Legal Translation of Power of Attorney (POA) in the UAE

Legal Translation of Power of Attorney (POA) in the UAE

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a powerful legal instrument allowing someone to act on your behalf. In the UAE, using a foreign POA (e.g., to sell property or manage a company while you are abroad) requires a specific chain of attestation and legal translation.

Critical Translation Requirements

Because a POA grants authority, the translation must be precise. Ambiguity in translating "sell," "mortgage," or "manage" can render the POA useless at the Dubai Land Department or banks.

Process for Foreign POAs

1. Draft and notarize in home country.
2. Attest by Foreign Ministry and UAE Embassy.
3. Attest by MOFA UAE.
4. Translate into Arabic by MOJ-certified translator.
5. Attest the translation at the UAE Ministry of Justice (if required for court use).

We ensure your POA gives exactly the powers you intend, no more and no less, protecting your legal interests.