When a person cannot be present in Italy, a power of attorney allows someone else to act on their behalf. For international clients, the document must also satisfy apostille, legalisation and translation requirements.
The studio prepares special powers of attorney, certifies signatures and coordinates the formalities so that documents executed abroad are valid and accepted in Italy.
What it covers
A complete job,
no grey areas.
Special powers of attorney
Precise powers for a specific transaction, with the limits and instructions the principal requires.
Signature certification
Certification of signatures where required by law or by the receiving authority.
Apostilles and legalisation
Coordination of the international formalities that make a foreign document usable in Italy.
Translations
Coordination with sworn translators and review of the translated documents.
International clients
Support for buyers, sellers and heirs who live abroad and cannot travel to Rome.
Banks and authorities
Liaison with banks, registries and public bodies that require a specific form of document.
How it works
From first conversation
to the deed.
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01
Purpose and limits
We define exactly what the attorney may do, for which asset or transaction and for how long.
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02
Document preparation
We prepare the power of attorney and list the documents required in the country of execution.
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03
Execution and formalities
Signature, certification, apostille or legalisation and translation as needed.
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04
Use in Italy
We confirm that the document is accepted by the bank, registry or authority involved.
Useful documents
What to prepare,
in good time.
You do not need everything at once. After the first conversation we send a tailored list. These are the most common documents.
- Identity document and tax code of the principal
- Identity document and tax code of the attorney
- Description of the transaction and the asset
- Draft power of attorney, if already prepared
- Foreign documents and previous legalisations
- Instructions from the bank or authority receiving the document
Frequently asked questions
The answers
you need.
Can I buy a house in Italy without being there?
Yes, through a special power of attorney executed abroad and legalised or apostilled as required. The attorney signs the deed in Italy on your behalf within the limits you have set.
What is an apostille?
It is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in countries party to the Hague Apostille Convention. It is not a translation or a validation of the content.
Does a power of attorney have to be in Italian?
The document used in Italy will generally need an Italian translation. We coordinate with sworn translators and check that the powers are clear and sufficient for the transaction.
Facing a similar situation? Tell us about it: we will identify the next step together.
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