Buying or Selling Property in the UAE Without Being There: How Power of Attorney Works

If you are planning to buy, sell, or manage property in the UAE but cannot be physically present, a Power of Attorney (POA) allows you to complete the entire process remotely.

This approach is commonly used by international investors and property owners who want to avoid time-consuming travel, paperwork, utility connections, tenant coordination, and ongoing management tasks.

What Is an Online Power of Attorney in the UAE?

In the United Arab Emirates, issuing a Power of Attorney online is a legally approved and widely used procedure.

An electronic POA allows you to delegate specific authorities to a trusted representative — whether for purchasing, selling, or managing real estate.

Such documents are:

• Notarised by an official UAE notary
• Legally equivalent to traditional paper POAs
• Issued with a QR code for authenticity verification on the UAE Ministry of Justice website

What Can Be Done Under a Power of Attorney?

A properly structured POA can include authority for:

• Property purchase
  Completing the transaction remotely, including signing and registration stages
• Property sale
  Executing the sale, signing transfer documents, and receiving the manager’s cheque in your name
• Property management
  Tenant search, lease signing, utility payments, and coordination with property managers

The scope of authority is fully defined in advance and approved by you before notarisation.

How the Process Works

We provide end-to-end support throughout the procedure:

• Document preparation
  The POA text is drafted, aligned with you, and adjusted to match your objectives
• Online notarisation
  An online meeting with a UAE notary is arranged; the session typically takes 5–10 minutes

During the call, you:

• Present your passport to the notary
• Confirm your identity
• Sign the POA electronically using a verification code sent to your email

🟢 Live support is provided during the session — English proficiency is not required, as translation and procedural assistance are available.

What Is Required from You?

• A computer or laptop with a camera and stable internet connection
• A valid international passport
  (an entry stamp to the UAE is recommended but not mandatory)

Final Outcome

Upon completion, you receive an electronic Power of Attorney with a QR code.

Its validity can be independently verified through the UAE Ministry of Justice portal.

📌 This document can then be used immediately for property transactions or management actions within the UAE.

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