Power of Attorney for Spain
A Power of Attorney (P.O.A.) is a legal authorisation granted by the donor (the person granting the power) to one or more individuals (attorneys) to act on their behalf, such as signing contracts, deeds, or other legal documents. This document must be executed before a Notary. In Spanish, it is called a “Poder Notarial.”
If you are buying, selling, or inheriting property in Spain, or you are dealing with a Spanish bank it is highly likely that your lawyer will recommend signing a P.O.A. This authorisation typically includes powers to handle various aspects of real estate transactions, such as fiscal representation, applying for an N.I.E. (tax identification number), opening bank accounts, and arranging utility contracts.
While P.O.A.s are often granted to lawyers, it is also common to appoint family members or friends. Reciprocal P.O.A.s between spouses are particularly popular, enabling either spouse to complete transactions that are legally binding for both parties.
P.O.A. Services at Bravo Legal
If you are working with Bravo Legal on a property purchase, sale, or other legal matters in Spain, we will take care of organising the execution of a P.O.A. You will only be responsible for paying the Notary fees, which are typically around 90–100 Euros in Spain or approximately £300 in the UK.
- If signed in Spain: We will arrange the Notary appointment and provide interpreter services at no extra cost.
- If signed in the UK: We will assist you in finding a suitable Notary and provide a bilingual P.O.A. draft, ready to forward to the selected Notary. We will also supply clear instructions to ensure the document meets all Spanish legal requirements.
Standalone P.O.A. Services
Even if you are not currently using Bravo Legal for other services, we can prepare a P.O.A. for you. This can be granted in our favour to handle future legal matters, or it can include your spouse, children, or any other designated person.
Our fees:
- €250 + IVA for a P.O.A. executed in Spain.
- €200 + IVA (€242 including VAT) for a P.O.A. executed in the UK or Ireland. (For other countries, please enquire.)
Please note: Our fees do not include the Notary fees, which you will pay directly to the Notary.
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