We have assembled our favourite links, tools and trip recommendations for you before you begin your journey in and around Mexico. Beyond the obvious (know your route and get your maps in order, update the GPS, etc.), here are a few things you may not have considered. (more…)

We can assist you in the legal and government procedures to form a corporation in Mexico. Below is a guide to what information is required and how the procedures work as well as approximate costs and processing times. (more…)

Real Estate & Finance

The Apostille, making a document legal for use in Mexico

By Linda Neil

In Mexico, the ONLY authority permitted to draft a deed transferring real property or an interest in real property (such as the fideicomiso) is the Mexican Notary Public. This person is different from a notary public in the United States where a simple exam, a bond, and a rubber stamp can make a notary public out of most people. Nor is it similar to Canada’s Notary Public who must meet a few more stringent requirements to qualify. Not so many, however as the Mexican Notary. (more…)

Important notes:

• Typically ALL closing costs are paid by the buyer, each operation differs in terms of the costs, but it can be a considerable amount and should always be investigated before closing
• ALL paperwork (the deed, lien search, etc.) should be reviewed by a notary and a lawyer before laying down any money (more…)

Foreign ownership of Mexican property is now secure. In recent years, the laws regarding property ownership in Mexico have changed dramatically for non-Mexican citizens. The advent of NAFTA, improved world-wide technology and sweeping changes in Mexican politics have made purchasing property in Mexico a much easier and more secure process, especially for residents of Canada and the United States. (more…)