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The purchase of property in Mexico is safer than ever. In the last twenty years, real estate in Mexico — and even more notably in Baja, has absolutely flourished, becoming an intelligent and lucrative investment strategy. Third Party Escrow, as well as comprehensive title searches are now the industry standard.

Furthermore, investors can trust that their ventures are secure and protected by established regulations regarding foreign nationals owning land in Mexico. These regulations not only protect the ownership rights of the Purchaser, but also promote real estate sales to foreign investors. The crux of purchasing in Mexico is the perpetually renewable property trust, known as a “Fideicomiso.” The trust has a 50 year term, and can be renewed indefinitely, allowing long-term control of the asset, or to will the property from generation to generation.

Within the trust document, the Purchaser must name a Beneficiary or foreign Owner of the property. The purchaser can be identified as an individual, or multiple partners. The Trustee (the Mexican bank) will be under instruction from whomever is named as the Beneficiary.

Note: You may name a U.S. corporation as the Beneficiary of the trust — this is entirely legal.

Remember:

  • If you sell shares in an associated U.S. corporation, you create a real estate transaction in Mexico and as such, all Mexican capital gain taxes apply.*
  • You may only own a property in a Mexican corporation if the property is used in conjunction with development or investment purposes.
  • You cannot own property through a Mexican corporation in order to bypass the trust process.


It is illegal for a foreign national to own property through a Mexican corporation in a residential capacity. Contact us for information.