Power of Attorney
Which Court Makes Power of Attorney in Dubai for Business?
Which court makes power of attorney in Dubai for business? None of them drafts it. A company writes its own power of attorney, and a notary public notarises it. In Dubai that notary is the Dubai Courts notary, a licensed private notary, or, for DIFC matters, the DIFC Courts notary.
The catch most companies miss is that the right route depends on the company, not the document. A mainland company and a DIFC company do not always use the same notary, and the bank or authority that will receive the POA may have its own preference.
Which Court Makes Power of Attorney in Dubai for Business: Who Notarises It
Notarial acts in the UAE are regulated by Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022 on the regulation of the notary profession. In Dubai, notaries public are regulated by Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013. You have three kinds of route.
| Route | Who it suits |
|---|---|
| Dubai Courts government notary | A company that wants the government notary |
| Licensed private notary | A company that wants a notary on the roll kept by Dubai Courts, often with a more flexible visit |
| DIFC Courts notary service | A company inside DIFC |
A private notary in Dubai is a lawyer licensed by Dubai Courts to carry out notarial acts. The Ministry of Justice also runs the E-Notary System for remote notarisation.
For the full comparison of the first two routes, read private notary vs public notary.
Dubai Courts Notary, Private Notaries and Our In-House Notary
We offer in-house notary public services at our Business Bay office, and you can also use us online or by home visit. We prepare and draft the power of attorney, translate it where needed, and handle your notarisation. Our corporate and business notary services page lists what we take care of for companies.
The steps for a company are the same whichever notary signs:
- Decide what the representative may do and write it clearly.
- Confirm who signs for the company and that they are authorised to sign.
- Gather the company documents (see the list below).
- The signatory appears before the notary, who checks identity and authority.
- The notary notarises the POA and you receive the signed original.
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Tell us what the document is and where it will be used, and we will tell you the next step.
DIFC Companies and Free Zone Companies
DIFC Courts runs its own notary service for DIFC matters. If your company is registered in DIFC, check that service first. We say this plainly because it is the right route for some customers, and our own page cannot replace it.
For a free zone company outside DIFC, ask the receiving bank or authority which notary it accepts before you sign. We confirm the route with you when you tell us the company type and where the POA will be used.
A mainland company can read our guide to corporate power of attorney notarisation for what the document should contain.
What the Company Needs to Bring
- The trade licence.
- The passport and Emirates ID of the person who signs for the company.
- The document that gives that person authority to sign, such as the memorandum or a board resolution for power of attorney.
- The passport or Emirates ID of the representative you are appointing.
- The draft power of attorney, or a list of what the representative must do. We can draft it.
A power of attorney has no general legal validity period. The term is whatever the document says, so decide it before you sign.
If the board must approve the appointment, see board resolution notarisation.
Fees
Fees
On the federal schedule (Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024), notarising a general or special power of attorney is AED 100 per party. A private notary on that schedule may add up to 30%, so the figure there is AED 130 per party. Translation of the document is extra at AED 50 per page when notarised. We confirm our own fee when you send the document, and our notary fees page explains what you pay and why.
After Notarisation: Using the POA With Banks and Authorities
A notarised POA is often not the last step.
- Use in the UAE: the bank or authority may ask to see the original and the company documents again.
- Use abroad: the document may need MOFAIC attestation first. MOFAIC charges AED 2,000 for commercial documents, and a general or commercial POA is treated as one. The receiving country may ask for more steps.
- Translation: a translation for official use is done by a legal translator registered with the UAE Ministry of Justice.
Our page on power of attorney attestation in Dubai covers the chain in detail.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which court makes a power of attorney in Dubai?
No court makes it. You or your company drafts it and a notary notarises it. In Dubai that is the Dubai Courts notary or a licensed private notary, and DIFC companies can use the DIFC Courts notary service. Our notary public Dubai guide explains the options.
Can a private notary notarise a company power of attorney?
Yes. A private notary is a lawyer licensed by Dubai Courts to carry out notarial acts. Check with the bank or authority that will receive the POA that it accepts a private notary.
Does a DIFC company use the DIFC Courts notary?
For DIFC matters, DIFC Courts runs its own notary service. Start there if your company is registered in DIFC, and ask the receiving party if you are unsure.
What documents does a company need for a power of attorney?
Bring the trade licence, the ID of the signatory, proof of that person’s authority and the ID of the representative. Add the draft POA if you have one. See our company power of attorney page.
Does a board resolution need to be notarized?
It depends on who will receive the POA. Some banks and authorities ask for it, and others accept a signed resolution. Ask the receiving party, or send it to us and we will guide you.
More answers, grouped by topic, are on our questions and answers page.
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