The registration of a Power of Attorney (POA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an important legal process that allows one person (principal) to empower another (trustee) to act on his behalf in various fields. This may be necessary for managing property, running a business, representing interests in court, and other situations.
Types of power of attorney in the UAE
There are various types of power of attorney in the UAE, each of which is designed for specific purposes.:

1. General Power of Attorney (General POA): Provides the trustee with broad powers to manage the trustee’s affairs, including financial and legal aspects.
2. Special Power of Attorney (Special POA): Restricts the powers of the trustee to certain actions, such as selling real estate, driving a vehicle, or representing in court.
3. Corporate Power of Attorney (Corporate POA): Used by companies to appoint representatives authorized to act on behalf of the organization in certain matters.
   The process of issuing a power of attorney
   The registration of a power of attorney in the UAE includes several key steps:
4. Preparation of the document: Drafting the text of the power of attorney indicating the powers of the authorized representative.
5. Translation into Arabic: For official use in the UAE, the power of attorney must be in Arabic or have a certified translation.
6. Notarization: The power of attorney must be notarized. In the UAE, this can be done both in person and online through the notary’s electronic system.
7. Legalization (if necessary): If the power of attorney is issued outside the UAE, it may need to be legalized at the UAE Consulate and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
   Online registration of a power of attorney
   Recently, an online power of attorney service has been available in the UAE. This is especially convenient for those who are outside the country. The process includes a video conference with a notary public to confirm the identity and intentions of the principal. After that, the document is certified and becomes legally valid in the UAE.
   Important points

• Validity period: The power of attorney may be indefinite or have a limited period of validity, depending on the conditions specified in the document.
• Revocation of the power of attorney: The Trustee has the right to revoke the power of attorney at any time by notifying the trustee and the relevant authorities.
• Legal assistance: It is recommended to contact qualified lawyers to draw up and execute a power of attorney in order to avoid legal errors and misunderstandings