Standard
In-person notarizationDrafting only
AED499
- Bilingual draft in English and Arabic
- Ready within 1 working day
- Specialist review before you sign
*A government fee of AED 167 is paid at the notary office when you sign.
Business POA
General Manager Power of Attorney (POA) in Dubai, UAE
Give your general manager formal authority to run your company in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE, from daily operations to dealing with authorities.
- Clear, upfront pricing
- English and Arabic
- Guided from start to finish
Business POA
About General Manager POA
Companies usually prepare a general manager power of attorney to give their general manager wide-ranging powers. It formally authorizes them to take care of the many tasks involved in running the business day to day, in Dubai or any other emirate.
As with a company POA, a shareholder of the company can issue it. The powers typically cover staff, contracts, legal representation and licence renewals, and can extend to banks and government transactions.
We align the POA with the company’s licence and memorandum so the manager’s authority is clear to everyone they deal with.
Powers you can assign
- Run the company’s day-to-day affairs
- Hire and dismiss employees
- Handle staff visas
- Represent the company in legal matters and disputes
- Sign contracts and agreements within agreed limits
- Renew the trade licence
- Deal with banks and government authorities
Transparent pricing
Plans made to suit
your needs.
Simple, upfront pricing with no surprises. Choose the level of support that works for you.
Most popular
Gold
Online notarizationOnline notarization for UAE residents
AED1,299
- Bilingual draft in English and Arabic
- Online notarization arranged for you
- For 1 UAE-resident principal and 1 attorney
- Includes 1 asset (specific POAs only)
- Unlimited revisions and advice until your POA is final
Elite
Online notarizationOnline notarization for non-residents
AED1,599
- Bilingual draft in English and Arabic
- Online notarization arranged for you
- For 1 non-resident principal and 1 attorney
- Includes 1 asset (specific POAs only)
- Unlimited revisions and advice until your POA is final
Prices shown are indicative and subject to confirmation. VAT and any government, notary or court fees are set out in your quote.
Terms and conditions
- Payment is made in full before work begins.
- 5% VAT applies to all fees.
- Paying through an online payment link adds a 3% admin fee.
- Each additional principal costs AED 350.
- Each additional asset costs AED 350.
- Principals and attorneys must generally be at least 18 years old and have legal capacity; additional requirements may apply depending on the transaction.
Prices apply to standard POAs. Complex cases, extra parties and attestation of documents signed abroad are quoted separately.
How it works
From first call to
final signature.
A simple three-step process to get your POA ready in Dubai. We take care of the details so you can move forward with peace of mind.
- Step 1
Tell us what you need
Share your requirements and receive a tailored quotation.
- Step 2
We draft and translate
Your document is prepared in English and translated into Arabic.
- Step 3
Notarize with ease
We guide you through in-person or secure online notarization.
General Manager POA
Documents required
Requirements can vary by case. We confirm the exact list before drafting.
- Passport copy of the principal
- Residence visa or Emirates ID copy of the principal, if available
- Passport copy of the attorney (the general manager)
- Residence visa or Emirates ID copy of the attorney, if available
- Trade licence copy
- Memorandum of Association (MoA)
- Articles of Association (AoA)
- Shareholder or board resolution, if required
Let’s get started
Your POA.
Handled.
Skip the trips to legal offices: arrange your POA from home, fully online and for a fraction of the usual cost. Tell us what you need and we’ll reply within minutes.
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Government departments
Prepared for the
authorities that matter.
We can help you with procedures at the following government departments, and we draft every document with their requirements in mind.
General Manager POA
Your questions,
answered.
What is a general manager POA?
It is a legal document through which a company officially empowers the general manager it has appointed to act on its behalf. The authority can cover legal, administrative, operational and other official matters.
When does a company need a general manager POA?
Typically when the company is managed by someone who is not an owner, when the owner or director lives abroad or is unavailable, or when the company must be formally represented before UAE authorities such as the DED, MOHRE, RTA or Immigration.
Is it enough to be named as general manager in the trade licence?
No. Appearing on the trade licence or in the Memorandum of Association does not, by itself, give authority that can be enforced. You need a notarized general manager POA to carry out official tasks, for example signing contracts, handling bank matters or acting for the company with government bodies.
How is the POA different from the trade licence and the MoA?
The trade licence shows what the company is legally allowed to do and how it is structured, and the MoA sets out who owns it and its internal rules. The POA is the document that gives the general manager legal power to act for the company externally, particularly with third parties and government bodies.
Does a general manager POA have to be notarized?
Yes. If it is issued in the UAE, a UAE Notary Public must notarize it. One signed outside the country needs notarization where it is signed, attestation at the UAE Embassy and legalization by MOFA, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, plus an Arabic translation if it is in another language.
Can a general manager POA be revoked?
Yes. The shareholders or the board can cancel it at any time with a notarized revocation, for example when the manager leaves. Afterwards, let every relevant party know, including banks and government departments.
How long does a general manager POA stay valid?
It lasts for the period stated in the document, which can be a fixed term such as one year or open-ended. Even so, banks, immigration and licensing departments can ask for a POA notarized recently, usually within the past 12 months, even though the earlier one has not legally expired.
Can a company give general manager POAs to more than one person?
Yes. A company can issue separate POAs to several people, each with its own role or level of authority. Each person’s powers should be clearly defined and documented so they do not overlap and responsibility stays clear.
Can the POA set spending limits?
Yes. You can cap the amounts the manager may commit without further approval.