Power of Attorney Drafting
Exact Arabic wording of the power covering everything your matter needs — nothing missing, nothing extra.
Power of Attorney from Abroad for Egypt
A valid, notarized power of attorney prepared abroad — so a lawyer in Egypt can act for you in property, family, company and court matters without you travelling. English & Arabic.
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Power of Attorney Services from Abroad
Everything you need to authorize us fully from your home country
Consulate Power of Attorney
Guidance on issuing the power before the Egyptian consulate or embassy in your country.
Legalization & Apostille
Coordination of authentication by apostille or foreign ministry, whichever applies to your country.
Certified Translation
Certified Arabic translation when the document is prepared in another language.
Property, Family & Court Powers
Powers tailored for buying property, marriage and divorce, company formation, banks or litigation.
Revocation & Verification
Revoking a previous power properly and verifying that a document will be accepted for its intended use.
Power of Attorney from Abroad — Complete Guide (2026)
Almost every legal matter in Egypt that you cannot attend personally starts with a power of attorney. It is how a lawyer buys an apartment for you, files a case on your behalf, completes a marriage or divorce matter, or handles a company registration while you stay abroad. Done correctly, the power is your proxy's key to everything you authorize. Done poorly, it causes delays and rejection.
How a Foreigner Creates a Valid Power
There are two common routes. First, you can appear before the Egyptian consulate or embassy in your country, which certifies the document issued under Egyptian formal rules. Second, you can sign before a public notary in your home country, have the document legalized (by apostille where that convention applies, otherwise through your foreign ministry and the Egyptian representation), and add a certified Arabic translation. Which route suits your matter should be decided with your lawyer first.
What the Power Must Contain
- Clear identity — your full data and that of your lawyer or representative
- Exact scope — the specific actions, for example selling apartment No. X, filing case No. Y
- Validity limits — duration and any conditions
- Formal requirements — signatures, stamps and notarial or consular certification
- Arabic text — documents used in Egypt are prepared or translated into Arabic
Common Uses We Handle
Under a foreign-issued power we regularly: buy and sell property and register it, follow up marriage contracts and divorce procedures, establish companies and open bank accounts, appear in civil and family litigation, and complete inheritance matters. For property specifically, see our buying property in Egypt guide.
Watchpoints: Validity and Acceptance
Authorities and banks check that the power is authenticated, current and not revoked. A power that is outdated, incomplete or lacks the required certification can be rejected — costing you time and fees. We verify acceptance requirements for each specific authority before you spend anything.
How We Work With You
You contact us first. We prepare the exact Arabic text of the power for your matter and explain the certification route in your country. Once the certified power and translation are ready, we handle the matter in Egypt from start to finish, reporting to you regularly in English or Arabic.
How It Works
From Your Country to a Completed Matter in Egypt
A clear, step-by-step process you can follow from abroad
Consultation & Drafting
We advise on the type of power and the certification route, then send the exact Arabic text.
Certification Abroad
You appear at the Egyptian consulate or your local notary and complete the required legalization.
Translation & Delivery
We arrange certified translation and confirm the document will be accepted for its purpose.
We Act in Egypt
We complete your matter — property, family, company or court — and keep you informed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Power of Attorney — Common Questions
In many cases no. You can issue a power of attorney before the Egyptian consulate or embassy in your country, or prepare a document before your local notary and legalize it (by apostille or foreign ministry authentication) with a certified Arabic translation. A lawyer will confirm the option that best fits your matter.
A consulate power is issued before an Egyptian diplomatic representative abroad. A notarial power is issued before an Egyptian notary public (usually while in Egypt) or before a foreign notary then legalized. Both can be valid for matters in Egypt once properly completed; which one is needed depends on the specific legal act.
The validity depends on the type of power and the matter it covers. Some acts require recent powers. We confirm the required validity for your specific case before you take action.
Yes. A power of attorney can generally be revoked by a new formal act. Where proper revocation procedures are followed, the previous power loses effect. We can prepare the revocation and notifications as required.
We regularly act under foreign-issued powers for buying and selling property, translating to Egypt, marriage and divorce, company formation, bank matters and court procedures. After reviewing your matter we confirm the exact powers the document must include.
Contact us first — we explain which type of power suits your matter, prepare the exact Arabic text that the notary or consulate should certify, and coordinate legalization and translation with you.
Related Guides
Legal Resources for Foreigners in Egypt
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The information on this page is general guidance only and does not constitute formal legal advice. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific circumstances; we do not guarantee any particular result.