Power of attorney for use abroad
Selling property, settling an inheritance, opening a bank account or representing someone before a foreign authority often requires a power of attorney signed in Switzerland and valid in another country.
We prepare the power of attorney in the language required — often in a bilingual format — have your signature certified by a notary and obtain the apostille or legalisation, so that the document is accepted where it is needed.
Typical uses
- Purchase or sale of real estate abroad
- Inheritance and succession procedures
- Bank, pension and insurance matters
- Company formations and representation
- Civil status and administrative procedures
Following the foreign model
Many foreign notaries or banks provide their own template. We translate it, adapt it to the bilingual format and make sure it can be signed in Switzerland.
From signature to apostille
We book the notary appointment for the signature and then complete the apostille or legalisation chain before sending the document abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Can you draft the power of attorney from scratch?
We prepare and translate the wording based on the information or template you provide. For complex legal matters, we recommend having the content reviewed by a lawyer in the destination country.
How long is a power of attorney valid?
This depends on the destination country and the institution. Some accept only documents issued in the last few months, so plan signature and apostille close to the date of use.
Present in all of Switzerland
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Prices vary with the document, language pair and deadline, so every quote is individual and free of charge.
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