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Sales Contracts: What Should Be Included to Protect the Investor?
The sales contract represents your most critical protection in Mexican real estate transactions, yet standard agreements often contain da...

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Mar 26, 20255 min read


Navigating Coastal Property Transactions in Mexico: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis for Expats
Mexico's magnificent coastline represents one of the world's most desirable investment destinations, but it also operates...

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Mar 26, 20255 min read


Strategies to Avoid Fraud in Real Estate Transactions
Mexico's real estate market has experienced an unfortunate rise in sophisticated fraud schemes targeting foreign investors...

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Mar 26, 20254 min read


How to Perform an Effective Real Estate Due Diligence
Due diligence represents the most critical phase of any Mexican real estate investment, yet it is frequently conducted insufficiently or...

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Mar 26, 20254 min read


Legal Aspects in the Acquisition of Land in Mexico
Land acquisition in Mexico presents unique legal complexities that can significantly impact investment security and development potential...

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Mar 26, 20254 min read


Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Property in Tourist Areas
Mexico's premier tourist destinations offer exceptional investment opportunities, but they also present unique legal challenges not found...

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Mar 26, 20254 min read


Keys to Structuring Trusts for Foreigners
The Mexican bank trust (fideicomiso) represents both an essential legal requirement and a powerful asset protection tool for foreigners...

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Mar 26, 20254 min read


Legal Challenges in Real Estate Transactions in the Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya's explosive growth has transformed this coastal paradise into one of Mexico's most sought-after investment destinatio...

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Mar 26, 20254 min read


Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors in Mexico
Mexico's favorable tax landscape offers significant advantages for foreign investors who understand how to navigate the system effective...

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Mar 26, 20253 min read


How to Buy a Property in Cancun as a Foreigner
Cancun's pristine beaches and robust tourism economy continue to attract foreign investors seeking vacat... properties and rental income opp

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Mar 26, 20253 min read


Establishing a business in Mexico
By Enrique Benet Gregg Although incorporating a corporation/company to establish and carry out commercial operations in Mexico is not...

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Mar 11, 20257 min read


Dispute Resolution in Mexico, Civil and Business Litigation
By Enrique Benet Gregg Jurisdiction In general, but not only, but the following factors also influence jurisdictional scope: Subject matter: civil or business-related. Territory: based on the state. As a rule, the court with jurisdiction is the court of the defendant's residence or place of abode. Amount in dispute: the law specifies which amounts may be heard by a certain court. Parties may typically choose the court's jurisdiction and/or consent to the court's jurisdiction.

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Mar 11, 20257 min read


Scheinbaum and Trump: Legal Considerations for Business Regulations and Investment in Mexico
Introduction Early 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Mexico’s political and economic landscape. With President Claudia Scheinbaum at the...

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Mar 11, 202510 min read


Navigating NOM-247-SE-2021: A Comprehensive Guide for Foreign Investors in Mexico’s Real Estate Market
Mexico’s real estate market has become a prime destination for foreign investors and expatriates, offering lucrative opportunities fueled...

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Mar 11, 20255 min read


Leveraging Tax Treaties for Real Estate Investment in Mexico
Mexico’s economic environment is dynamic and welcoming to foreign investment. As the second-largest economy in Latin America, Mexico offers

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Feb 20, 202525 min read


Navigating Coastal Property Transactions in Mexico: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis for Expats
acquiring property within the restricted 50 km zone presents unique legal challenges that require expert navigation. In today’s rapidly evol

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Feb 20, 20256 min read


Ex Notitia Contractus: The Evolution of Notification in Contracts from Roman Law to the Modern Mexican Legal Framework
Introductio (Introduction) The acta notitiæ (act of notification) in contractual relationships has been a crucial point of legal debate since antiquity. The fundamental question remains: quando efficax sit notitia contractus—is a notification deemed effective ex nunc (from the moment it is sent) or ex tunc (from the moment it is received)? From ius Romanum (Roman law) to contemporary Mexican law , the interpretation of contractual notifications has evolved alongside the nece

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Jan 30, 20254 min read


The Challenges Expats Face in Mexico and How IBG Legal Can Help
Moving to Mexico doesn’t have to be stressful—IBG Legal is here to simplify every step.

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Jan 22, 20253 min read
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