Can I grant an Italian POA without traveling to Italy?

Yes — you sign our pre-formatted bilingual POA before your local notary, add an apostille and a certified Italian translation; we draft it and coordinate the process.

How long does the POA process take?

It depends on your country's apostille turnaround; we confirm the exact timeline before engagement.

Does my company POA need to be in Italian?

It must be usable before Italian notaries and registries; we draft it bilingual (IT/EN) with a certified Italian translation.

What is an apostille and do I always need one?

An apostille certifies your local notary's signature for use in Italy under the 1961 Hague Convention. Countries not party to the Convention require consular legalization instead.

Can a POA be used to open a bank account for my Italian company?

Yes, though Italian banks may require an atto di deposito with an Italian notary; we structure the POA to pre-empt this.

Special POA or General POA for a property purchase?

A Special POA (Procura Speciale) is usually correct — it authorizes one defined transaction and is accepted without question by banks and land registries.

Can I revoke a POA once it has been granted?

Yes — a POA can be formally revoked by the principal; a General POA remains valid until revoked or upon death of either party.

What happens if my foreign-country notary uses a different format?

We pre-format the POA to Italian notarial standards so it is accepted; a non-conforming POA risks rejection under Art. 1392 of the Civil Code.

Power of Attorney for Italy
For Foreign Investors & Companies

Empowering international clients to manage real estate, corporate and financial operations in Italy: safely and remotely.

A Rome notary drafts your bilingual, apostille-ready Italian Power of Attorney, so a trusted representative signs for you — real estate, corporate or banking — without you travelling to Italy. Fixed-fee quote upfront.

An Italian notarial Power of Attorney (Procura Notarile) lets a foreign investor, director or company authorize a trusted representative to act on their behalf in Italy — for real estate, corporate and financial transactions — without travelling. Drafted by a licensed Italian notary, bilingual (IT/EN) and apostille-ready, so the transaction closes on schedule while you stay in New York, London, Dubai or Frankfurt..

The right instrument, chosen for you For most foreign investors, a Special POA (Procura Speciale) is correct: it authorizes one defined transaction, limits your legal exposure, and is accepted without question by Italian banks, land registries and the Companies Register. A General POA (Procura Generale) is issued only with careful legal counsel.

Block B Legally watertight, or it gets rejected Under Art. 1392 of the Italian Civil Code, a POA must have the same legal form as the act it authorizes — a property sale needs a public deed, so your POA must too. A generic, non-notarial POA is rejected by Italian counterparties. We draft to Italian notarial standards so yours is accepted.

Process from abroad

From abroad you sign our pre-formatted bilingual POA before your local notary; an apostille is added by the designated authority (U.S. Department of State, UK FCDO, German Landgericht), and a certified Italian translation is attached — we coordinate it. For countries that are not parties to the 1961 Hague Convention, we handle the consular legalization. Where Italian banks require an atto di deposito, we structure the POA to pre-empt it.

Our Italian Power of Attorney Services

Special Power of Attorney

Authority limited to a specific transaction or defined group of acts, such as purchasing a property, signing a corporate deed or completing a particular inheritance matter.

General Power of Attorney

Broader authority covering multiple administrative or legal matters. Under Italian rules, a general power of attorney requires the form of a public deed and normally remains effective until revoked or otherwise terminated.

Real Estate Power of Attorney

A tailored POA allowing a representative to act in connection with an Italian property transaction, including signing documents and, where expressly authorised, executing the final deed of sale.

Corporate Power of Attorney

Authority granted by an individual, director or foreign company for specific Italian corporate matters, such as company incorporation, corporate resolutions or other acts requiring representation in Italy.

Banking & Finance Power of Attorney

Authority for defined banking or financial operations in Italy, subject to the requirements and internal procedures of the relevant bank or financial institution.

Apostille, Legalisation & Translation Coordination

Coordination of the formalities required for a foreign-executed POA to be used in Italy, including apostille or legalisation and Italian translation where applicable.

Italian Power of Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grant a Power of Attorney for Italy from the United States?

Yes. A person located in the United States can execute a Power of Attorney intended for use in Italy, provided that the document satisfies the formal requirements applicable to the Italian transaction. Depending on how and where it is executed, notarisation, an apostille and an Italian translation may be required.

Can I buy property in Italy through a Power of Attorney?

In many cases, yes. A properly drafted Special Power of Attorney can authorise a representative to act on your behalf in an Italian property transaction, including signing the final deed where the required authority has been expressly granted.

Do I need an apostille for an Italian Power of Attorney signed abroad?

It depends on the country where the document is executed and the applicable international conventions. Documents executed in countries participating in the Hague Apostille Convention commonly require an apostille rather than consular legalisation. Other procedures may apply in different jurisdictions.

Does a Power of Attorney for Italy need to be in Italian?

A document used before an Italian notary must be suitable for use in Italy. A foreign-language POA may therefore require an Italian translation. The appropriate format should be confirmed before the document is executed abroad.

What is the difference between a Special and a General Power of Attorney in Italy?

A Special Power of Attorney authorises a representative to perform a specific transaction or defined group of acts. A General Power of Attorney grants broader authority across multiple matters and is subject to stricter formal requirements.

Can a Power of Attorney be used to incorporate a company in Italy?

A properly drafted Power of Attorney may allow a representative to act for a foreign shareholder or founder in certain company incorporation procedures in Italy. The required wording and form depend on the corporate transaction involved.

Can a Power of Attorney be used for an Italian inheritance?

Yes, depending on the act involved. A foreign heir may grant authority for certain succession-related matters, such as representation in notarial procedures or the handling of specific Italian formalities. Some acts require specific wording and formalities.

Should the Power of Attorney be drafted before I sign it abroad?

Yes. It is generally advisable to have the document reviewed for the intended Italian transaction before execution. A document that lacks the necessary authority or does not meet the required form may need to be executed again.

Professional Notarial Review

This content has been reviewed by Nicola Giovanni Cerini, Italian Notary in Rome, for accuracy regarding the Italian notarial process and international real estate transactions.

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Power of Attorney for Italy For Foreign Investors & Companies