Canadians Retiring in Mexico 6 Months at a Time

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So you want to live in Mexico, but you are not quite willing to give up the comforts of home? Although most Mexican real estate developments are much more luxurious than what we are familiar with back home, such as infinity pools and ocean views, still some Canadians living in Mexico are only spending half their time in Mexico and half in their home country. There are some benefits to this lifestyle, including maintaining your home country’s residency and health care. You may enjoy your summers in your home country and then escape the cold, rainy winters by heading to Mexico,...

08 March

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Canadians Buying Real Estate In Mexico Urged To Use A Trusted Mexican Law Firm

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Canadians buying property in Mexico are advised to hire a law firm in Mexico to represent them and protect their investment. There are many attorneys in Mexico, but MexLaw is the only Mexican based real estate law firm that is owned and operated by licensed Canadian and American Lawyers that have partnered with Mexican lawyers. You will have the best of both worlds on your team. Being a law firm in Mexico you will benefit from their business contacts such as health and home insurance providers, accountants, real estate agents and developers, almost everything from decorators to landscapers. Some foreigners wish to...

08 March

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Mexican Immigration For Canadians Living, Retiring Or Working In Mexico

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So, you are thinking about moving to Mexico, it is possible for Canadians to live in Mexico permanently. Many Canadians are living, retiring, and even working in Mexico. Although the Mexican Immigration laws can be daunting, MexLaw can help to gain the visa you require to stay in Mexico. Mexican Immigration laws require Canadians who are thinking about retiring in Mexico, prove they can support themselves for the duration of their stay, whether that be from a retirement pension, investments, owning a business or owning property here in Mexico. Canadians relocating to Mexico may apply for a Temporary Resident Visa or...

08 March

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Things You Need To Know About Mexican Law, An Overview For Canadians Visiting Or Living In Mexico

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Being arrested is a terrifying event, never mind being arrested in a foreign country. With different laws, in a different language and a different country, you are at your most vulnerable, you will need a lawyer in Mexico. MexLaw can assist you with your legal defense and ensure your human rights are protected. MexLaw is a professional English and Spanish speaking, law firm in Mexico, assisting with processing disputes, mediation, defense in criminal matters or defense of victims in a criminal proceeding. If you break the law in Mexico, you will be expected to abide by Mexican law and their judicial...

18 November

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[vc_row triangle_shape="no" css=".vc_custom_1447863467772{padding-bottom: 70px !important;}"][vc_column][mkd_accordion style="accordion"][mkd_accordion_tab title="Can foreigners buy real estate in Mexico?" title_tag="h4" title_padding="13" content_padding="11px 15px 20px 15px"][vc_column_text] Yes, a person of any nationality can legally buy real estate in Mexico. However, to purchase property within the restricted zone, (50 kilometers or 31 miles from the shoreline) foreigners are required to purchase property through a bank trust (fideicomiso) or by establishing a Mexican corporation. [/vc_column_text][/mkd_accordion_tab][mkd_accordion_tab title="What is the restricted zone in Mexico?" title_tag="h4" title_padding="13" content_padding="11px 15px 20px 15px"][vc_column_text] The restricted zone is property within 50 km or 31 miles of Mexico’s coast, or within 100 km or 62 miles of Mexico’s borders. [/vc_column_text][/mkd_accordion_tab][mkd_accordion_tab...