Yes, indeed! A UAE Will may include the designation of a guardian for minor children who are residing in the UAE. One of the main reasons why non-residents opt to create a Will in the UAE is that without doing so, the decision on guardianship will lie only in the hands of UAE courts, which might not necessarily reflect the wishes of the parents.

In order to protect the assets of the UAE, it is necessary to draft an independent Will for UAE jurisdiction because what applies in other jurisdictions is not applicable in the UAE and vice versa.

Without a Will in the UAE, any property owned by a non-citizen that dies in the UAE will be put under the court supervision of the Probate Process which can take many months. This means the deceased’s property will be put on hold until the court makes its decision and rules out the inheritance distribution of the assets as per the UAE inheritance laws even though they might incorporate Sharia principles. To make sure your assets are inherited as per your wishes, you need to make sure a Will is prepared for the UAE jurisdiction.

Yes, of course! A properly notarized and attested UAE Power of Attorney is universally accepted throughout all the seven Emirates of the UAE. POA.ae creates each and every UAE Power of Attorney strictly in accordance with local legislation.

On average, it takes 2 to 3 working days to process a UAE Power of Attorney. Upon the completion of the initial consultation, POA.ae will provide a specific timeframe within which a document will be completed.

Yes, Power of Attorney in the UAE can be executed without physically being present there. Everything is done virtually.

Yes. Amendments are required when there are changes in ownership, share capital, business activities or management. You must draft an addendum, notarise it, obtain approvals and register it with the DED or the free zone authority. Until the amendment is registered, the changes are not legally effective.

Article 15 of the Commercial Companies Law states that an unregistered MoA is ineffective against third parties, and any non‑registered details cannot be enforced. Companies must also notify the authorities of changes within 15 days. Failure to register can lead to liability for directors and delays in licence issuance.

You need to determine the company’s legal form, draft the document in Arabic (with bilingual translation if required), notarise it before a UAE notary public, have it attested by the relevant ministry and register it with the DED or free zone authority. Working with legal experts ensures compliance and speeds up approvals.

Yes. Even sole proprietorships must prepare and file a MoA in the UAE. Avoidance of this requirement can result in fines and penalties.

A Memorandum of Association is a legal document that defines a company’s structure, objectives and operational boundaries. It specifies the company’s name, address, business activities, capital structure and shareholder liabilities, and is mandatory for company registration.

Yes, you will have the chance to review the draft and provide comments before we proceed with the final notarization.