Power of Attorney in Cyprus

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Updated: January 15, 2026

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A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows a person (the grantor) to appoint another individual (the agent or attorney) to manage their affairs and make decisions on their behalf. Under Cypriot law, a POA must be signed and officially notarised to be valid.

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Cyprus recognises two main types of power of attorney:

• General POA – grants broad powers to act on the grantor’s behalf across multiple areas.

• Special POA – limits the agent’s authority to specific tasks or a defined timeframe.

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📜 What is a Power of Attorney?

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A power of attorney allows you to appoint one or more individuals to act on your behalf during your lifetime. In Cyprus, a POA is typically executed as a notarised statement rather than a simple letter.

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Key roles:

• Grantor (principal): the person giving authority

• Agent (attorney/grantee): the person receiving authority

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🗳️ Types of Power of Attorney in Cyprus

 

General vs. Special POA:

• General POA: grants the attorney broad authority to act on your behalf in matters such as finances, company formation, contract signing, and more.

• Special POA: grants authority for specific actions or a limited number of tasks. It cannot be used beyond the intended purpose.

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☑️ How to Create a Power of Attorney

The POA must be:

• Signed by the grantor

• Certified and stamped by a notary public (certifying officer)

 

Requirements:

• Both grantor and attorney must be at least 18 years old and legally competent

• No professional qualifications are needed for an attorney

 

Essential contents of a POA:

1. Date and title of the document

2. Full details of the grantor and attorney (name, date/place of birth, residence, passport information)

3. Description of rights and powers granted

4. Expiry date (if applicable)

5. Signature of the grantor

 

Foreign citizens can grant a POA in the same way as Cypriot citizens, using a valid passport to verify identity and signature.

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📄 Signing a POA from Abroad

It is possible to execute a POA outside Cyprus. The procedure typically involves:

1. Preparing the document

2. Visiting the Cyprus consulate with a valid passport

3. Signing and legalising the document

4. Having the POA certified

5. Sending the certified POA to Cyprus

 

⭕ Alternatively, the document can be certified by a notary and apostilled.

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​🗃️ Cost of a Power of Attorney in Cyprus​

The cost ranges from €100 to €200.

Government stamp fees:

• Special POA: €2

• General POA: €6

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💠 Common Uses of a Power of Attorney

• Company formation: Authorise a lawyer to sign documents and register a company on your behalf.

• Company meetings: Authorise someone to attend and vote at shareholder or board meetings. A new POA is usually required for each meeting.

• Real estate transactions: Authorise a lawyer or agent to sign sales, rental contracts, or appear before the Department of Lands and Surveys for registration and transfer.

• Child travel consent: Notarised consent forms are required for a child travelling with one or both parents.

• Inheritance and succession: No POA is valid after death. Executors are appointed via a will and act under court-issued letters of probate.

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​✔️ Where to Certify a Power of Attorney

A POA must be certified before a certifying officer (notary public).

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• Officers are appointed by the Ministry of the Interior

• They verify signatures and identities but do not check the content of the document

• They maintain a seal approved by the Ministry

 

Verification requires that the person is either personally known to the officer, known to two personal references, or presents a valid passport/ID.

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Official list of certifying officers ↗️

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✖️ Cancelling a Power of Attorney

A POA can be revoked in the following situations:

• Completion of the specified tasks

• Death of the grantor or agent

• Mental incapacity of the grantor or agent

• Revocation by the grantor (all interested parties should be notified)

• Disclaimer by the agent (a formal declaration similar to the original POA)