Entering Mexico with an expired FM3 and the process of canceling an FM3

In the beginning of 2011 I wrote an article on another blog about what to do with an FM3 if you are not interested in renewing it. Here is the text of that article: I recently received a question about Read More

Same-sex Marriages in Quintana Roo Now a Reality

gay and lesbian marriage Yesterday, Quintana Roo, the state in Mexico where Cancun, Tulum and Playa del Carmen are located, celebrated its first, and second, same-sex marriage. This will open up a bold new opportunity for same-sex travel in the Riviera Maya: same-sex marriage Read More

What is an Apostille? What do I need to get an Apostille?

If you do business or just conduct live in Mexico for a long enough time you will run into some government office or even private organization that asks you for a copy of your birth certificate which has been “Apostillado”. Read More

Where are the Regulations for the Current Mexican Immigration Law?

gusdesk The Mexican Federal Government’s compromise to modernize immigration policy and improve the situation of immigrants in Mexico has fallen to the wayside, or at least that is the impression given by its noncompliance with the decree published on May 25th, Read More

Mexico’s Daycare Laws: Making Childcare Safer

children-learn-08 On June 5th, 2009 a fire consumed a daycare “Guardaría ABC” in Hermosillo, in Mexico’s desert state of Sonora, tragically taking the lives of 29 infants in the care of that facility. This calamity was heavily criticized in Mexico and Read More

Tenencia: Mexico’s Car Tax – Do I have to pay car tax this year?

These cars will no longer be subject to the car tax in Mexico Many expats living in Mexico have heard of the “Tenencia” or car tax that all vehicle owners have to pay for the privilege of legally driving their Mexican plated car. This federal tax was instated in 1962 as a way Read More

Economic Stimulus for Mexico, “El Buen Fin”: Mexico’s Black Friday

Economic Stimulus for Mexico, “El Buen Fin”: Mexico’s Black Friday *”El Buen Fin” means “The Good End” in English; “Fin” is a short way to refer to the “Fin de Semana” which means “Week End”, so in a few words when we say in Mexico “Buen Fin” we are whishing Read More

VideoBlog: What is an Ejido? Can Ejido be bought and sold?

What is Ejido? There is a lot of mystery surrounding Mexico’s Ejido land system. This short video by Gustavo Calderón gives a basic overview of the Ejido system. Read More

Before starting a business in Mexico, learn about Mexican labor law…

Before starting a business in Mexico, it is important that the future business owner has a grasp over the benefits that are granted to Mexican workers based on the Mexican labor and social security laws. Mexico grants many more rights Read More

VideoBlog: What is a Trust and Can Foreigners Buy Land in Mexico?

What is a trust and how does a foreigner buy land in Mexico? This is a small video talking about the Mexican fideicomiso, the trust system that allows non-Mexicans to purchase real estate in Mexico along the restricted zone. Read More