What Is a Power of Attorney (POA) in Spain?
A Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial) in Spain is a legal document that allows one person (the principal) to authorize another (the attorney-in-fact) to act on their behalf.
It is especially useful if:
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You live abroad but need to handle legal matters in Spain
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You want someone to represent you in property transactions, court cases, or immigration procedures
📝 Common Uses of Power of Attorney
🏠 Real Estate Transactions
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Buying or selling property
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Accepting inheritances
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Signing rental contracts
🛂 Immigration & NIE Applications
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Applying for visas and residence permits
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Registering with the Spanish tax office
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Obtaining an NIE (Foreigner Identification Number)
🏢 Company Representation
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Registering a company in Spain
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Attending shareholder meetings
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Managing bank accounts or tax matters
⚖️ Legal Proceedings
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Hiring a lawyer to represent you in court
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Accepting or contesting lawsuits
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Negotiating settlements
📌 A POA can be general (broad powers) or special (limited to a specific matter).
🖋️ How to Grant a Power of Attorney in Spain
Step 1: Draft the POA
We prepare a bilingual (Spanish + English) power of attorney tailored to your needs.
Step 2: Notarization
The document must be signed before a Spanish notary or a notary abroad.
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If signed outside Spain, it must be legalized with an Apostille (under The Hague Convention)
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We assist with this process, including remote options where allowed
Step 3: Use the POA in Spain
Once notarized and, if needed, apostilled, your attorney-in-fact can represent you in Spanish legal or administrative matters.
🛡️ Legal Safeguards
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The POA ends when its purpose is fulfilled, when revoked, or upon the death of the principal
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You can revoke a POA at any time through a notarial revocation document
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Sensitive matters (like court or tax representation) require precise wording — our team ensures legal enforceability
⚖️ We guide you on the exact powers to grant and include the correct legal language.
🌍 Who Uses POA Services in Spain?
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Foreign property buyers
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Non-resident business owners
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Expats managing assets from abroad
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Heirs handling Spanish inheritances
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Investors applying for Spanish visas (e.g., non-lucrative or digital nomad visas)
💼 Real Example
Case: A Canadian couple wanted to purchase a villa in Costa Brava but couldn’t travel to Spain. We prepared a bilingual POA, coordinated its notarization in Canada, handled the Apostille process, and completed the property purchase on their behalf.
🤝 Work With Bilingual Legal Experts
At Borderless Lawyers, we:
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Draft clear and valid POAs in both English and Spanish
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Advise on the right powers to include
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Arrange notarization and Apostille if needed
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Handle all follow-up actions (property, immigration, litigation, etc.)