Power of attorney
Power of attorney for use in Iran
A well-drafted power of attorney is the foundation of almost every matter we handle for clients outside Iran. It gives your representative the authority to act, and it sets the limits that protect you.
Why the power of attorney matters
A power of attorney is the document by which you authorise another person to act in your name. In Iran it is usually the first thing an authority, court or counterparty will ask to see. If it is missing, out of date, too narrow for the task or improperly executed, the matter stops until a new one is prepared.
Equally, a power of attorney that is broader than necessary can expose you to risk. The right document is precise: it lists the acts your attorney may perform for this matter, and it leaves out everything else.
What we do for you
- Advise on the type and scope of authority your matter actually requires
- Draft the power of attorney in the form expected by Iranian authorities
- Explain how to sign it in your country of residence and which steps are needed for it to be accepted in Iran
- Review existing powers of attorney to confirm whether they cover what you now need
- Advise on revoking or replacing a power of attorney when circumstances change
Signing a power of attorney outside Iran
Clients abroad commonly ask how to sign a power of attorney that will be used in Iran. The route depends on where you live and the matter concerned, and it may involve consular services, certification and translation. We explain the steps that apply to you before you start, so the document is prepared once and accepted the first time.
Because requirements can change and vary by country and authority, we confirm the current position for your situation rather than relying on general rules. This is also where our guidance on document legalisation becomes useful.
Common matters that need a power of attorney
We prepare powers of attorney for property sales and purchases, the collection and division of inheritances, the registration and management of companies, the recovery of debts, the conduct of court proceedings and the handling of personal documents. Each requires different wording, and we tailor the document to the job in hand.
Mistakes we help clients avoid
- Signing a general authority when a limited one would do the job
- Using wording that an authority later finds too vague for the act required
- Skipping a certification or translation step and having the document rejected
- Relying on an old document that no longer reflects the current matter
- Forgetting to revoke a power of attorney once a matter is finished
Each of these can add weeks to a matter or create unnecessary risk. A short review before you sign is almost always worth it.
Common questions
Can I use a power of attorney I signed years ago?
Possibly, but it should be reviewed first. Its scope may not cover the current matter, or it may no longer be accepted for other reasons. We check existing documents before relying on them.
Can I limit what my attorney is allowed to do?
Yes. We recommend that the authority is limited to what the matter requires. A precise power of attorney protects you and is easier for authorities to accept.
Can a power of attorney be cancelled?
In general a power of attorney can be revoked, and we can advise on how to do so and how to make sure the revocation is recognised. The details depend on the type of document and how it was granted.