Q: Is it still possible to open a personal non-res bank account by giving a power of attorney to a representative and not being physically in the UAE? A: No. It is possible if it is a commercial bank account not personal. The company should be established in the UAE even if it will be an offshore…

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Is it still possible to open a personal bank account in the UAE by giving a power of attorney?

Is it still possible to open a personal non-res bank account by giving a power of attorney to a representative and not being physically in the UAE?

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27 Jun 2022, 10:46

No. It is possible if it is a commercial bank account not personal.

27 Jun 2022, 10:50

I can make it a company account. Does the company need to be incorporated in the UAE?

I have a UK company.

27 Jun 2022, 11:27

The company should be established in the UAE even if it will be an offshore company.

Once the company is established you can make a POA for anyone you know here to represent the company and open a bank account and any process do you want, provided that it's mentioned in the POA.

27 Jun 2022, 11:28

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Is it still possible to open a personal bank account in the UAE by giving a power of attorney?