Many foreigners want to buy real estate in Barcelona — but can’t travel to Spain just to attend a notary appointment or sign a contract.
The solution? A Spanish Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial).
It allows your lawyer to legally represent you for every step of the purchase — from getting your NIE to signing the deed and even opening a bank account.
Here’s how it works and how we make it 100% secure.
🧾 What Is a Spanish Power of Attorney?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a notarized legal document that authorizes someone to act on your behalf in Spain.
For property purchases, a POA typically includes powers to:
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Apply for your NIE (foreigner ID number)
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Open a Spanish bank account
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Sign the arras contract (deposit agreement)
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Represent you before the notary
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Sign the Escritura Pública (final deed)
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Pay taxes and fees
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Register the property in your name
🌍 Why Foreign Buyers Use Power of Attorney in Barcelona
✅ Buy remotely — no travel required
✅ Sign only once in your home country
✅ Avoid delays in closing
✅ Trust an expert who understands Spanish property law
✅ Gain access to legal systems and tax offices you can’t otherwise navigate
🧑⚖️ How Borderless Lawyers Handles POA for Property Purchases
We make it fast and easy:
Step 1: Draft the POA
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We prepare a custom POA in Spanish and your language (bilingual)
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Includes only the powers needed for your transaction
Step 2: Notarize in Your Country
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You sign at a local notary
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Legalize the POA:
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Apostille (for Hague countries)
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Or Consular legalization (for others)
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Step 3: Send Us the Original
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You courier the signed and legalized POA to our office in Barcelona
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We file it at a Spanish notary and activate it immediately
Step 4: We Represent You
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We carry out the full purchase legally:
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Get your NIE
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Sign all contracts
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Finalize the notary deed
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Pay taxes and register your title
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🔐 Is It Safe to Grant Power of Attorney in Spain?
Yes — when done correctly and narrowly drafted.
At Borderless Lawyers:
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We only include powers needed to complete your property transaction
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We never include banking, loan, or broad personal powers unless you explicitly request them
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The POA is limited in time and scope for your protection
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You’ll receive full reports and documentation at every step
📄 Documents You’ll Need to Sign the POA
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Passport
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NIE (if you already have one)
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Proof of address (sometimes requested by the notary)
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Signature at a notary in your home country
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Apostille or consular authentication
We guide you through every step and send precise instructions for your jurisdiction.
🧭 Countries Where Our Clients Use POA for Spain Purchases
We help clients from:
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🇺🇸 United States
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🇨🇦 Canada
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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🇦🇺 Australia
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🇫🇷 France
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🇩🇪 Germany
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🇳🇱 Netherlands
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🇧🇪 Belgium
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🇸🇪 Sweden
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🇦🇪 UAE
…and many more.
📞 Want to Buy in Barcelona Without the Hassle?
Let us handle your property purchase legally — while you stay home.