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Exiting a timeshare in Mexico: the law, Profeco, and your right to cancel

You signed a timeshare and changed your mind. You have five business days to cancel without penalty and get your money back. Here's how… July 12, 2026Read more → Real Estate Lawyer

Power of attorney for remote purchases: how to finalize without traveling to Mexico

You can finalize the purchase of your property in Mexico without ever leaving home. We'll explain it all, legally speaking… July 12, 2026Read more → Real Estate Lawyer

Advance payment, deposit and earnest money: what you get back if you change your mind about buying

In Mexico, there is no "general right to cancel" a purchase: if you back out, you breach the contract. How much do you get back… July 11, 2026Read more → Real Estate Lawyer

Ejido Land: The Red Flag That Costs Foreign Buyers Everything

A "cession of rights" instead of a deed is the warning sign that a Mexican beachfront lot is ejido land, which does not… July 11, 2026Read more → Real Estate Lawyer

Buying "regularized" ejido property: when it's safe and when it's not

«"Regularized" means two very different things, and confusing them is the main source of fraud. We'll tell you how to verify full ownership before… July 11, 2026Read more → Real Estate Lawyer

How to tell if a piece of land is communal or privately owned

A certificate from the National Registry of Lands (RAN) is not a deed, and minutes from a community meeting do not make a plot of land private. Learn how to cross the… July 11, 2026Read more → Real Estate Lawyer

Ejido land: a warning sign when buying property

If a plot of land is suspiciously cheap, there's usually one reason: it's communal land. We'll explain the warning signs and how to identify it… July 10, 2026Read more → Corporate Lawyer

VAT for businesses in Mexico: 2025 guide to the tax and its effects

Value Added Tax (VAT) is one of the most ubiquitous contributions in the Mexican tax system, impacting the vast majority… May 29, 2025Read more → Environmental Lawyer

Renewable energy in Quintana Roo: legal framework and guide for investing

Quintana Roo, a natural paradise and tourism powerhouse in Mexico, faces the dual challenge of meeting growing energy demand and preserving… May 29, 2025Read more → Trademark Lawyer

Intellectual property in the technology sector: how to protect innovation in Mexico

Technology investment in Mexico is booming, driving innovation and competitiveness across various sectors. From disruptive startups to… May 29, 2025Read more → Corporate Lawyer

Expanding your business in Quintana Roo: a legal guide to grow safely

Quintana Roo, with its vibrant tourism-driven economy and constant flow of investment, represents an ideal setting for businesses… May 29, 2025Read more → Corporate Lawyer

Income tax for companies in Mexico: 2025 guide to calculation and tax obligations

Income Tax (ISR) is one of the most significant and complex tax contributions for companies operating in… May 16, 2025Read more →