A trade licence power of attorney Dubai companies use lets a named person deal with licence matters for the owner or the company. We draft your power of attorney in Arabic and English, and our in-house notary public notarises it. You can sign in person at our Business Bay office, online or at home.
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At a Glance
It names who acts, what they may do and for how long.
The signer must be the owner, or the person the company documents allow to sign for it.
Our in-house notary public checks identity and the signing, then notarises it.
Our power of attorney starts from AED 1,500.
There is no general legal validity period for a power of attorney. The term is whatever the document says.
What a Trade Licence Power of Attorney Dubai Companies Use Does
A power of attorney is a legal document in which you, the principal, give an agent authority to act for you. For a trade licence, the agent usually deals with the licence on your behalf: submitting papers, collecting documents or signing forms the licensing office asks for.
The UAE law on agency is in Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, which replaced the 1985 Civil Transactions Law from 1 June 2026. Agency is in Articles 866 to 903, and general and special agency are in Articles 869 to 871. You can read the legislation on the official portal.
A special power of attorney names the exact acts. A general one is wider. For licence work, a special power of attorney is usually the safer shape, because you list only what the agent needs. See general power of attorney vs special power of attorney.
Trade Licence Power of Attorney Requirements
The licensing office that will read the document decides what it accepts, so ask it first. As a base, write:
- The full name and ID details of the owner or the company, and of the agent
- The company name and licence details exactly as they appear on the trade licence
- Each act the agent may do, in plain words
- Whether the agent may sign on your behalf
- The date the authority starts and ends
Do not write "everything about my company". Offices refuse vague wording.
Send us your question
Tell us the document, who signs it and where it will be used. We reply with the route, the list of what to bring and your price.
Trade Licence Power of Attorney Documents Required
Trade Licence Power of Attorney Documents Required
- Passport or Emirates ID of the person who signs
- A copy of the trade licence
- Company documents that show who may sign, if a company is the principal
- Passport or Emirates ID of the agent
- A legal translation, if any document is in another language
Translations for official use are done by a legal translator registered with the UAE Ministry of Justice.
Trade Licence Power of Attorney Procedure in Dubai
Send us the trade licence and tell us what the agent must do.
We draft the power of attorney in Arabic and English.
You check the draft with us.
Our in-house notary public notarises it.
The notary checks your ID and applies the seal. You can sign in person, online or at home.
We hand it to you for use with the licensing office.
Attestation, if needed.
If the document will be used outside the UAE, a general or commercial power of attorney is a commercial document on the MOFAIC attestation list.
For online signing, see our page on online notary public and e-notary in Dubai. For the full range of documents, see power of attorney in Dubai: every type.
Watch for
Mistakes to Avoid
- Naming the company differently from the licence
- Leaving the end date out
- Giving a general power when a special one is enough
- Signing before the person who signs for the company has been confirmed
- Forgetting to cancel the power when the agent's job is done. See how to cancel a power of attorney in Dubai.
Trade Licence Power of Attorney Fees
| Service | Our service price | Government fee, paid on top at cost |
|---|---|---|
| Power of attorney | from AED 1,500 | Notary fee as charged |
| Online power of attorney | from AED 1,500 | Notary fee as charged |
| POA attestation handling | from AED 150 | MOFAIC fee, AED 2,000 for a commercial document |
| Legal translation | from AED 50 per page | None |
| Home visit | Quote on request | None |
Government fees are paid at cost and separately from our price. See power of attorney cost in Dubai for the full fee picture.
How we help
How We Help With a Trade Licence Power of Attorney Dubai Offices Accept
We have an in-house notary public at our Business Bay office. We offer in person, online and home visit notary public services in Dubai and the UAE. We draft your power of attorney, our in-house notary public notarises it, and we hand it to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a trade licence power of attorney cost?
Our power of attorney starts from AED 1,500. Government fees are paid on top, at cost. Home visits are quoted on request.
How long does a trade licence power of attorney take?
We do not promise a time. It depends on the draft, the signers and, where needed, attestation. Send us your trade licence and we tell you the next step.
What documents are required for a trade licence power of attorney?
Your ID, a copy of the trade licence, the agent's ID and company documents that show who may sign. Add a legal translation if a document is in another language.
Can a trade licence power of attorney be done online?
Yes, we offer online notary public services. We tell you if your document can be done online. The licensing office decides whether it accepts the result, so check with it first.
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Next step
Start Your Trade Licence Power of Attorney Dubai Request
WhatsApp or call +971 52 947 5935, 24/7, or email support@notarypublicindubai.com. Tell us the document and where it will be used, and our in-house notary public team will tell you the next step. Message us on WhatsApp.
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