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Purchasing a property in Mexico
What is a Fideicomiso?
In the ‘restricted zone’ of Mexico (100 kilometers from the border and 50 kilometers from the coast) a foreigner may purchase real estate only by means of a Fideicomiso, commonly called a Trust. The Fideicomiso is a 50-year, renewable bank trust granting a foreign Buyer the right to use, enjoy, improve, rent, sell or otherwise enjoy the property. The foreign Buyer is called the Beneficiary of the Trust. As the beneficiary, you retain all ownership rights and responsibilities to the property and have the right to sell, lease, improve, mortgage or will the property to your heirs. Essentially, the beneficiary of the property enjoys all the rights he would if ownership were fee-simple. The parties involved with a Fideicomiso are: The Trustee, (The Fiduciario, Bank or Trustee), the Purchaser (The Fideicomisario or Beneficiary) and the Seller (the Fideicomiente).
Can I renew my Fideicomiso when it expires?
Currently a Fideicomiso is issued in 50-yr increments which can automatically be extended by an additional 50 years at the end of that term.