Congratulations! You have decided to purchase a new property in Mexico, and you have seen quite a few advertisements regarding presale properties. ...
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North Americans are familiar with the concept of Escrow Accounts. The buyer deposits the funds with an Escrow Agent who will disburse them only according to the instructions agreed upon between the buyer and the seller. ...
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Are you interested in becoming a partner in a Mexican business or creating your own corporation? It’s important you understand some of the rules and requirements for foreigners investing in Mexico....
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Breach of contract in construction work can occur in Mexico and the most common occurrence is when the contractor does not finish the work as per the contract specifications. ...
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Congratulations! You’ve decided to make an investment in Mexico and you’re being asked to transfer money into the personal bank account of your realtor, lawyer, or developer. While this is a common occurrence during large financial transactions in Mexico, it is definitely not the secure way....
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Mexico is not only a popular tourist destination but also a smart investment for foreigners looking for impressive returns on investments in real estate, opening a business, or opening a branch of an existing business. ...
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Real estate in Mexico’s tourist areas is a popular investment option for foreigners. Demand for investment properties has been met with a significant increase in new development. However, there are several risks to consider when investing in a property that is still under construction....
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Recently, one of our lawyers, Senior Litigation Attorney and Head of our Latin American litigation team, Silvana Sanchez, had the privilege of testifying as a legal expert on Mexican standards before the High Court of Justice of the UK. ...
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Los Cabos is a very attractive proposition in many ways. Not only is it an ideal destination for regular vacationers, with beautiful beach, sea and desert landscapes, but it is also a retirement haven for US and Canadian citizens, offering a diverse range of excellent options. The most essential spots in the area are Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, which are joined by a 20 mile stretch of road that runs along an area known as the “tourist corridor”. Living in Cabo implies tremendous savings for retirees on fixed income to sustain a comfortable way of living,...
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When doing business in Mexico you may need to set up a Mexican corporation, and Mexlaw’s team of expert lawyers can lead you through the necessary steps. Mexlaw will show which documents you will have to provide and how to how to fill in the necessary forms. First, you will be required to complete the form in which you will provide your company’s information (the Foreign Legal entity Shareholder): names, shareholders, type of business, etc. In that form you will be asked to attach certain documents; note that MexLaw uses high security decryption to guarantee that your data is secure. We...
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