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Power of Attorney UAE

A Power of Attorney (POA) in the UAE allows a trusted individual to act on your behalf for legal, financial, property, or business matters. UAE POAs must comply with strict formatting and bilingual requirements. Insight Advisory drafts, notarises, and where required, attests UAE POAs — ensuring zero rejections.

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A Power of Attorney (POA) in the UAE allows a trusted individual to act on your behalf for legal, financial, property, or business matters. UAE POAs must comply with strict formatting and bilingual requirements. Insight Advisory drafts, notarises, and where required, attests UAE POAs — ensuring zero rejections.

Who this is for

  • Investors and property owners who need someone to act on their behalf in the UAE
  • Business owners granting authority to a manager, partner, or agent
  • Individuals who are overseas and need a UAE representative for legal or financial matters
  • Families managing an estate or acting on behalf of an incapacitated family member

What we handle

  • 01Drafting General and Special POAs in English and Arabic
  • 02Notary Public and online notarisation support
  • 03Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Ministry of Justice (MOJ) attestation where required
  • 04Specialised POAs: real estate, vehicles, court representation, inheritance, business management
  • 05Bilingual (Arabic/English) certified legal translation
  • 06Apostille and consulate legalisation coordination

A UAE Power of Attorney is a legally executed document authorising someone to act on your behalf. The UAE Notary Public has strict requirements — Arabic drafting, specific wording, and in some cases Ministry of Justice attestation. A poorly drafted or incorrectly notarised POA will be rejected, causing delays and wasted costs. We prepare and process POAs that are accepted first time.

Process

How it works

  1. 01

    POA Scope Assessment

    We confirm the type of POA (General or Special), the scope of authority, and the specific acts the attorney can perform.

  2. 02

    Drafting & Translation

    We draft the POA in English and Arabic, ensuring it meets UAE Notary Public requirements.

  3. 03

    Notarisation

    We arrange notarisation at the UAE Notary Public or through online notarisation (for residents). Non-residents can sign before a notary abroad and send the document for legalisation.

  4. 04

    Attestation (if required)

    For POAs to be used in specific transactions or authorities, we arrange MOFA or MOJ attestation as required.

Documents required

  • Original passport of the person granting the POA (grantor)
  • Passport copy of the person receiving authority (attorney)
  • Emirates ID (for UAE residents)
  • Description of the scope of authority required
  • Property title deed (for real estate POAs)
  • Trade license (for business management POAs)

Frequently asked questions

A General POA grants broad authority to act on your behalf across a range of matters. A Special POA (also called Limited POA) grants authority only for specified acts — for example, selling a specific property or managing a specific company. UAE authorities often prefer a Special POA to protect all parties.
Yes. You can sign a POA before a notary public in your home country. The document then needs to be legalised (apostille or consulate attestation) before it is valid in the UAE. We manage this process and advise on the correct legalisation route for your country.
UAE POAs can have a specified end date or remain open-ended. Some authorities and banks require POAs to be no more than 2 years old. We recommend including a specific expiry date appropriate to the purpose.
Yes. A POA can be revoked at any time by the grantor through a formal revocation notice. We handle POA revocations and notify relevant parties as required.

Watch out

Common mistakes to avoid

  • 01Using a General POA when a Special POA with specific authority is required — some authorities reject overly broad POAs.
  • 02Not getting MOFA attestation when the POA will be used with government entities.
  • 03Overseas grantors signing before a notary who does not follow UAE-specific requirements.
  • 04Not specifying a time limit or expiry date on the POA, leaving it open-ended when that was not intended.
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Written by Insight Advisory Legal Team · Reviewed by Legal Documentation Team · Last updated: May 2026

This page provides general information about Powers of Attorney in the UAE. Requirements vary depending on the purpose of the POA and the relevant authority. Contact Insight Advisory for advice specific to your situation.