Power of Attorney in Macedonia

A power of attorney in Macedonia (POA) is known as “polnomošno” (полномошно) and it can be used in various administrative and legal matters. This article will provide you with some information about the situations in which a POA can be used in Macedonia, with the help of our Macedonian lawyers who can represent their clients.

What types of POA exist in Macedonia?

The following types of power of attorney can be used in Macedonia:

• General POA, with power for various administrative, legal, and financial matters, where our lawyers/agents can represent natural and legal persons.
• Special POA, with the help of which specific dealings like buying/selling a property, car registration, etc., can be managed.

Who are the persons mentioned in a power of attorney in Macedonia?

A power of attorney in Macedonia involves the designated person (our Macedonian lawyer, if you work with us) and the principal (the represented person). In order to be able to obtain a POA in Macedonia, the following must be met:

• the person who wants representation must be 18 years of age and of full mental capacity;
• IDs of the lawyer/agent and the represented person are required;
• the power of attorney is drawn up at a notary in Macedonia.

We also note that a power of attorney issued in Macedonia can be used abroad, but only if it is legalized with an apostille or authenticated at the consulate/embassy. You can find out more about POA in Macedonia by contacting our specialists.

In what situations can a power of attorney be used in Macedonia?

A POA in Macedonia can be used in the following situations:

• sale/purchase of property,
• registering a car,
• establishing a company,
• opening a bank account in Macedonia,
• handling financial matters,
• inheritance,
• various legal proceedings,
• signing documents/contracts.

These are some of the cases in which we can offer our clients representation with a power of attorney in Macedonia. Useful and complete information can be requested from our lawyers in Macedonia.

POA for vulnerable people

There are delicate situations in which vulnerable persons must be represented in various administrative and legal matters with a POA in Macedonia. For example, persons with mental problems or reduced legal capacity can be represented with a power of attorney in Macedonia, but also by guardians/custodians. Such situations are quite complex and often involve court decisions. If you are involved in a case like this, you can opt for the legal services offered by our Macedonian lawyers.

Setting up a company with a POA in Macedonia

Foreign entrepreneurs who want to open a business in Macedonia can be represented in this process by our lawyers. With a power of attorney in Macedonia, entrepreneurs do not have to travel to this country for the formalities involved. Many of the business entities available in Macedonia can be established without the physical presence of entrepreneurs, as they can be represented with a POA.

Costs of a POA in Macedonia

Here are some costs of a power of attorney in Macedonia:

• a general POA in Macedonia can cost around EUR 50;
• a certified copy of a POA in Macedonia can cost EUR 10 more per page, compared to the standard price;
• an apostilled POA in Macedonia can have a price starting from EUR 70.

You can also use our services for other legal issues. For example, in addition to representation with a POA, we can help you immigrate to Macedonia. So, do not hesitate to contact our law firm in Macedonia and find out everything you are interested in about the legal services we offer in this country.