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Company Power of Attorney in the UAE
A company power of attorney authorises a manager or representative to act for your business: forming it, amending it and running it day to day. We draft it to match your memorandum of association, so banks, economic departments and free zones accept it.
- Licensed UAE law firm
- Mainland and free zone companies
- Arabic and English
- Local and foreign shareholders
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Preview only: this form does not send requests yet.What is a company power of attorney?
A company power of attorney is a notarized document in which a company, through its authorised signatory, or its shareholders authorise a person to act for the business: signing contracts, dealing with licensing authorities, banks and ministries, or completing formation and amendments. It must match who is allowed to sign under the memorandum of association.
When you need it
When you need a corporate power of attorney
Businesses usually need one in these situations.
Appointing a general manager
Give your manager the authority to run the company day to day.
Amending the memorandum
Change partners, shares, activities or the manager.
Foreign shareholders
Act in the UAE for a parent company or an overseas partner.
Banking for the company
Open and operate the company's bank accounts.
Authorities and ministries
Handle economic department, labour and immigration matters.
Scope
What a company POA can authorise
Choose the powers your representative needs. These are the most common.
- Complete company formation and registration
- Sign contracts and agreements for the company
- Amend the memorandum of association
- Add or remove partners and transfer shares
- Appoint or change the manager
- Open and operate company bank accounts
- Deal with economic departments and free zone authorities
- Handle labour, immigration and visa matters
- Represent the company before courts through an advocate
We check your memorandum of association first, so the POA is signed by the right person and grants only what the company allows.
Documents
Documents needed for a company power of attorney
The company
- Valid trade licence
- Memorandum and articles of association
The signatory
- Emirates ID or passport
- Proof of authority, such as a board or partners' resolution
The attorney
- Emirates ID or passport of the representative
- Their role in the company, if any
Foreign companies
- A POA from a parent company abroad must be notarized there
- Then legalised by the UAE embassy and attested in the UAE
- And translated into Arabic by a licensed translator
How it works
How to get a company power of attorney in the UAE
- 01
Send the company documents
Licence and memorandum on WhatsApp. An advocate checks who can sign and what is allowed.
- 02
We draft it in Arabic and English
Powers matched to the company's needs and its memorandum.
- 03
The signatory signs before the notary
In person, by video call where available, or abroad with attestation.
- 04
Your representative acts
The notarized POA is ready for banks, authorities and partners.
Local or foreign signatory
Company POA signed in the UAE or abroad
In the UAE
Signatory in the UAE
The authorised signatory signs before a notary public in person or remotely, with the company documents.
Outside the UAE
Shareholder or parent abroad
Sign before a notary or at a UAE embassy abroad, then legalise, attest and translate the POA before use.
How a POA from abroad worksBefore you sign
Check these before you sign a company POA
- Check who can signOnly the person authorised by the memorandum can grant the POA.
- Get the resolution firstMany companies need a partners' or board resolution.
- Limit financial powersSet limits on bank transactions and receiving money. Bank power of attorney
- Match the trade licenceThe company name and licence number must match exactly.
- Cancel it when a manager leavesRevoke the POA as soon as the representative leaves. How to cancel a POA
Why Al Kirbi
A company POA prepared by advocates who read your memorandum
- Accepted by banks and authoritiesWording and signatory checked against your company documents.
- Corporate and dispute supportIf a partner dispute arises, the same firm can represent the company.
- Confidential from the first messageCompany documents are handled under legal professional confidentiality.
Company power of attorney: frequently asked questions
Who can sign a company power of attorney?
The person authorised to sign under the memorandum of association, usually the manager or an authorised partner. We check this before drafting.
Does a company POA need a partners' resolution?
Often yes, depending on the memorandum and the powers being granted. We tell you if one is needed and prepare it.
Can a foreign parent company issue a POA for its UAE branch?
Yes. It is notarized abroad, legalised by the UAE embassy, attested in the UAE and translated into Arabic.
Can a company POA be used to open a bank account?
Yes, if it includes banking powers, though each bank applies its own checks. See bank power of attorney.
How do I cancel a company POA when a manager leaves?
Through the notary, then inform the bank and authorities. See how to cancel a POA.
How much does a company POA cost?
Fees depend on the powers and the company's structure. Send your request and we confirm a clear quote before any work starts.
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