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Property Tax in Mexico

Created by Admin
on 1/12/2012 6:43:00 AM

Jan12In Mexico, the property taxes that have to be paid on a yearly basis are called predial. As compared to other parts of North America, property taxes in Mexico are low. The amount due varies significantly depending on the area where the property is lo...

How to Become a Mexican Citizen

Created by Admin
on 12/21/2011 7:13:00 AM

Dec21The process of obtaining Mexican citizenship is time consuming, and in some situations, hiring an immigration lawyer might be particularly useful. Before engaging in the process, there is one fundamental issue that needs to be addressed: dual citizen...

How to import your vehicle into Mexico

Created by bajapack
on 12/14/2011 6:03:00 AM

Dec14Those who drive their vehicles within the border zone (roughly 12.50 miles/20 km. south of the border) will not have to worry about importation requirements. Similarly, people who reside or travel in the Free Trade Zone, which is all of Baja Californ...

Foreign Property Ownership in Baja

Created by Admin
on 12/8/2011 10:34:00 AM

Dec08The legal acquisition of Real Estate in Mexico through the Bank Trust system has been enjoyed by many thousands of non-Mexican individuals and corporations as a result of the Foreign Investment Law decreed by President Luis Echeverría in 1971 and cod...

How to register a trademark in Mexico

Created by Admin
on 12/8/2011 10:28:00 AM

Dec08In Mexico, the institution that handles trademark-related issues is most frequently called the Mexican Patent and Trademark Office (MPTP). Occasionally, it bears the name of Mexican Institute of Industrial Property or Industrial Property Office. MPTP...

Posada El Rey Sol in Ensenada

Created by Admin
on 11/24/2011 5:58:00 AM

Nov24In the city of Ensenada , there are numerous hotels and guesthouses, but Posada El Rey Sol stands out as one of the best accommodation options. The architecture of this boutique hotel is reminiscent of the colonial times, and each of the 52 rooms is ...

The Commemoration of the Mexican Revolution

Created by Admin
on 11/16/2011 9:49:00 AM

Nov16The Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) was one of the most turbulent uprisings of the 20th century, and it brought to an end the 31-year domination of Porfirio Diaz. The causes of the revolution are rooted deep in the society that Diaz created during his...

Building in Baja - a step by step

Created by Admin
on 11/6/2011 6:11:00 AM

Nov06First step is to meet with your builder and solidify your dream house, how many bedrooms and baths you need, if you will be year-round residents, winter residents, or if the house is primarily a rental. This plays an important part in the constructio...

Purchase Real Estate Safely

Created by Admin
on 11/6/2011 6:07:00 AM

Nov06Purchasing real estate in Mexico is a lot like buying it in the US or Canada – you find a property you like, enlist the help of some professionals, do your due diligence, arrange financing, sign some paperwork, and enjoy your new property.

Transporting a Deceased Love One

Created by Admin
on 11/6/2011 6:05:00 AM

Nov06Whether you are just visiting on vacation, a seasonal “snow bird” or an expatriate who has made Baja your permanent home, there are things to know, and be prepared for, in the event a loved one passes away while in Baja. No one likes to think about i...

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