Below is a comprehensive list of requirements and details for issuing both Special Power of Attorney (SPOA) and General Power of Attorney (GPOA) in the UAE.

General Power of Attorney (GPOA)

Purpose:

• To grant broad authority for managing personal, financial, legal, or business affairs.

Typical Uses:

• Overseeing financial transactions.
• Managing business operations.
• Handling property portfolios or multiple assets.

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Documents Required for GPOA:

For Individuals (Principal):

1. Original Emirates ID (UAE residents).
2. Passport Copy (non-residents).
3. Original Passport (for verification, if required).
4. Residency Visa Copy (if applicable).
5. Contact Details (address, phone number, email).

For Companies:

1. Trade License: A valid copy of the company’s trade license.
2. Memorandum of Association (MOA): Showing the authorized signatory’s authority to issue a POA.
3. Board Resolution: Authorization for issuing the POA (if applicable).
4. Authorized Signatory’s Emirates ID: A valid copy.
5. Authorized Signatory’s Passport Copy: For verification.
6. Company Stamp: For stamping the POA and related documents.

For the Agent (Receiving the POA):

1. Copy of Emirates ID (UAE residents).
2. Passport Copy (non-residents).
3. Residency Visa Copy (if applicable).
4. Contact Details (address, phone number, email).

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Special Power of Attorney (SPOA)

Purpose:

• To delegate authority for specific tasks or transactions.

Typical Uses:

• Selling or purchasing property.
• Managing one-time financial transactions.
• Handling a single legal or administrative matter.

Documents Required for SPOA:

For Individuals (Principal):

1. Original Emirates ID (UAE residents).
2. Passport Copy (non-residents).
3. Original Passport (for verification, if required).
4. Residency Visa Copy (if applicable).
5. Contact Details (address, phone number, email).

For Companies:

1. Trade License: A valid copy of the company’s trade license.
2. Memorandum of Association (MOA): Showing the authorized signatory’s authority to issue a POA.
3. Board Resolution: Authorization for issuing the POA (if applicable).
4. Authorized Signatory’s Emirates ID: A valid copy.
5. Authorized Signatory’s Passport Copy: For verification.
6. Company Stamp: For stamping the POA and related documents.

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For the Agent (Receiving the POA):

1. Copy of Emirates ID (UAE residents).
2. Passport Copy (non-residents).
3. Residency Visa Copy (if applicable).
4. Contact Details (address, phone number, email).

Additional Details

Draft Preparation:

• The Power of Attorney must clearly outline the scope of authority:
  • For GPOA: Broad authority over multiple areas.
  • For SPOA: Detailed description of the specific task.

Notarization:

• Visit a certified notary public in Dubai to have the POA notarized.
• For non-residents, international attestation is required:
  • Attestation at the UAE Embassy in the issuing country.
  • Legalization at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Validity:

• A GPOA typically remains valid until revoked or until the principal passes away.
• An SPOA is valid until the specific task is completed or upon a pre-defined expiry date.

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