Playa Zicatela at sunset, Puerto Escondido

Legal and administrative support

Buying well in Puerto Escondido depends as much on the paperwork as on the property. We coordinate, for our clients, the independent lawyers and notaries we have worked with for years, and follow every step with you, in your language.

  1. 01

    Mexican company formation

    Setting up an S.A. de C.V. or S. de R.L. de C.V. to buy, build or run a rental business, with its tax registration (RFC) and accounting.

  2. 02

    Legal due diligence

    Title and chain of ownership, liens and encumbrances, property tax and water bills up to date, land-use and construction permits, before you commit.

  3. 03

    Background checks

    Who the seller really is, the history of the land, any dispute or claim registered against the property or its owners.

  4. 04

    Communal and ejido land

    Analysis of bienes comunales and ejido land, what can be acquired, how, and with which risks, before any payment.

  5. 05

    Acta de posesión

    Issuance and review of the possession certificate with the communal authorities, and the steps to strengthen the title afterwards.

  6. 06

    Bank trust (fideicomiso)

    Opening the trust that allows foreign buyers to own property in the coastal zone, with the bank of your choice.

  7. 07

    Deed and closing

    Coordination with the notary, calculation of taxes and closing costs, signature in person or by power of attorney.

We are not a law firm: each service is carried out by a licensed lawyer or notary, at a fee quoted in advance. Our role is to choose the right professional, explain each step and make sure nothing is left pending.

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