The Comprobantes Fiscal Digital by Internet, or CFDI

The Comprobantes Fiscal Digital by Internet, or CFDI, is an electronic invoice format mandated in Mexico and used in certain Latin American countries. It serves as a digital tax receipt that provides all the details of a business transaction: the goods or services provided, their costs, and calculated taxes. As...

Where Are All the People?

It is estimated that there are 1.6 million US citizens living in Mexico. Mexico is the top foreign destination for US citizens who are deciding to live abroad. Who opts for seaside living?  Many expats choose Puerto Vallarta, Bucerias, and La Cruz inside the Bay of Banderas. Others choose Punta...

Americans and Other Expats Buying Property in Mexico

Americans can buy property in Mexico, but there are restrictions in certain areas. Mexico welcomes foreign investment. It offers a varied selection of real estate to buy or rent. There are currently no restrictions on foreigners owning property in Mexico. However, restrictions exist on where you can buy property...

Questions About Buying Property in Mexico

Costs, Taxes, Closing: We hope to provide you clear answers to frequently asked questions Preconstruction Purchases If you are buying property from a developer, keep in mind that as the seller, he must issue you a factura (invoice) stating your purchase price. Save this invoice data on a USB in...

Establishing Permanent and Fiscal Residency

To establish permanent residency in Mexico, we refer to the immigration requirements first: Residency You first apply at the nearest consulate in your location. You prove you have enough income to take care of yourself or you have purchased a property worth a certain amount of money. Once you have satisfied...

Categories of Mexico Immigration for Residents

As real estate agents, we receive these requests with questions on immigration. We are not experts in immigration or fiscal residency.  We should provide basic information and then direct clients to professionals in immigration and accountants who can help with registration into the SAT system to be recognized as fiscal...

US Election: What It Means for Vallarta’s Real Estate Market

by Charles MaderDonald Trump won re-election to the US Presidency in November of 2024. He received 77M votes or 49.8% to Kamala Harris' 75M votes or 48.33% of the electorate. Third party candidates received 1.87%. Neither candidate received more than 50% of the vote, and America remains a divided...

Principles of Real Estate in North America

From a perspective of what is best for the Buyer and The Seller: The US, Canada, and Mexico all have different federal, and state laws. Real Estate is very much influenced by the laws and customs of the state where the property exists. All countries have a method of selling...

No Major Changes Expected in Vallarta Real Estate Sales

"Cooperation, interconnection, and integration of the American, Mexican, and Canadian economies is fundamental to our shared success." The Busch Institute. With this year's changes of government and leaders in Mexico and the USA, we face adjustments to our lives and businesses. North America's strength and position in the world are...

Preconstruction Projects in the Bay of Banderas

For close to ten years or more, a major part of our inventory to sell has been preconstruction. This construction has been in Jalisco, mainly in the city of Puerto Vallarta. In Nayarit there are preconstruction condo projects stretching from Nuevo Vallarta (now recognized as Nayarit) going up the coast...

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