We are a group of professionals committed to provide the foreign community legal and accounting advice and services in the Yucatan Peninsula. In our experience, a strong relationship between the firm and client is the best way to get results. We offer you quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Born and raised in Merida, Yucatan, Arhely graduated in 1998 with a law degree from the Autonomous University of Yucatan (UADY). She studied English at various institutes such as the Faculty of Education and Harmon Hall Mérida completing all levels. With a second title as instructor of English obtained from the Ministry of Education in Mexico in 2003. She obtained different certifications such as one from the University of Cambridge, England in 2004 and Teacher Training from Rogers Hall of Merida, Yucatan. She studied French in 2000 at Alianza Francesa for a year in Mérida, Yucatán. And started working as a translator of legal documents in 2004. She has worked on different translations for the Courts and for individuals and businesses.
She worked in The Seventh Agency of the Fiscal Office of Yucatan, The Legal Defense Department of Yucatan, Notary Public Offices in Merida Yucatan and Ballote and Associates Law Firm.
Among the legal courses taken are: The Legal and Tax Aspects of Americans with Business in Mexico, Commercial Notary Public and his Business Competitiveness, Inviolability of Private Communications, The New Family Law in the State of Yucatan, General Regulations and Rules applicable to New Law on the Prevention and Identification of Illegal Resources. (Anti-Money Laundering Law).
The combination of knowledge of Law and a second language has been a powerful tool for establishing a good communication with clients and help them solve their legal issues in Yucatan.
With broad experience in contracts, foreign investment strategies and purchases, Immigration procedures and business and corporate plans.
With more that ten years of experience helping foreigners to settle down in the Yucatan either to live, buy properties or start a business in the area, Arhely is the right attorney to assist you if planning on moving to Yucatan.
Areas of Practice: Foreign Investment, Legal Translation, Real Estate Law, Corporate Law and Immigration
Founded in 2000
50 people in their team
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.
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.
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
RESIDENTS
In accordance with Article 40 of the Law, the consular offices will process, authorize and issue the following types of visas:
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:
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
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
House Insurance
Car Insurance
