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A Power of Attorney is a legal tool that lets you authorize someone else to act on your behalf in Qatar. This person, called your attorney-in-fact, can handle specific tasks like signing contracts, managing property, or dealing with government offices while you're unavailable or unable to do these things yourself.

Under Qatari law, you can create either a general Power of Attorney for broad authority or a special one for specific transactions. The document must be notarized at the Ministry of Justice and, for use outside Qatar, needs authentication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It stays valid until you cancel it, you become incapacitated, or its purpose is fulfilled.

You need a Power of Attorney when someone must handle your affairs in Qatar while you're away or unable to act. Common situations include managing your business operations, buying or selling property, dealing with bank accounts, or representing you in legal proceedings when you're traveling or living abroad.

It's especially valuable for expatriate business owners who travel frequently, investors with assets in Qatar, or anyone planning extended time outside the country. Getting it ready before leaving Qatar saves time and prevents delays, as the document requires local notarization and authentication. Many Qatari banks and government offices won't accept transactions from representatives without this formal authorization.

• Affidavit Of Support And Consent And Special Power Of Attorney: Combines power of attorney authority with formal declarations of support and consent, commonly used for immigration matters, educational enrollments, or guardian arrangements in Qatar.
• General Power of Attorney: Grants broad authority to handle all personal and business matters, including property transactions, investments, and legal proceedings.
• Special Power of Attorney: Limits authority to specific transactions or time periods, like selling a particular property or managing a defined business project.
• Banking Power of Attorney: Focuses exclusively on financial transactions, allowing an agent to manage bank accounts and investments.

• Principal (Grantor): The person giving authority through the Power of Attorney, often business owners, property investors, or individuals needing representation in Qatar.
• Attorney-in-Fact: The trusted representative receiving authority, typically family members, business partners, or professional agents familiar with Qatari procedures.
• Legal Professionals: Lawyers who draft and validate the document according to Qatari law, ensuring proper scope and enforceability.
• Ministry Officials: Government staff who notarize and authenticate the document, particularly at the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Third Parties: Banks, government offices, and businesses that rely on and accept the Power of Attorney for transactions.

• Identity Documents: Gather valid passports or Qatar IDs for both the principal and attorney-in-fact.
• Scope Definition: List specific powers being granted - financial, property, business, or legal matters.
• Time Period: Decide if the authority is temporary or ongoing, noting exact dates or conditions.
• Translation Requirements: Prepare Arabic translations if the document will be used with government offices.
• Documentation: Collect supporting papers like business licenses or property deeds relevant to granted powers.
• Notarization Plan: Schedule Ministry of Justice appointment for document authentication.
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• Title and Date: Clear identification as a Power of Attorney with execution date in both Gregorian and Hijri calendars.
• Party Details: Full legal names, Qatar ID numbers, and addresses of both principal and attorney-in-fact.
• Powers Granted: Specific list of authorized actions, written in clear Arabic and English if needed.
• Duration Clause: Clear statement of when the authority begins and ends, or conditions for termination.
• Governing Law: Express statement that Qatar law governs the document.
• Attestation Block: Space for notary's seal and signature from Ministry of Justice.
• Signature Section: Designated areas for principal's signature and witness attestations.

A Power of Attorney differs significantly from an Agency Agreement in Qatar, though both involve one party acting for another. While they may seem similar at first, they serve distinct legal purposes and operate under different rules.

• Scope of Authority: A Power of Attorney typically grants broader powers and can cover personal matters like healthcare decisions, while an Agency Agreement usually focuses on specific business transactions or commercial relationships.
• Duration and Termination: Powers of Attorney can remain valid until explicitly revoked or upon the principal's incapacity, whereas Agency Agreements often have fixed terms and specific termination conditions.
• Legal Requirements: Powers of Attorney must be notarized by the Ministry of Justice in Qatar, while Agency Agreements may not always require this level of formal authentication.
• Liability Structure: Agents under an Agency Agreement usually bear more direct commercial liability, while attorneys-in-fact typically act as direct representatives with less personal exposure.