A Power of Attorney is a written authorisation to represent or act on another’s behalf in private affairs, business, or some other legal matter. You usually require a Power of Attorney (POA) when you will be away from Singapore for a period of time, and you need someone to assist you in your affairs in Singapore, be it to buy and sell a property, tenancy matter and bank accounts. The POA can be done by an individual or a company.

This Power of Attorney section differs from Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Power of Attorney for HDB Flats, and please visit the respective sections in LAW.com.sg.

For Donor/Principal signing the Power of Attorney overseas (outside Singapore), you should sign the Power of Attorney before a Singapore Consulate Officer or Notary Public in the place of execution. In order to ensure that the Power of Attorney is properly executed overseas, please bring along the Specimen Power of Attorney to the Singapore Embassy or Notary’s office for reference.

Specimen Power of Attorney Signed Overseas