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Power of attorney notarisation in Dubai — general, specific and property POAs, POAs for Dubai Courts and companies, board resolutions and MOA amendments, drafted and checked by our legal team, with notarisation arranged.
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A power of attorney lets another person act for you, and the power of attorney notary in Dubai who notarises it only confirms signature and identity. It does not tell you whether the wording will do what you need. MBM is a law firm in Dubai and Sharjah. We draft or check your power of attorney, then arrange translation and notarisation, so it is written for the bank, court, company or government department that will rely on it. MBM does not provide MOFA attestation or embassy legalisation. If a power of attorney is going abroad and needs those steps, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the embassy or consulate carry them out themselves, and we explain what each requires. You do not have to work out the wording on your own: we take the legal work off your shoulders and you will always know where your power of attorney stands. Your first consultation is free and confidential.
Looking for the Dubai Courts route yourself? Notarisation through Dubai Courts is a government service, and the Dubai Courts website is the official source for what it offers. MBM is a law firm and does not run a notary counter. If you already have a correctly worded document, you may be able to use the official route directly. Where a lawyer helps is before you sign: checking the scope, the wording and the receiving party's requirements, so you do not notarise a document that is then refused.
A power of attorney (POA) has two people in it: the principal, who gives the authority, and the attorney or agent, who receives it. It is only as useful as its wording. Too narrow and the agent cannot finish the task. Too broad and you give away more authority than you meant to, or the receiving body refuses it. For the wider picture of how documents are notarised, attested and legalised, see our notary public in Dubai page.
Notarising a power of attorney in Dubai generally means the person giving the authority signs in front of a notary, with a valid Emirates ID and passport. Documents that are not in Arabic often need a certified translation. We draft or check the document first, so the signing appointment is short and the document does not come back for correction.
The right power of attorney depends on what the agent must be able to do, for how long and in front of whom. Choosing the wrong type is the most common reason for a second visit.
| Type | What it does | Typical use | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| General power of attorney | Gives broad authority across matters such as banking, property and personal affairs | A trusted family member or manager handling day-to-day affairs while you are away | Some authorities will not accept broad wording for specific transactions |
| Specific power of attorney | Limited to a defined task or transaction | A single property sale, a bank matter or a company registration | The wording must match the exact task |
| Property power of attorney | Authority over a property: sale, purchase or management | Selling, buying or managing a property while the owner is abroad | The Land Department, developers and banks have their own expectations. See property powers of attorney |
| Power of attorney for a court case | Authority for a lawyer or representative to act in proceedings | Litigation and enforcement. See power of attorney for Dubai Courts | The powers should be stated clearly |
| Power of attorney for a company | Authority for a named person to act for the company | Signing contracts, dealing with banks or authorities. See power of attorney for a company in Dubai | The authority must match the company's constitutional documents |
| Resolution or MOA amendment | A company decision recorded formally, not a power of attorney | Authorising a signatory, a transaction or a change in ownership. See company resolutions and MOA amendments | Every required signatory must sign or be represented |
Ask what you would be comfortable with the agent doing without asking you first. If the answer is "anything", a general power of attorney is possible, but think about the risk of misuse. If the answer is "this one thing", a specific power of attorney is safer and is often what the receiving body wants. We help you decide, and we put your limits in writing.
Not sure which power of attorney you need? Tell us what the agent must do. Your first consultation is free.
A property power of attorney lets someone act for you on a Dubai property while you are elsewhere, and it is where the receiving body's requirements matter most. The Land Department, developers and banks each look closely at the wording, and a power of attorney that is too general can be refused at the last moment.
When you need a POA for property in Dubai, notary arrangements and wording both need attention. State exactly what the agent may do: sell, buy, mortgage, receive funds, sign a handover or manage a lease. Identify the property and the agent precisely. Do not use one broad document for several unrelated purposes if a narrower one will do.
As we understand it, Article 21 of Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013 does not allow a private notary to notarise instruments that create or transfer real property rights. A property power of attorney may therefore need to go through the Dubai Courts route rather than a private notary, but we treat this as unconfirmed for each document and do not assume either route. Before you book any notary, confirm with the Land Department, developer or bank which notary route it will accept for your type of property power of attorney. Do not assume that the route that works for a company resolution will work for a property sale. We make that check for you at the start, because it decides where the document is signed.
What we handle on property powers of attorney:
In July 2025 the Dubai Land Department issued a circular on powers of attorney used in property transactions (Circular No. 29/R/2025, dated 16 July 2025, as we understand it). As reported, in general terms, it asks for approved wording tied to each type of transaction, such as a sale, a purchase, a gift or a mortgage, and wording that simply lets an agent "manage" property may not be accepted. It is also reported that a power of attorney is checked through the official portals rather than by a QR code.
For a power of attorney signed outside the UAE, we understand the circular expects it to be notarised abroad, legalised by a UAE embassy or consulate and attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued within the last two years, presented as the physical original and accompanied by a legal Arabic translation. The Ministry and the embassy carry out their own steps; MBM does not provide them, but we explain what each asks for and check the draft and translation.
This is a general summary from published reports, not a copy of the circular. The detailed requirements can change and are applied by the Land Department and by the developer or bank involved, so we check the current position with them before you sign. If you are buying, selling or managing property, see our real estate lawyer page, and for a stalled transfer see property sale and purchase disputes.
A power of attorney for Dubai Courts authorises a lawyer or representative to act for you in proceedings, and its wording decides what that person can do without coming back to you. If you cannot attend court yourself, are abroad or want a lawyer to handle filing and hearings, a court power of attorney is the usual starting point.
A power of attorney for use in Dubai Courts has to be notarised, and one route is the Dubai Courts notarisation route, the government notary service run by Dubai Courts. The Dubai Courts website is the official source for its services, and some document types may be eligible for remote sessions, so check whether yours qualifies. MBM does not run that counter. We prepare and check the document so the wording matches the case and the powers you want to give, and we arrange notarisation. We confirm the route with you at the first consultation.
First we check: which court and which type of case the power of attorney is for, who the lawyer or representative will be and what powers you are willing to give.
Our civil litigation team can act once the document is in place. If you are bringing a claim from abroad, the same document often lets us file and follow it without you travelling, subject to what the court requires in your case.
Company documents are notarised so that banks, authorities and counterparties can rely on a decision the company has taken. They are not powers of attorney, but they often work alongside one. The route depends on how the company is set up (mainland, free zone or other), so we confirm it at the start, before the signatories are called together.
A power of attorney for a company in Dubai lets a named person sign, open accounts, deal with authorities or represent the business. The authority should match what the company's constitutional documents allow, and many banks and authorities want to see the underlying resolution. We check both together.
What we handle:
A board resolution records a decision of the directors or managers, for example authorising a signatory, approving a loan or confirming a transaction. For board resolution notarisation in Dubai, the wording must match the company's articles and the receiving party's expectations. We review it before notarisation so it is not rejected afterwards. For facility documents, see our banking and finance lawyer page.
What we handle:
A shareholder resolution records decisions reserved to the owners, such as changes in ownership, capital or the company's constitution. Whether every shareholder must attend depends on the resolution and on how signing authority is structured in the company's documents, and we confirm this before booking.
What we handle:
Some people search "corporate resolution notary Dubai" instead; it is the same appointment. It needs the correct signatories present or properly represented, and the notary will usually expect the wording to match the company's documents. We check the draft and the signatories before the signing day.
An MOA amendment records a change to the company's memorandum of association, and notarising it is usually one step among several. Typical changes include a transfer of shares, a change of manager, capital changes and activity amendments. As we understand it, a mainland company's amended MOA is generally in Arabic and signed by all current and incoming shareholders, or their attorneys, before a notary, after a board or shareholder resolution; free zones generally use their own registrar and procedure, so we confirm the route for your company first. People often search "company MOA change notary Dubai", but the notary appointment is only one step: the licensing authority also has to process the amendment, and the draft has to match what the authority will accept. We check the draft and the sequence with you. For ownership changes, see M&A and business acquisition, and if the shareholders disagree, see shareholder and partnership disputes.
What we handle:
You may see this described as "memorandum of association notarization Dubai" (the US spelling) or as MOA notarisation; it is the same family of tasks, and the main points do not change: the draft is correct, every signatory is in place, and the document is in the form the authority needs, including a certified translation if one is required.
If a company document is going abroad, for example to support a foreign bank account, branch or contract, corporate document attestation in Dubai may follow notarisation. MOFA attestation is carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs itself and embassy legalisation by the destination country's embassy or consulate. MBM does not provide either, and we explain what each requires. See notary attestation and legalisation for how the chain works.
If you are outside the UAE, you can usually still give a power of attorney for use in Dubai, but the route depends on the document and on where you are. The options can include signing before a UAE embassy or consulate abroad, or a remote session offered by Dubai Courts where the document type is eligible. Another common route is to sign before a notary where you live and then have the document authenticated and legalised for use in the UAE, with a certified translation if needed. Where that route needs MOFA attestation or embassy legalisation, those steps are carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy, not by MBM, and we explain what each requires.
Because each step adds time, plan early and tell us where you are and when the document must be in use. We map the route and tell you honestly how long each part is likely to take.
People living abroad sometimes find that a UAE bank account has been frozen or that a bank has started a claim, and they need someone in Dubai to act for them. A power of attorney is usually the way to do this. Our page on a bank account frozen lawyer explains the types of freeze and the first steps.
When a deadline is close, the quickest results come from preparation, not from rushing the notary. We cannot promise a date, because the final step depends on the notary or authority, but we can remove the avoidable delays.
Who must receive the power of attorney, by when and what it must be accepted by. This decides the route and the wording.
A photo on WhatsApp is enough for a first look. If there is no draft, we write one from your instructions.
Many delays come from a bank, developer or authority rejecting wording after notarisation. We check before you sign.
A certified translation, valid Emirates ID and passport and the agent's details should be ready before the appointment.
We arrange notarisation through the route that suits the document and tell you what each person must bring.
If the power of attorney must then go through a Ministry of Foreign Affairs or embassy step, those are carried out by those bodies and not by MBM. We explain what each asks for and what to expect.
An urgent request starts with the same questions as any other: what the power of attorney is for, who must accept it and whether the wording is right. Answering them before anyone signs is what saves time.
If you are working to a tight deadline, call +971 4 570 0204 first.
The process is built around the receiving party, because the document is only useful if it is accepted.
A free, confidential first consultation by phone, WhatsApp or at our Dubai or Sharjah office. Tell us who you are giving authority to, what they must be able to do and who will rely on the document.
A member of our legal team drafts or reviews the power of attorney, with limits that match your instructions.
You receive a written scope and fee position before you instruct us. Government, notary and translation costs are shown separately.
Certified translation is arranged where needed, and the identification and signatory details are checked.
We arrange notarisation and tell you who will notarise, where and what each signatory must bring.
We confirm that the document is complete, explain any Ministry or embassy step that follows and explain how to use it.
If the matter is time-sensitive, call first and gather documents afterwards. These are the items that most often decide how quickly a power of attorney can be completed.
Whether the signatory has to attend in person is one of the first questions we answer. In most cases it is expected, though some document types may be eligible for remote sessions offered by Dubai Courts. As we understand it, a remote session generally uses UAE Pass and a Dubai Courts account, the notary verifies identity by phone or video, and the resulting document may be issued in Arabic only, which matters if the receiving body wants another language. Eligibility and the steps change, so we confirm the current position for your document before anything is booked.
A power of attorney does not last forever by default, and it can be ended. How long it is valid depends on its wording and on what the receiving body will accept. Some bodies want a recently dated document even if the power of attorney itself has no end date, so ask the receiving party before you rely on an old one. We tell you what the receiving body asks for before you sign.
A power of attorney can generally be revoked, and as we understand it this is done by a notarised revocation, with notice given to the agent and to any third party that relies on it, such as a bank, authority or counterparty that holds a copy. If the power of attorney was used for a property or a company, we check what else needs updating. Ask us if you are worried that an agent is misusing the authority.
A UAE power of attorney used abroad may need further steps, such as MOFA attestation and embassy legalisation, and a translation into the language of the country where it will be used. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy carry out their own steps, and MBM does not provide them. Requirements differ by country and by body, so we explain what applies first. See notary attestation and legalisation.
Your first consultation with MBM is free and confidential. If you decide to instruct us, we give you a written scope and fee position before you instruct us, so you know what our legal work covers.
Notary fees, government fees, translation costs and any courier or attestation charges depend on the document and the route. They are separate from MBM's legal fee and we list them separately. A simple power of attorney that you have already drafted costs less legal work than one we draft from scratch, and we say so at the start. We do not publish a price list, because the right figure depends on your document. Ask at your first consultation and we will answer directly.
Selling, buying or litigating from abroad, or a company decision waiting to be signed? Tell us what the agent must be able to do. Your first consultation is free and confidential.
Most problems with a power of attorney appear after it is signed, when it is refused or misused.
A notary confirms who signed. A lawyer checks what the document gives away and whether it will be accepted. A template can look complete and still fail at the Land Department, a bank or a court, and the failure is usually found when it is too late to fix without another appointment. You do not have to work this out alone: we take the legal work off your shoulders.
For people signing from another country, the practical risk is a document that is signed but not accepted. Checking the wording and the chain before you sign is how we reduce that. No outcome is promised. Acceptance of a document is decided by the notary, authority or body that receives it.
Your free first consultation is with a member of MBM’s legal team in Dubai or Sharjah. Your draft and your reasons for the power of attorney are handled in confidence.
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General information about powers of attorney and company documents in Dubai. It is not legal advice, and requirements change, so please contact MBM to discuss your document.
The person giving authority signs before a notary with a valid Emirates ID and passport, after the document has been drafted or checked and translated if needed. MBM drafts or checks the power of attorney, arranges translation and notarisation, and tells you what each person must bring. Your first consultation is free.
In most cases, yes. The signatory generally attends with a valid Emirates ID and passport. Some document types may be eligible for remote sessions offered by Dubai Courts, and if you are abroad there may be other routes. Tell us where you are and we will explain the options for your document.
Some document types are eligible for remote sessions offered by Dubai Courts, but not all, and eligibility depends on the document and your circumstances. Tell us what you need and we will tell you whether your document is likely to qualify before you spend time on it.
A general power of attorney gives broad authority across matters such as banking, property and personal affairs. A specific power of attorney is limited to a defined task, for example a single property sale or a bank matter. Many receiving bodies prefer specific wording for specific transactions.
Often not. Many authorities and developers want the power of attorney to be tied to the transaction, so broad wording may not be accepted for a sale. Check with the body that will rely on it before you sign. We review your document against the receiving party's requirements.
As we understand it, a Land Department circular of July 2025 (No. 29/R/2025) asks for approved wording tied to the transaction. It is reported to expect a power of attorney signed abroad to be notarised there, legalised by a UAE embassy, attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued within two years, in physical original and with a legal Arabic translation. Requirements can change and are applied by the Land Department and by developers and banks, so we check the current position with them before you sign.
The route depends on the document and on where you are. It can include signing before a UAE embassy or consulate, a remote session offered by Dubai Courts where the document type is eligible, or signing before a notary locally followed by authentication and legalisation. Tell us your location and deadline and we map the steps.
It depends on the wording of the document and on what the receiving body will accept. Some bodies ask for a recently dated document even when the power of attorney has no end date. Ask the receiving party and we will confirm what it requires before you sign.
Generally yes. A power of attorney can be revoked, and as we understand it this is done by a notarised revocation with notice to the agent and to third parties that rely on it, such as any bank, authority or counterparty that holds a copy. Tell us if you are concerned about misuse and we will advise on what to do first.
Often, but it may need further steps such as MOFA attestation and embassy legalisation, which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy carry out themselves (MBM does not provide them), and a translation into the language of the country where it will be used. Requirements differ by country and by receiving body, so we explain what applies first. See our notary public in Dubai page.
If the document is not in Arabic, it often needs a certified translation before a notary or authority will accept it. MBM coordinates translation by Ministry of Justice licensed translators before the appointment, since a generic translation is frequently rejected.
You need to identify the lawyer or representative, describe the matter and decide which powers to include, such as filing, settling, receiving money or appealing. Valid identification is needed for the signatory. Our civil litigation team can act on it once it is in place.
The draft is checked against the company's constitutional documents, the right signatories sign or are represented, and notarisation is arranged where the route requires it. As we understand it, a mainland MOA amendment generally follows a board or shareholder resolution and is signed by all current and incoming shareholders or their attorneys, while free zones use their own registrar. The route depends on how the company is set up, so we confirm it first.
It depends on the resolution and on how signing authority is structured in the company's constitutional documents. We review the specifics before confirming what is required for the resolution to be notarised correctly.
Cost depends on the document, the route and whether drafting and translation are needed. Notary and government fees are separate from MBM's legal fee and we show them separately. We give you a written scope and fee position before you instruct us.
It depends on whether the document is ready, whether translation is needed, where the signatory is and how soon the notary or authority can act. We do not promise dates, but we tell you honestly what is realistic and which step is likely to take longest.
A template covers common cases but is not written for your purpose or for the body that will rely on it. A lawyer checks the scope, the limits and the receiving party's requirements, and can advise on the matter the power of attorney is used for afterwards.
MBM does not currently offer to attend your home or office to sign. Where the signatory cannot attend a notary in person, there may be other routes for your document. Tell us your situation and deadline and we will explain what exists.
Yes. MBM's first consultation is free and confidential. It is a discussion of what the power of attorney needs to do. If you then choose to instruct MBM, we confirm the scope and the fee in writing before any paid work starts.
Your first consultation with MBM is free and confidential. Tell us briefly what has happened. A member of MBM’s legal team will review your enquiry and come back to you with the appropriate next step.
If you are working to a deadline, please call rather than waiting for a reply to a form. Send the draft or a photo of the document on WhatsApp if that is easier.
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Tell us what is happening in your own words. We will explain where you stand and what the sensible next step is.
Your first consultation is free and confidential. Call us or send the draft on WhatsApp. We will tell you what the power of attorney needs to say, what it must be accepted by and what is realistic on your deadline.
