Power of Attorney for Import and Export Operations

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Yes, completely. The power of attorney granted through a certified notary has full legal validity to act before the Tax Agency, file customs declarations (SAD), process tariff and import VAT payments, and perform any procedure associated with import and export operations.

The document is recognized by all Spanish customs offices, State Ports, AENA, and any competent authority in foreign trade matters.

Yes, you can grant the power to both individuals and legal entities (companies). It is very common for importing or exporting companies to grant notarial powers of attorney to their customs agents, logistics operators, or freight forwarding companies to manage all operations on their behalf.

You only need to provide the company's tax ID and the details of the legal representative who will act on behalf of the authorized company.

Absolutely. The power is drafted completely tailored to your needs. You can establish limitations by:

• Specific origin or destination countries
• Types of merchandise or specific tariff codes
• Specific customs offices where the attorney can act
• Determined time duration
• Specific operations (import only, export only, or both)
• Economic limits per operation

This customization allows you to maintain total control over the scope of powers granted.

Yes, if you specify it in the power. You can expressly include powers for the attorney-in-fact to manage:

• Phytosanitary and health certificates
• Prior import licenses
• Certificates of origin (EUR1, FORM A, etc.)
• Authorizations for chemical or regulated products
• Veterinary documents (CEXGAN)
• CITES permits for protected species
• Any other technical document required by regulations

The notary will advise you on what specific powers to include according to your commercial activity.

The complete process is usually completed in 24-48 business hours. The typical timeline is:

• Application and document submission: immediate
• Review and draft preparation: 2-4 hours
• Signature through notarial videoconference: 15 minutes
• Issuance of sealed document: 24 hours
• Legalization or Apostille (if required): 24-48 additional hours

In urgent cases, we can expedite the process so you have the power available on the same day as the signature.

No, the process is 100% online. Everything is managed remotely:

• Document submission: by email or secure platform
• Draft review: by email
• Power signature: through notarial videoconference with digital certificate
• Document reception: by email (PDF) or certified mail (original)

You can process your power from anywhere in Spain or abroad without needing to go to the notary office in person.

The basic documentation required is:

• Valid ID, NIE, or passport of the grantor (person granting the power)
• Complete details of the attorney-in-fact: name, tax ID, and address
• Digital certificate or electronic ID for digital signature
• Description of the powers you wish to grant
• If you are a company: articles of incorporation and powers of the legal representative

Optionally, you can provide information about countries involved, type of merchandise, specific customs offices, or any detail you want to include in the power.

If you revoke the power, the attorney-in-fact immediately loses all granted powers from the moment of formal revocation. However, it is important to note:

• The revocation must be formally notified to the attorney-in-fact
• You must communicate the revocation to customs, Tax Agency, and entities where the power was presented
• Operations already initiated by the attorney-in-fact before revocation remain valid
• It is recommended to also do the revocation through a notarial certificate for greater legal security

We advise you on the correct revocation procedure according to your specific situation.

It depends on the country where you will use the power:

• For use in Spain: no apostille or legalization required
• For Hague Convention countries: requires Hague Apostille
• For countries outside the convention: requires diplomatic legalization

If you need to use the power before authorities in other countries (for example, representation before foreign customs), we manage the corresponding Apostille or legalization as part of the service.

Yes, the power can include broad powers covering:

• Signing international sale and purchase contracts
• Contracting transport and merchandise insurance
• Signing Bills of Lading
• Contracting logistics and transport services
• Negotiating commercial terms (Incoterms)
• Representation before international operators

You can configure a broad power that covers all aspects of foreign trade or limit it only to customs procedures, according to your needs.