General Power of Attorney
This particular power of attorney Dubai authorizes another individual with broad powers to buy any assets and real estate property, manage and lease real estate property, set up businesses/companies, represent before any third parties and government departments, banks and utility providers (such as electricity and water authority, Etisalat and du) and appoint lawyers.
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General Power of Attorney | |||
Preparation in 8 working hours Your power of attorney is prepared within 8 working hours of the order. | |||
Delivery to your location Delivery in the basic package is done in digital format by email and it is acceptable to the Notary Public. | |||
Drafting in Arabic | |||
Drafting in English | |||
Amended to suit your requirements Any number of amendments made to reflect your specific needs. | |||
Unlimited free consultation This consultation is provided over the phone. | |||
Assistance at Notary Public in Dubai This service is available in Dubai only. | |||
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Preparation in 8 working hours
Delivery to your location
Drafting in Arabic
Drafting in English
Amended to suit your requirements
Unlimited free consultation
Assistance at Notary Public in Dubai
Preparation in 8 working hours
Delivery to your location
Drafting in Arabic
Drafting in English
Amended to suit your requirements
Unlimited free consultation
Assistance at Notary Public in Dubai
Preparation in 8 working hours
Delivery to your location
Drafting in Arabic
Drafting in English
Amended to suit your requirements
Unlimited free consultation
Assistance at Notary Public in Dubai
Description and Powers
Description
A general power of attorney is typically used to handle general everyday needs in the UAE in situations where someone cannot personally handle his/her affairs and wishes to authorize another person to carry out tasks on his/her behalf.
Powers included
A general power of attorney in the UAE typically includes powers to:
- Purchase and manage real estate property and other assets
- Set up businesses/companies
- Represent before third parties, government departments and banks etc.
- Represent before Etisalat, du, DEWA and other utility service providers
- Represent in legal affairs and appoint lawyers
- Purchase shares in companies
- Sign contracts and other documents
Power to sell assets or real estate
1. Emirates of Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain
As a matter of practice, a general power of attorney with powers to sell assets or real estate property is permitted to be signed before a Notary Public in the above Emirates so long as the principal and agent (attorney) share one of the following relationships:
- Husband and wife
- Father and child
- Siblings
For all other relationships, a special power of attorney is required to be signed for the sale of assets or real estate property in Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.
2. Emirate of Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi, a general power of attorney is not allowed to include any powers to sell any assets. Hence, a special power of attorney may be required to authorise someone to sell any assets, real estate property, vehicles or shares in companies etc.
Note: The powers included in general power of attorney may remain subject to change in different Emirates from time to time without notice. In addition, there may be specific requirements by third parties or Government Departments to prepare special power of attorney in respect of the sale of assets.