FAQ

Yes, by placing the property in a bank trust. (Fideicomiso)

Yes, by placing the property in a bank trust. (Fideicomiso)

Yes, laws passed in 1973 and 1993 have made it possible for foreigners, foreign firms, and Mexican firms with foreign participation to acquire interests in coastal real estate through a bank trust.

Yes, laws passed in 1973 and 1993 have made it possible for foreigners, foreign firms, and Mexican firms with foreign participation to acquire interests in coastal real estate through a bank trust.

Three parties. The seller of the property is the Trustor, the bank is the Trustee (Fiduciario), and the buyer is the Beneficiary (Fideicomisario.)

Three parties. The seller of the property is the Trustor, the bank is the Trustee (Fiduciario), and the buyer is the Beneficiary (Fideicomisario.)

Based on the current fees, the bank charges parties opening a Bank Trust the initial fee of approximately $500 USD for establishing the Trust plus they collect the first year's annual fee of about $500 depending on the bank.

Based on the current fees, the bank charges parties opening a Bank Trust the initial fee of approximately $500 USD for establishing the Trust plus they collect the first year's annual fee of about $500 depending on the bank.

Yes. The bank charges an annual fee to cover its services as a Trustee. This fee is usually between $450 and $600 USD.

Yes. The bank charges an annual fee to cover its services as a Trustee. This fee is usually between $450 and $600 USD.

Title of the property is transferred to a trust with a Mexican bank acting as Trustee. The Trust Agreement is formalized by the issuance of a permit from the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The property buyer is designated as Beneficiary in the Trust and the beneficiary rights are recorded in the public record by a Notary Public.

Title of the property is transferred to a trust with a Mexican bank acting as Trustee. The Trust Agreement is formalized by the issuance of a permit from the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The property buyer is designated as Beneficiary in the Trust and the beneficiary rights are recorded in the public record by a Notary Public.

The Trust is a legal substitute for fee simple ownership, but in many cases, the Trustee is the legal holder of the property. As Beneficiary, you have the right to sell your property without restriction. You may also transfer your rights to a third party or pass it on to named heirs.

The Trust is a legal substitute for fee simple ownership, but in many cases, the Trustee is the legal holder of the property. As Beneficiary, you have the right to sell your property without restriction. You may also transfer your rights to a third party or pass it on to named heirs.