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):
- Original Emirates ID (UAE residents).
- Passport Copy (non-residents).
- Original Passport (for verification, if required).
- Residency Visa Copy (if applicable).
- Contact Details (address, phone number, email).
For Companies:
- Trade License: A valid copy of the company’s trade license.
- Memorandum of Association (MOA): Showing the authorized signatory’s authority to issue a POA.
- Board Resolution: Authorization for issuing the POA (if applicable).
- Authorized Signatory’s Emirates ID: A valid copy.
- Authorized Signatory’s Passport Copy: For verification.
- Company Stamp: For stamping the POA and related documents.
For the Agent (Receiving the POA):
- Copy of Emirates ID (UAE residents).
- Passport Copy (non-residents).
- Residency Visa Copy (if applicable).
- 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):
- Original Emirates ID (UAE residents).
- Passport Copy (non-residents).
- Original Passport (for verification, if required).
- Residency Visa Copy (if applicable).
- Contact Details (address, phone number, email).
For Companies:
- Trade License: A valid copy of the company’s trade license.
- Memorandum of Association (MOA): Showing the authorized signatory’s authority to issue a POA.
- Board Resolution: Authorization for issuing the POA (if applicable).
- Authorized Signatory’s Emirates ID: A valid copy.
- Authorized Signatory’s Passport Copy: For verification.
- Company Stamp: For stamping the POA and related documents.
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For the Agent (Receiving the POA):
- Copy of Emirates ID (UAE residents).
- Passport Copy (non-residents).
- Residency Visa Copy (if applicable).
- 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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