Article 27 of the Mexican constitution states that any foreigner buying residential property in the restricted zone may not acquire the real property outright but must acquire the rights in the property in the name of a Mexican financial institution in a document known as a fideicomiso, a trust.
Under the Foreign Investment Law of 1994, any company established in Mexico; is considered as Mexican even if all its shareholders are foreigners. This applies to corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships.
Many people think that by establishing the Mexican company, a Mexican bank trust (fideicomiso) can be avoided. It can be, but it is important to consider other aspects before making a final decision as to how to title your Mexican property.
The Mexican corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, should be established if the primary objective is business; whether it is to open and run a business, to hold properties for rental, or to achieve another type of money making goal.
The fiscal responsibility for the Mexican company involves filing monthly and annual tax declarations. Also an annual report must be filed with the Secretary of the Economy if any foreigners are shareholders or partners in the company.
The benefits: the administrator of the company may be able to obtain permission from the Immigration Department to work in the business activities of the company
The negatives: the Mexican company will cost $2,000. to $3,000. USD to establish and to register in the public records.. Any properties which will be held by the company require a permit from the foreign relations department and the acquisition must be necessary to the operation of the company.
Once established, the cost to maintain the company can be $100. USD, or more, per month to pay an accountant for handling the books and filing the declarations. There will also be additional charges for the annual declaration before tax authorities and before the Secretary of the Economy.
If the business activities and projected income will support this type of expense then a Mexican company makes ทาวน์เฮ้าส์มือสอง sense.
If however, the goal is to acquire and enjoy a vacation or retirement home, renting it occasionally when the owner is not using it, it may be far simpler to place the property title in trust (fideicomiso).
If the property being purchased is for personal use, if it is residential property, then it MUST by law, be held in the Mexican bank trust (the fideicomiso). Not only will it be less expensive in the long run but also it may also be simpler to sell should the owner wish to do so. Bank fees range from 350. to 550.USD per year, far less than the operations and maintenance expenses of a Mexican company. Should you choose to rent your property when you are not using it, this too is permitted and can be simpler than the mandatory monthly declaration required for the Mexican company.
Mexico is an incredible land and rich in many aspects. Knowing which way to hold property will keep life simpler!
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