Managing property in Pakistan while living in the UK can be challenging. Whether you need to sell land, handle inheritance matters, or manage rental properties, a Power of Attorney (POA) allows you to authorise someone in Pakistan to act on your behalf legally.
What is a Power of Attorney?
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorises another person (the attorney) to act on your behalf in legal and financial matters. For overseas Pakistanis, this is most commonly used for property transactions, court appearances, and bank dealings in Pakistan.
Types of Power of Attorney
There are two main types:
General Power of Attorney — Grants broad authority to your attorney to act on your behalf in multiple matters
Special Power of Attorney — Limits authority to a specific transaction or matter, such as selling a particular property
A Special POA is generally recommended for property transactions as it provides clearer legal boundaries.
Documents Required
To set up a Power of Attorney through our service, you will need:
Executor's NADRA card (front and back)
Attorney's NADRA card (front and back)
Two witnesses' NADRA cards (front and back)
Passports of all four parties
Signatures of all four parties
All documents can be uploaded through our online form.
The Process
Setting up a Power of Attorney through Overseas Pakistani is straightforward:
Submit your application and upload all required documents
We draft the POA document according to your requirements
The document is attested and verified
You review and approve the final document
The completed POA is delivered to you and your attorney
Cost and Processing Time
Our Power of Attorney service costs £130. Processing time varies depending on the complexity of the POA and the availability of all parties for signatures. Contact us for an estimated timeline for your specific case.
Important Considerations
Before setting up a POA, consider these points:
Choose your attorney carefully — this person will have legal authority to act on your behalf
Be specific about what powers you are granting
A POA can be revoked at any time by the executor
Keep copies of all documents for your records
Ready to set up a Power of Attorney? Start your application today or contact us for a free consultation.