Power of Attorney — General & Special
POAs for property, banking and NRIs acting from abroad
- 1DraftPOA scoped to the acts needed.
- 2ExecuteSigned, notarised and apostilled or attested.
- 3ValidateAdjudicated and registered in India.
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About Power of Attorney — General & Special
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A power of attorney authorises someone to act for you — generally (a GPA) or for specific acts (a special POA). NRIs often sign POAs abroad for selling or managing property in India: the POA is notarised and apostilled (or attested by the Indian consulate), then presented for stamp duty adjudication within three months of arrival in India. A POA for selling immovable property should be registered, and a GPA can't itself transfer ownership.
The Supreme Court held in Suraj Lamp & Industries (2011) that 'GPA sales' don't transfer title — a registered sale deed is still needed. A properly drafted special POA lets your attorney sign that sale deed for you.
We draft POAs for property sales, rentals, bank and tax matters, and guide NRIs through execution abroad, legalisation and the steps after the document reaches India.
| Types | General (GPA) and special (SPA) |
|---|---|
| Signed abroad | Apostille or Indian consulate attestation |
| After arrival | Stamp duty adjudication, typically within 3 months |
| Property sale | Register the POA; title passes only by sale deed |
| Revocation | By deed of revocation, with notice to the attorney and third parties |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- NRIs selling or managing property in India
- Elderly owners delegating property matters
- Businesses authorising representatives
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- POA drafting
- Execution and legalisation checklist
- Registration guidance
- Revocation deed if needed
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
POA scoped to the acts needed.
Signed, notarised and apostilled or attested.
Adjudicated and registered in India.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
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