A Special Power of Attorney (SPOA) authorises an agent to do one defined action (or a tightly limited set of actions) on your behalf — for example: sign a specific document, complete a defined procedure, or represent you for a specific transaction step.

It is usually the right choice when the receiving party (bank, trustee centre, developer, authority, counterparty) expects precise, purpose-built authority wording.

What it’s commonly used for

A Special POA is commonly used for:

• signing one specific agreement or set of forms
• completing one defined transaction step (e.g., a particular submission, appointment, or procedure)
• acting for you in a single, clearly described matter where broad authority is unnecessary
• situations where the recipient is strict and will reject vague or “general” wording

What it’s not designed for (important)

A Special POA is not intended for ongoing management across many unrelated matters. You may need a different structure if you require:

• broad, ongoing authority across multiple actions (General POA)
• company authority (Corporate POA with company documents)
• litigation/court representation (Litigation-specific authority wording)
• property sale/transfer authority (Property POA with explicit “sell/transfer” authority and property details)

We reduce rejection risk through scope checks, but final acceptance is always the recipient’s decision.

What you get (included)

• POA suitability check (Special vs General / Corporate / Litigation)
• scope confirmation written around the exact action you need
• drafting aligned to typical UAE acceptance requirements
• notarisation route coordination (UAE or abroad)
• document checklist and submission steps
• digital delivery once executed

What we need from you

To draft the right scope, we’ll usually ask for:

• passport copy (principal) + Emirates ID (if applicable)
• passport/Emirates ID (agent)
• the exact action the agent must perform (in one sentence)
• the recipient name (bank/authority/developer/counterparty), if relevant
• any forms, letters, or wording requirements you’ve been given

How we reduce rejection risk

Before drafting, we confirm:

• the action is described in clear, specific authority wording
• any recipient constraints (forms, exact clause requests, KYC) are reflected
• the correct execution route based on where you are signing (UAE or abroad), including attestation/legalisation where required

If Special POA isn’t the right structure for your purpose, we’ll tell you before you commit.

Optional add-on: POAS.ae to act as your agent

You can appoint a POAS.ae-provided agent to act on your behalf for an additional AED 1,000. Scope must be clearly defined in the POA, and recipient acceptance requirements may still apply.