YUCATAN ATTORNEYS

REAL ESTATE LAW

Foreign Investment in Mexico has increased in the few past years, since individuals looking for a place to retire to people wanting to establish a business. All of them have chosen Mexico, and in particular Yucatan.

Foreigners are able to legally buy real estate anywhere in Mexico. In case you, as a foreigner, want to buy in an area called as “restricted zone”, which is 50 kilometers from the coast and 100 km from the borders a Trust Bank or a Mexican corporation will be required for the acquisition. Anywhere else in Mexico is considered “out of the restricted zone” and you are able to buy under your own name without having to use any of the legal vehicles mentioned above.

The laws in Mexico are unique and can be complex; therefore we provide legal advice in the process of purchasing or selling real estate to nationals and foreigners.

Foreigners, who buy real estate in Mexico, have the full protection of the Mexican law. We know how important this real estate transaction is for you. It might be the most important transaction of your life.

We help you accomplish the acquisition of a home or piece of land for your retirement or for a business. If you cannot attend to the closing, it is not an issue; we can represent you in this important act.

Our legal advice includes preparation of purchase agreements, title searches, and all other important documents and tasks to nullify the potential risks involved in real estate transactions.  Our clients are from individuals purchasing their first homes to corporations transferring large parcels of real estate. Our Firm’s experience and dedication are at your service. We offer you personalized attention, unsurpassed customer service, a friendly and inviting atmosphere, honesty, dedication and the most important results. Our Firm attends to the details of every legal matter and our thorough knowledge of the Mexican real estate law enables us to anticipate obstacles and thus avoid conflicts.

Property Title Search and Due Diligence

These two processes are very important to be taken to assure our clients they are purchasing a property with a clear title. Prior you purchase any property, is very important to make an extensive search in the public records to determinate if the property you are willing to buy has no liens or any other defects that will be a further problem for you. We search the legal source of the property at the Public Land Recording Office (Title search), check that all utilities and taxes are already paid, check on the plot plans of the property, and search for elements to provide certainty to your acquisition (Due diligences).

Closing

We protect your investment and yourself preparing and reviewing all the closing documents and other matters necessary to secure a successful transaction.

CORPORATE LAW

In Mexico, one person cannot own a corporation. A Mexican corporation requires at least two shareholders, a Mexican citizen as a shareholder of your company is not needed, as many people think. It is possible for foreigners to own 100% of a Mexican Corporation!

We offer of full-range of corporate law services including setting up corporations, partnerships, non-profit and charitable organizations, registration of minutes and minute book maintenance, annual and extraordinary meetings, granting of powers of attorney, government filings and permits, as well as any other administrative assistance needed to maintain a Mexican corporation in good standing.

Corporations in Mexico, must follow certain legal requirements. We advise you in the process of creating your corporation, from the very beginning - getting the permit for the name of your choice to getting it duly registered in the Commerce Recording Office and Foreign Investment Recording and keep it current during its life term. We can assist you in the whole process, labor contracts, trademarks, accounting , assemblies. We are the FIRM who will protect you and guide you in Yucatan.

IMMIGRATION LAW

Our firm will guide you through the immigration processes. We can help you explore the options based on your needs. We assist you to obtain your temporary or permanent visa, as well as to become Mexican citizen. We represent businesses, as well as individuals and families.

The firm also provides legal advice to corporate clients to meet immigration requirements and regulations to hire foreign workers. Let our experience and knowledge work for you!

TYPES OF VISAS IN MEXICO:

VISITORS

1. Visitor with authorization to perform lucrative activities;
2. Visitor without authorization to perform lucrative activities;
3. Regional Visitor;
4. Cross-border worker visitor;
5. Visitor for humanitarian reasons;
6. Visitor with purposes of adoption.

RESIDENTS

1. Temporary Resident;
2. Temporary Resident Student;
3. Permanent Resident.

In accordance with Article 40 of the Law, the consular offices will process, authorize and issue the following types of visas:

1. Visitor without authorization to perform lucrative activities;
2. Visitor with purposes of adoption;
3. Temporary Resident;
4. Temporary Resident Student, and
5. Permanent Resident.

In accordance with Article 41 of the Law, the consular offices will issue the following types of visas, which must be requested at the Immigration Department in Mexico and approved by this:

1. Visitor without authorization to perform lucrative activities; when it is requested for humanitarian reasons, in accordance with the provisions set forth in the law.
2. Visitor with permission to perform lucrative activities, when it is requested by offer of employment.
3. Temporary Resident Visa, when it is requested by offer of employment or family unit.
4. Visa for permanent residence, when it is requested by points system, or family unit or by derivation of the recognition of refugee status.

LITIGATION & MEDIATION

Some situations require legal procedures to protect your interests or demand some agreements that could be broken for third parties. Our legal Firm offers assistance and advice on litigation and mediation services in all major areas of practice. Please feel free to contact us for more information and advice about what would be the best action to be taken.

An improperly executed agreement is the biggest cause of litigation and/or loss of investment in Mexico. The best advice we give our clients it to make sure their agreement takes into consideration the legal aspects of the business at hand. Too many times foreigners sign agreements in Spanish without  fully understand the legal implications of what they are signing. When this happens, the outcome of the agreements is often not favorable to the client. Our bilingual team will ensure you totally understand what you are entering to.

We recommend that any time you sign an agreement in a foreign country you understand the intent of the agreement as well as the legal ramifications of the entire agreement.

Mediation may be the best way to solve a dispute. Compared to a lawsuit, mediation is quick, private, fair and less expensive. And, if your dispute is with someone that you will need (or want) to deal with in the future - such as an employer, landlord, neighbor, or partner - mediation will help you resolve your disagreement without destroying your relationship

INSURANCE

As an integral law firm we are aware about the needs of our clients, because we protect you, and your business. Foresight and planning are always welcome in any aspect of our life and that is why an insurance is always helpful in situations like accidents, illness, natural disasters etc.
We have alliances with different Insurance Companies and the staff will assist you in English:
These are some of the Insurances you can find:

Medical Insurance

• Local or worldwide coverage
• Dental payment and reimbursement options
• Dental insurance (basic and advanced options)
• The best options and hospitals available

House Insurance

• Fire
• Hurricane (Including beachfront properties)
• Liability (including accidents to your Mexican employees)
• Glass breakage

Car Insurance

• For Mexican cars
• Cars with US and Canadian licensed plates
• Broad, limited and liability options.