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One of the biggest reasons a POA gets rejected is using the wrong type. Many people think a Power of Attorney is one universal document — it isn’t. Different situations require different POAs, each drafted for a specific authority and purpose.

In the UAE, a POA must match the exact action it authorises. A Property Management POA cannot be used to sell property, and a Bank Account POA cannot be used at the Dubai Land Department. Every authority — DLD, banks, courts, ministries — has its own requirements.

The four main POA types we handle at POAS are:

• Property Sale POA Allows an attorney to sell a specific property, sign transfer documents, attend trustee appointments, and complete the transaction. The property details must be clearly mentioned, including title deed and unit information.