Citizenship by Naturalization for Foreigners Choosing to Live in Mexico

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In the past people vacationed in Mexico, or stayed only for the winter, but the retirement population has changed in recent years. Many visitors realize a lower cost of living, safe communities, and a better quality of life and decide to live in Mexico permanently with no desire of keeping a residence in their country of origin. Pensioners find it more affordable to live, invest and retire in Mexico, leaving the question, why go back to the US or Canada? If you have come to this realization, we can help you make living in Mexico full time a reality, contact...

24 October

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Temporary Import of a Foreign Plated Vehicle in Mexico

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There are few important things you need to understand if you are driving your vehicle into Mexico and plan to stay awhile. A foreign plated car in Mexico will require a temporary import permit. The permit will be valid for 180 days (the same as your tourist visa) If you are arriving in Mexico on a Temporary Resident Visa your car's permit will be as valid as long as your Temporary Resident Visa is valid. Your vehicle will be credited with an official document issued by Immigration. Once you enter Mexico you will pay a processing fee, approximately $44 USD, if...

19 October

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Familiar Emergency Number in Mexico, As 9-1-1 Comes into Effect

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North American expats are familiar with calling 9-1-1 for emergencies; now it is easy to access emergency services in many states of Mexico, including Quintana Roo. According to The Federal Telecommunications Institute IFT, 16 states across Mexico will migrate all emergency phone numbers over to 9-1-1, on October 3, 2016. It is expected the remaining states of Mexico will begin the migration over to 9-1-1 in January 2017 and scheduled to be fully migrated by June 2017. The first states to migrate to 9-1-1 are Quintana Roo, Baja California, Coahuila, Colima, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Durango, Guanajuato, Morelos, Nayarit, Nuevo León, Oaxaca, Sonora,...

05 October

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Expats and Capital Gains Tax on Mexican Real Estate

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Who is Considered a Taxable Resident? When we talk about taxes in Mexico, it is important to know if you fall under the category “Taxable Resident,” According to the Mexican Tax Code a foreigner is considered a Mexican Tax resident if: You have established a place of residence in Mexico; If you also own a home in Mexico and another country, you will be considered a tax resident of Mexico if your center of vital interests are in Mexico; or more than 50 percent of your total income is derived from Mexican sources; and your primary professional activities are carried out in...

Citizenship by Naturalization for Foreigners Choosing to Live in Mexico

Temporary Import of a Foreign Plated Vehicle in Mexico

Top 10 Questions Foreigners Ask About Buying Mexican Real Estate

Familiar Emergency Number in Mexico, As 9-1-1 Comes into Effect

Expats and Capital Gains Tax on Mexican Real Estate