FAQ…How to Purchase Property in Riviera Maya as a Foreigner

Posted by Mexlaw

Property that lies within 50 kilometers (31 miles) of the coastline or within 100 kilometers (62 miles) the borders of Mexico is in what is considered to be the Mexican Restricted Zone. In the past 30 years Mexican laws have changed and are more accommodating to foreigners, including citizens from the United States and all other countries, allowing them to buy, indirectly, the rights to hold and develop or make improvements, to occupy, sell or rent the property....

06 September

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Foreigners Doing Business in Mexico

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Since, Mexico is a part of The North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA, between Mexico, Canada and the United States there are many benefits to doing business in Mexico. NAFTA eliminates tariffs between the countries and has built in agreements and legal processes, with international rights for business investors. ...

03 September

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Who Will Inherit Your Property in Mexico?

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in Legal Services, Mexican Will, MexLaw

Many foreigners invest in real estate in Mexico to benefit from the high returns on investment that this market offers, to enjoy their leisure time here by owning vacation property, to retire, or a combination of all of the above. Ironically, few foreigners give any thought to what will occur to their property in the event of death. The purpose of this article is to provide some insights on how Mexican Law will deal with property owned by foreigners upon death and, hopefully, will provide foreigners with some suggestions on how to deal with this situation....

03 September

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Can I Cancel My TimeShare Contract in Mexico?

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in Legal Services, MexLaw, Real Estate

It is easy to be caught up in a sales pitch while you are dreaming of owning a place in Mexico. The sun, beach and of course all the free incentives the salesperson is offering is very alluring. They make it sound so simple to own a little piece of Mexico....

13 August

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Debunking Common Myths About Mexican Law and Legal Processes

Posted by MexLaw

in Legal Services, MexLaw

The legal landscape in any country can be challenging, and Mexico is no exception. Unfortunately, numerous myths and misconceptions about Mexican law and legal processes persist, often leading to confusion and unnecessary complications....