document, we will protect you from delegating any unnecessary power and prevent fraud. Once drafted, we will send you the POA for approval.
Preparing Documentation
The next step is to prepare the documents required for the POA notary. This includes valid identification of both parties, witness IDs, and other required documents, such as passports.
Translating into Arabic
As you approve the POA draft, our team will translate it into Arabic, as required by the UAE courts. A legal translation of an English document is a mandate in Arab courts for admission.
Notarization
To legalize the POA, it must be signed in front of a notary public. As an expat unavailable in the country, you can also sign a POA at a local notary public and get the document attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, followed by submitting it to the UAE embassy.
Legalization and Authentication
Once satisfied with the details and upon verifying the identity of the principal and the agent, the public notary will attest to the document’s legal validity. In some instances, you will also need to register the POA with courts or other authorities, such as the Land Department, in case of property POA. This ensures the document’s legalization and authentication. Our experts can guide you through the process of certifying the document according to the specific requirements.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Power of Attorney in Dubai: Essential Legal Requirements
To be able to sign the POA and get it certified, both the Principal and the agent need to submit a few documents that verify their identity.
As an individual, you must have:
- Copy of the passport
- Copy of the Emirates ID, if the person is a UAE resident
- Copy of the visa, if the person is a non-resident
For a company POA, on the other hand, you need to submit the following:
- Copy of trade license
- Memorandum and articles of association
- Passport copies of the shareholders
- Emirates IDs of the shareholders
You may need to submit additional documents, depending on the type of POA. Other requirements for a legal POA in Dubai consist of the following:
Arabic Document
Legal Capacity of Grantor & Agent
Scope of Delegated Rights
Duration and Revocation
When to Use a Power of Attorney in Dubai: Key Scenarios
There are multiple situations where you may require an agent to represent yourself, primarily if you reside outside the UAE for a significant part of the year or are old.
Following are a few examples of where a POA can benefit you and your company:
Dubai POA for Banking and Financial Matters
This POA is generally used by expats who need someone to represent them in financial matters. This includes filing taxes, handling bank accounts, managing investments, and signing checks. It helps free the principal of regular tasks that otherwise require their presence.
Dubai POA for Property Transactions
POA applications in Dubai are mainly used for real estate management. You appoint an agent to sign documents for buying and selling properties and help with property management in your absence from the country. With your legal consent, the agent can handle finances and make deals with other properties.
Dubai POA for Personal Matters
You can also choose an agent, such as your child or children, to make decisions on your behalf regarding personal family matters when you become incapacitated. This can be useful in managing everyday family expenses, insurance, and running the family small business. For this, a principal can also appoint multiple children with specific POAs, depending on their requirements and choices.
Dubai POA for Healthcare Decisions
This is useful in situations where you may suffer through an accident or a prolonged illness since it allows the agent to act as your healthcare proxy and take required steps in favor of your health.
Dubai POA for Inheritance
You can also make use of a POA in Dubai to represent your children or handle matters of inheritance after your death, especially if your children are not of legal age. You can also appoint a legal guardianship and legal protection for your family through a POA.
Dubai POA to appoint a lawyer
A court case or litigation POA enables you to appoint a lawyer on your or the company’s behalf, allowing them to represent the principal in any court case before the authorities in the UAE. This could be used for property or company disputes, among other cases.
Dubai POA to Appoint Guardian
In Dubai, a Power of Attorney (POA) is vital for legally establishing guardianship of minor children. Governed by the UAE Personal Status Law, a POA lets you appoint a trusted guardian for your children per legal standards. This law grants mothers primary custodianship, which transitions to fathers when daughters turn 13 and sons turn 11 unless exceptions apply based on the mother’s capability. By creating a Dubai POA, you can specify your guardianship preferences, ensuring your children are cared for by someone you trust, thus securing their welfare and your peace of mind
Power of Attorney Risks in Dubai: Protect Your Interests
When creating a POA, you must remember that a document as powerful as this can easily be misused. It is essential to appoint a trusted individual as your agent to help mitigate POA risks.
To help prevent legal disputes, it is essential to take appropriate measures. These
include:
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Reviewing and updating the POAs periodically, especially in case of change in family or business terms.
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Canceling or revoking the POA when you suspect misuse and sending a copy of the cancellation to the third party.
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Understanding the terms of your POA under the guidance of an expert lawyer.
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Appointing multiple agents – joint POA holders for significant transactions.
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1. Can I get a Durable Power of Attorney in Dubai for healthcare decisions?
Yes, you can get a durable POA in Dubai for healthcare decisions and appoint trusted agent to make health-related decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself.
2. How is a General POA different from a Special Power of Attorney in Dubai?
While a General power of attorney allows legal standing to the agent in matters, such as property and finances, a Special POA in Dubai enables them to make decisions related to specified purposes only, therefore having a limited scope.
3. Do I need to get separate Dubai POAs for property, banking, and other matters?
While you can get a general POA in Dubai and appoint an agent to handle all your property, banking, and other matters, it is often preferred that you get specific POAs and grant legal rights to agents who excel in decision-making for the respective sectors.
4. What are the legal requirements for granting a power of attorney in Dubai?
To sign a power of attorney, you should be above 21 years of age and have a sound mind. The POA should be signed without any external pressure or threat.
5. Does my power of attorney for Dubai need to be in Arabic, or can I use an English version?
The Dubai government requires the submission of all legal documents in Arabic. However, if you are not a native speaker, you can get an English POA translated by a legal translator and submit both together to the court.
6. Can I grant a power of attorney in Dubai if I’m not a UAE resident?
If you are an expat in Dubai, you can easily apply for a POA and get it legalized through online systems in the country’s court. For this, you will also have to get your document notarized at the UAE embassy, where your current residence is.
7. How do I get a power of attorney notarized in Dubai?
For this, you need to visit a notary public office with the agent, two witnesses, and the required documents. Alternatively, you can complete the process online with the help of the BOTIM app and then post your POA.
8. Is there a specific place where I need to register a power of attorney in Dubai?
The registration or verification of a power of attorney takes place at a notary public. However, in some cases, you may need to register it at different departments, such as the Land Department, in the case of a real estate POA. Our experts can guide you through this.
9. Can I create a Dubai POA myself, or is it better to use a lawyer?
While you can easily create and register a Dubai POA yourself, we recommend using expert services and lawyer help to draft it, as there are specific legal requirements to be met. In addition, the lawyer can help you understand the legal language and use it appropriately to help prevent POA fraud and misuse.
10. What are the costs involved in creating a power of attorney in Dubai?
To get a registered power of attorney in Dubai, you need to pay the lawyer or services fee to the company you approach for the draft. In addition, you need to pay for the notarization. You may also have to pay a translation fee if you get the POA written in English.
11. How can I protect myself against potential misuse of my
Dubai power of attorney?
The first step to prevent misuse of your Dubai POA is selecting the right agent that you can trust. Next, it is essential to draft a strong document that clearly specifies the powers of the agents and the situations where they can act. This is best done through expert legal help. After the POA signing, you must carry regular reviews of the document and its use. In addition, the revocation cause must be specified clearly to enable quick cancellation of the POA in case of detected or suspected abuse.
12. How can I cancel or revoke a POA in Dubai if I change my mind?
You need to mention a revocation clause in your POA. To cancel the paper, you simply need to write a letter and get it notarized, followed by submission to the respected authorities.
13. Can I create a Dubai POA with a specific expiration date or limited timeframe?
Yes, you can create a Dubai POA with a specific expiration date, specifying the duration and the POA’s clauses.
14. Can I use a Dubai POA to manage property transactions while I’m abroad?
You can use a real estate POA to appoint an individual who can represent you for managing your property transactions while you are abroad. Depending on the POA terms, the agent can buy or sell properties and sign leases.
15. I travel frequently for work. Does a Dubai POA make sense for my situation?
A POA is highly ideal and recommended for an individual who travels frequently for work and doesn’t want their business, finances, or other matters to be hampered because of it. By signing a POA, you can appoint someone residing in the country to make decisions and representations for you, allowing you to focus on your work freely.
16. Can a Dubai POA authorize someone to handle my banking needs while I’m unavailable?
Getting a financial POA allows an agent to handle your bank accounts, file taxes, sign cheques, and manage other financial needs in your absence. Therefore, a POA can be beneficial for seamless operations while you are unavailable in the country.
17. How do I cancel a Power of Attorney in Dubai? What are the steps and necessary forms?
To revoke a POA in Dubai, you need to submit a written application and form and get it notarized by the Notary Public. In addition, you must forward a copy of the same to your agent and any third party that your agent has been in contact with.
18. Can I get a POA notarized by a private notary?
Yes you can get a POA through a private notary in the UAE.