Commercial Agencies & Power of Attorney
Two legal instruments, both capable of binding your business in ways that are hard to undo if drafted loosely — registered and drafted with the precision they require.
Two Distinct Instruments
A commercial agency registration with the Ministry of Economy protects an exclusive distribution relationship in the UAE. A power of attorney defines who can legally act, sign or represent your business, or handle a specific matter on your behalf. They’re governed by different rules and drafted for different purposes — we treat them that way rather than as interchangeable paperwork.
Where This Goes Wrong
- Not registering a commercial agency, and losing the legal protections formal registration provides
- Drafting a power of attorney too broadly, granting more authority than actually intended
- Missing the Arabic-language or bilingual requirement for documents submitted to UAE authorities
- Not knowing whether a POA needs in-person notarisation or qualifies for e-notarisation
- Foreign principals unsure how to appoint a UAE-based agent or attorney correctly
What Hayakom Handles
- Commercial agency agreement drafting and registration with the Ministry of Economy
- General and special power of attorney drafting for business, property or litigation purposes
- Notarisation and attestation coordination, including e-notarisation where applicable
- Agency renewal and amendment as terms change
- Representation guidance for both local and foreign principals
How It Works
1. Scope Review
We clarify exactly what the agency or POA needs to cover.
2. Drafting
We draft the agreement or POA, bilingual where required.
3. Notarisation
We coordinate notarisation or e-notarisation as applicable.
4. Registration
Commercial agencies are registered with the Ministry of Economy; POAs are finalised and issued.
Why Scope Matters More Than Speed Here
There’s no standard renewal deadline forcing urgency on these documents the way there is with tax filings — the risk isn’t missing a date, it’s a POA scoped too broadly or an agency agreement registered with terms that don’t hold up later. We take the time to get the scope right before drafting, because these documents are harder to unwind than to write correctly the first time.
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Questions We Get Asked
What clients ask before drafting an agency agreement or POA.