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Power of Attorney & Certified Translation in the UAE
A power of attorney authorises another person to act for you in defined matters such as company setup, banking or property. Official UAE use often needs the POA notarised and legal documents translated into Arabic by a certified legal translator, so wording and scope must be exact.
Last reviewed · Reviewed by Mahmoud Mansour, Founder & Managing Director (lawyer in the UAE since 2006) · EH Management Consultancy LLC, Dubai
At a glance
Key facts about pOA & Certified Translation
- POA types
- General or specific; company or personal
- Execution
- Notarised and sometimes attested
- Translation
- Certified Arabic-English legal translation
- Used for
- Banking, licensing, property, court filings
- Risk
- Vague or over-broad wording
Who it is for
Is this the right service for you?
- Owners living abroad
- Companies delegating signing authority
- Parties filing with courts or ministries
- Applicants with foreign-language documents
Process
How it works, step by step
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01
Define the scope
List the powers to grant and their limits.
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02
Draft the POA
Prepare precise, enforceable wording.
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03
Notarise and attest
Execute before a notary and complete attestation if required.
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04
Translate
Produce certified translation for the receiving authority.
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05
Deliver
Provide stamped copies.
Documents
What you typically need
- Passport and Emirates ID of grantor and agent
- Company documents for corporate POAs
- Documents to translate
- Description of powers
Cost
What drives the price
Fees depend on your situation, so we quote after a short consultation with no hidden extras. The main factors are:
- POA complexity
- Notary and attestation
- Word count and language pair
- Turnaround
Frequently asked
Questions about pOA & Certified Translation
Do I need a POA to set up a company remotely?
Often yes if you cannot sign in person. A POA lets a representative sign and file for you.
What is a certified translation?
A translation by an approved legal translator with a stamp accepted by UAE authorities.
Can a POA be revoked?
Yes, by formal cancellation before the notary or issuing authority.
Is a POA valid in other countries?
Only if properly attested for use there. Check the destination’s requirements.
Official sources
Verify it yourself
Rules and fees change. These government and regulator pages are the authoritative references behind this page.
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