General Power Of Attorney
General Power Of Attorney
A General Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to nominate one or more persons or entities to act on behalf of you in all legal, business and financial matters. It is usually used to allow the agent to handle all the affairs of the principal during a period when the principal unable to do so. General Power of Attorney allows the agent to act on behalf of the principal in any matters, as allowed by the laws. The agent under such an agreement may be authorized to handle bank accounts, sign checks, sell property, manage assets, and file taxes for the principal.
General Power of Attorney in Dubai: Attestation Explained
A General Power of Attorney (GPOA) gives your agent broad authority to act for you. For a power of attorney signed in the UAE to be accepted abroad, or one signed abroad to be accepted in the UAE, it normally has to be attested. The exact steps depend on where it was signed and where it will be used.
Power of Attorney Attestation in Dubai: Typical Steps
Signed in the UAE for use abroad:
- Signing before a notary or the competent authority (see notary attestation in Dubai)
- Attestation by the relevant UAE authorities where required, including UAE MOFA attestation
- Legalization by the embassy or consulate of the country where it will be used (see embassy attestation)
Signed abroad for use in the UAE: notarisation and attestation in the country of signing, legalization by the UAE embassy there, then UAE MOFA attestation. Requirements differ by country and purpose, so we confirm them before we start.
What a General POA Is Used For
A GPOA can allow an agent to handle bank accounts, sign cheques, sell property, manage assets and file taxes for the principal, as far as the law allows. If you only want the agent to act in one specific matter, a Special Power of Attorney is the better fit.
POA Attestation Services in Dubai: Why Attest Dubai
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a General Power of Attorney?
A GPOA is a legal document that appoints one or more people or entities to act on your behalf in legal, business and financial matters.
Does a power of attorney need attestation?
Yes, if it will be used in another country or accepted by an authority that requires it. The steps depend on where it was signed and where it will be used.
What is the difference between a General and a Special POA?
A General POA covers a broad range of matters, while a Special POA is limited to a specific task or transaction.
What documents are needed for POA attestation?
Usually the original power of attorney and passport copies of the principal and the agent, with Emirates ID copies for UAE residents. Send us your document and we will confirm the exact list.
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