Powers of attorney, apostille and document legalisation for Azerbaijan
We draft the power of attorney for a specific task — company registration, residence permit filing, a property deal — so your local notary can certify it without rework and Azerbaijani authorities accept it. We also provide notarised translations and apostille for documents issued in Azerbaijan.
What's included
- Power of attorney text with the required powers in two languages
- Instructions for your notary and a list of countries where apostille is not needed
- Notarised translation of foreign documents into Azerbaijani
- Apostille on documents issued in Azerbaijan (diplomas, certificates, extracts)
- Consular legalisation for countries outside the Hague Convention
How it works
Task
We clarify the purpose and required powers.
1 dayText
We draft the bilingual text and notary instructions.
1–2 daysCertification abroad
You sign it before a notary and obtain an apostille (CIS countries under the Chisinau Convention: notarisation only).
1–5 daysReceipt in Baku
We receive the original by courier and make a notarised translation.
1–2 daysDocuments required
- Passport copy of the principal
- Description of the task: what the representative must do
- For apostille: original document issued in Azerbaijan
Checklist: documents for a residence permit and an LLC in Azerbaijan
A 2-page PDF: what to prepare before you travel, where an apostille is needed and where notarisation is enough, and the order of filing.
- Document list for LLC registration and for each residence permit ground
- Table: apostille vs notarisation — by country
- Document list and timelines for every step
- Common mistakes that get a file returned
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an apostille on a power of attorney from the EU or UK?
Yes. For Hague Convention countries (EU, UK, Turkey, US) an apostille is required; UAE documents need consular legalisation instead. Documents from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and other CIS countries need only notarisation and translation — the 2002 Chisinau Convention (which replaced the 1993 Minsk Convention) and the 1992 Russia–Azerbaijan treaty apply.
How long should the power of attorney be valid for?
One year is enough for company registration and account opening. For managing a company, 3 years is more convenient — the maximum term under Azerbaijani law.
Can I issue it at an Azerbaijani embassy?
Yes, Azerbaijani consulates certify powers of attorney; such a document needs neither apostille nor translation.
How long is a translation valid?
A notarised translation has no expiry, but authorities may require the source document (extract, certificate) to be no older than 3–6 months.
Verified 5 Nov 2026. Sources: taxes.gov.az, migration.gov.az, e-qanun.az.
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