The legitimate agency in the Saudi regime

The legitimate agency in the Saudi regime

What are the powers of the legal agent? First, let us tell you that legitimate agency means the powers that a legitimate agent obtains according to the legitimate agency contract signed between him and the client. These powers include sales contracts, transactions, receiving and delivering sums of money, and others.

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 What are the powers of the legal agent?

The legitimate agency of the agent may grant him powers only as agreed upon and stipulated by the agency, whether in the field of buying, selling, withdrawing from the bank, acknowledgment, and other matters. Therefore, every action that the agent must take must be clearly defined in the agency contract.

Legitimate agency is an authorization granted to a person called an agent to carry out specific tasks on behalf of the person authorized to do so and known as the principal or manager by his orders. It is a contract between the principal and the agent, and its wording is specific, whether open or closed.

The most important powers of the legal agent

1. Acting on behalf of the representative person is when another person undertakes negotiations, signs documents or makes decisions on their behalf.
2. Acquiring property, ownership, or assets belonging to another person.
3. Commitment to obligations or duties imposed on the person receiving the agency.
4. The agent gets the authority to resolve disputes in which he is involved instead of the person represented.

Examples of the powers of the legal agent

•     Legal contracts include sales, purchases, leases, gifts, wills, assignments, and guarantees.
•     In addition, the powers of the legal representative in religious matters are characterized by the performance of expiations, zakat, vows, alms, and other financial matters related to worship.
•     The legal agent can also carry out judicial procedures such as filing complaints, lawsuits, and procedures for seeking reconsideration.
•     The legal representative may also be appointed in personal status cases such as divorce, khul’ cases, and others.

What are the duties of a legal agent?

What are the duties of a legal agent?

The legal agent performs a number of duties specified for him in accordance with the agency agreement and stipulated in the laws and instructions adopted in this regard.
 

The most prominent tasks of the legal representative are the following:

• In relation to the Agency, its obligations and procedures are applied in accordance with the designated instructions.
•  Save clients’ funds and inform them of agency developments and all legal actions being taken.
• A person must carry out all the tasks assigned to him accurately and without exceeding the instructions given to him by the person who assigned him.
• Requires that all domains acquired by a legitimate agent based on a specific agency be handed over to the manager or authorized person.
• The responsibility of a licensed attorney includes representing the client in all cases in accordance with the details and instructions mentioned in the power of attorney document.
• The accountant is responsible for examining the accounts of banks and banks and extracting details of the accounts and any task assigned to them.
• Supervisors of ownership sale and transfer operations ensure that they are carried out properly and fairly, whether they relate to real estate or cars, in addition to selling shares and shares and transferring them to the name of the person authorized by him.
• Among the many and varied tasks performed by the person authorized by the legitimate agency in different fields in accordance with the legitimate agency contract.
• What are the conditions for a legal agent?
• The period of legitimate agency in the Saudi system, as determined by the Ministry of Justice, is 5 years from the date of its issuance, unless it is specified by the client for a shorter period, or any incorrect reason occurs. The system has specified several conditions that must be met by the legal agent in order for them to produce their legal effects.

The legitimate agency in the Saudi regime

What are the conditions for a legal agent?

The period of legitimate agency in the Saudi system, as determined by the Ministry of Justice, is 5 years from the date of its issuance, unless it is specified by the client for a shorter period, or any incorrect reason occurs. The system has specified several conditions that must be met by the legal agent in order for them to produce their legal effects.

What are the conditions for a legal agent in the Saudi law?

• The person authorized by legal power of attorney must be capable, fully mature, and hold a valid official mandate and power of attorney.
• It is important that the Sharia agent adheres to the restrictions placed on his agency in accordance with Sharia provisions and established traditions.
• The agent must provide all information required for the agency and a detailed explanation of the agency’s subject matter.
• The conditions specified by the notary should be taken into consideration and all the notes mentioned should be verified.
• Both parties to the agency must pay close attention to all agency-related matters, such as mortgages, reservations, loan applications, and agency-related exemptions.
• The legal representative for the heirs must be in a sound state of mind, be adult, capable, and behave well, and be registered in the service of “issuing electronic power of attorney”.
• If a person is authorized as an official, guardian or agent, he or she must apply for the commission, mandate or agency document granted to him or her.
• If the agent wishes to delegate another person, the agency must include the phrase “and he has the right to delegate others”, as the delegation must be in accordance with the content of the agency.
• In the event that the agent stipulates his branches, spouse, or assets, he does not have the right to act in his favor or in the favor of his branches, partners, or spouse.
• If the customer is a legal person such as a commercial establishment or store, he must provide documents proving this personality, such as a commercial register or store license.
• If the agency originates outside the Kingdom, it must be subject to certification by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and must comply with legal and Sharia regulations.

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