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
Local Partner Power of Attorney (POA) in Dubai, UAE
Obtain your local partner’s formal authority so you, as the investor, can manage the company’s daily operations in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE.
- Clear, upfront pricing
- English and Arabic
- Guided from start to finish
Business POA
About Local Partner POA
A Local Partner POA authorizes a representative to carry out specified actions relating to a local partnership or shareholding arrangement, where applicable. Requirements depend on the company’s activity, structure and licensing authority, and the POA can be used in Dubai or any other emirate.
The powers it grants are much like those in a company POA or a general manager POA, covering daily management, staff, contracts and licence renewals. It can also allow shares to be moved between local partners. The POA governs who runs the business, not who owns it, so the shareholding stays as it is.
Clear wording protects both sides and avoids confusion with authorities and banks. Because the local partner can usually revoke the POA, we recommend backing it with a carefully drafted nominee or side agreement.
Powers you can assign
- Run the company’s daily affairs
- Hire and dismiss employees
- Represent the company in legal matters
- Sign contracts and agreements
- Renew the trade licence
- Sign applications with government authorities
- Deal with labour and immigration matters
- Transfer share ownership between local partners
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.
Local Partner POA
Documents required
Requirements can vary by case. We confirm the exact list before drafting.
- Passport copy of the principal (the local partner)
- Residence visa or Emirates ID copy of the principal, if available
- Passport copy of the attorney (the investor)
- Residence visa or Emirates ID copy of the attorney, if available
- Trade licence copy
- Memorandum of Association (MoA)
- Articles of Association (AoA)
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.
Local Partner POA
Your questions,
answered.
What is a local partner POA?
It is a legal document in which a company’s local partner authorizes the investor or a chosen representative to carry out specified actions on their behalf, where a local partnership or shareholding arrangement applies. This lets the business run without needing the local partner at every step.
Is a local partner still required for mainland companies?
Not as a blanket rule. Most mainland business activities now allow 100% foreign ownership, while certain strategic or regulated activities keep specific ownership and approval requirements. Where a local partnership applies, this POA lets the investor run day-to-day operations without changing the shareholding.
Is a local partner POA legally enforceable?
Yes, as long as it is drafted correctly, notarized by a UAE Notary Public and consistent with UAE law. It only covers the authority to run the business; it does not override anyone’s shareholding rights.
Can the POA reduce the local sponsor’s involvement?
Yes. It can state that the sponsor hands all decision-making to the foreign partner, apart from matters that legally need the sponsor’s own signature or shareholder consent, such as share transfers.
Is a local partner POA enough to protect a foreign investor?
On its own, not always. It is a common arrangement, but it should be supported by a carefully drafted nominee or side agreement that protects the investor’s financial and operational interests. Taking legal advice first is strongly recommended.
Can the local partner cancel the POA?
Yes, at any time, unless a binding agreement stops them from doing so on their own. This is why it is so important to have supporting legal agreements in place.
Does every company need a local partner POA?
No. It depends on how the company is structured and where it is licensed. It is mainly used by mainland companies that have an Emirati local partner.