Power of Attorney in AlbaniaPower of Attorney in Albania

A power of attorney allows another person to act on your behalf in Albania — in a property purchase, an inheritance procedure, company formalities, banking matters or court proceedings. For clients abroad, it is often what allows a matter in Albania to move forward.

Andoni Law & Tax drafts and reviews powers of attorney under Albanian law, coordinates notarization in Albania and advises clients abroad on how to grant a valid power of attorney through an Albanian consulate or with apostille and certified translation.

Because the required form and content depend on the intended use, we review the underlying matter before the document is drafted.

What This Service Covers

We handle the drafting, execution and use of powers of attorney, so that the document is accepted by the notary, institution or court where it will be presented.

Typical work includes:

• drafting special and general powers of attorney under Albanian law
• powers of attorney for property purchases, sales and registrations
• powers of attorney for inheritance and succession procedures
• powers of attorney for company matters, including filings with the National Business Center (QKB)
• powers of attorney for banking and administrative formalities
• coordination of notarization before an Albanian notary
• guidance for powers of attorney signed abroad, including consular execution, apostille and translation
• review and formal revocation of existing powers of attorney

When This Service Is Appropriate

This service is usually relevant when:

• you live abroad and need someone to complete a transaction or procedure in Albania on your behalf
• an inheritance, property or family matter in Albania must proceed while you remain in another country
• your company needs a representative for filings, registrations or dealings with Albanian institutions
• you have been asked to provide a power of attorney and are unsure about its scope or form
• an existing power of attorney needs to be reviewed, limited or revoked

Why Legal Support Matters

A power of attorney transfers real legal authority, so its scope deserves careful attention. A document drafted too broadly may expose the principal to unnecessary risk; one drafted too narrowly may be refused by the notary, registry or bank when the specific act is not clearly covered.

Powers of attorney signed abroad raise additional questions of form: depending on the country and the intended use, execution before an Albanian consulate or before a foreign notary with apostille and certified translation may be required. Reviewing the form before signing helps avoid an unusable document.

How We Work

1. We review the underlying matter

We look at the transaction or procedure the power of attorney must serve, since its content depends on the specific acts to be performed.

2. We define the scope of authority

We advise on whether a special or general power of attorney is appropriate and define the powers precisely, so the document covers what is needed and no more.

3. We draft the document

We prepare the power of attorney in the form expected by the receiving institution, in Albanian and, where useful, with a courtesy translation for the principal.

4. We coordinate signing and legalization

Depending on the principal's location, we coordinate notarization in Albania, execution before an Albanian consulate or a foreign notarial route with apostille and certified translation.

5. We support the use — and the revocation, where needed

We assist while the power of attorney is in use and, where circumstances change, help formalize its limitation or revocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grant a power of attorney for Albania without traveling?

In many cases, yes. Depending on the intended use, a power of attorney may be executed before an Albanian consulate or before a foreign notary with apostille and certified translation.

What is the difference between a general and a special power of attorney?

A general power of attorney covers a broad range of acts, while a special one is limited to a defined matter. Many Albanian institutions expect the specific act to be clearly described, so the appropriate type depends on the intended use.

Does a power of attorney need to be notarized?

For many procedures, particularly those involving property or notarial acts, a notarized form is required. We confirm the correct form after reviewing the intended use.

Can a power of attorney be revoked?

As a rule, yes. Revocation should be formalized properly and communicated to the attorney-in-fact and to the institutions where the document was used.

Can your firm act on the basis of my power of attorney?

Depending on the matter, our lawyers may represent clients in Albania on the basis of a power of attorney, after reviewing the file and the scope of authority required.

Need a Power of Attorney in Albania?

Contact Andoni Law & Tax to review the matter, define the scope of authority and choose the correct form of execution before the document is signed.

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