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Legal guides about Mexico

Practical guides to Mexican law — property, inheritance, immigration, tax, employment and more — written in plain language and reviewed by our lawyers.

Guide to a Labor Lawsuit in Mexico: Conciliation and Courts After the 2019 Reform

Were you unfairly dismissed or not paid what you are owed? The 2019 labor reform changed the system: first mandatory conciliation, then a trial …

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What to Do If You Are Detained in Mexico: Your Rights as a Detained Person

If the police detain you in Mexico, you have rights guaranteed by the Constitution: to remain silent, to a lawyer, and to be brought …

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For foreigners

How to Form a Company in Mexico: S.A. de C.V., S. de R.L., and SAS

Opening a business in Mexico? We compare the most common company types under the General Law of Commercial Companies, walk through the incorporation process …

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How to File for Divorce in Mexico: No-Fault Divorce Step by Step

In Mexico you no longer have to prove grounds to get divorced: one spouse's wish is enough. We explain no-fault divorce, administrative divorce, and …

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For foreigners

RFC and Tax Obligations for Foreigners in Mexico

If you live, invest, or earn income in Mexico, you probably need an RFC. We explain what it is, when you must register, the …

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For foreigners

Temporary and Permanent Residency in Mexico: A Guide to the Immigration Process

Want to live in Mexico? We explain the difference between temporary and permanent residency under the Migration Law, the process that begins at the …

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For foreigners

Inheritance and Estates for Foreign Owners of Property in Mexico

If you are a foreigner and own property in Mexico, your real estate is governed by Mexican law. We explain the will, the difference …

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For foreigners

How to Buy Property in Mexico as a Foreigner: Bank Trust and the Restricted Zone

Foreigners can indeed buy a house or land in Mexico. On the coast and near the border it is done through a bank trust. …

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