Yucatán Attorneys
Quality, Efficiency and Effectiveness
Immigration
We assist you in obtaining your temporary or permanent visa, as well as to becoming a Mexican citizen. We represent businesses, as well as individuals and families.
Providing a Stress Free Experience
Yucatan Attorneys is a full-service firm. We listen closely to your needs and provide the best advice to give you extraordinary results. We know how difficult it is to do business, buying a home, or simply trying to obtain the right immigration status in a foreign country. We, at Yucatan Attorneys, are here to support and protect you along the process. Our goal is to make our clients’ lives easier. Our integrity, expertise and experience are at your service. We know Mexican Law and speak your language!
Accounting & Financial
Our mission is to promote and participate in the development of your business, giving quick and inexpensive solutions based on reality, helping generate a financial culture.
Legal Services
Your legal advisor in Yucatán. Our expertise is in real estate, immigration and corporate law, but we can also help with contracts, negotiation, habeas corpus (amparo) and notary services.
Additional Services
Our team of experts can help you with federal zone concessions, the import and export of your belongings, appraisals of your home or business and advise you on insurance options.
Real Estate
The laws in Mexico are unique and can be complex; therefore we provide legal advice in the process of purchasing or selling real estate to nationals and foreigners.
Corporate
Corporations in Mexico must follow certain legal requirements. We advise you in the process of creating your corporation, from the very beginning.
Accounting
We provide training and coaching for your staff to be in charge of the accounting information system and file the obligations in an efficient and timely manner.
Can foreigners buy real estate (lots, houses, condos) in Mexico?
Yes, a person of any nationality is able to legally buy real estate in Mexico. Foreigners can also own property along the ocean front. By Mexican law, properties within the 50 km of any ocean front and 100 km of any country border are acquired via a bank trust (Fideicomiso) or via establishment of a Mexican Corporation.
What is the Mexican restricted zone?
The restricted zone is land within 50 km/30.5 miles of Mexico’s coast, or 100 km/61 miles of Mexico’s country border.
Why was this area restricted to foreigners?
Following a history of invasions, wars and losses of territory, Article 27 of the Mexican Constitution was created in 1917 to protect Mexico from foreign intervention and invasion. The purpose was to stop foreign interests from purchasing strategic coastal and border areas of the country. While today the risk of foreign attack is low, this law remains a founding chapter in the Mexican Constitution.
Today, the restricted zone is merely a legacy of Mexican culture and history. It is not a ploy to stop foreigners from investing in Mexico. In fact, Mexico’s Foreign Investment Law (enacted December 28, 1993) was created to protect foreigner rights in the restricted zone and ensure the safe and legal acquisition of real estate.
What is a Fideicomiso?
A fideicomiso is a trust agreement created for the benefit of the foreign buyer, executed between a Mexican bank and the seller of property in the Restricted Zone. Since foreign buyers do not have the capacity to enter into a normal real estate sales contract, due to Constitutional restrictions, the bank acts on their behalf. The bank, as trustee, buys the property for the foreigner, and has a fiduciary obligation to follow instructions given by the beneficiary. The beneficiary of the trust retains and enjoys all the rights of ownership while the bank holds title to the property. The foreigner is the beneficiary of the trust and is entitled to use, enjoy and, if he or she should decide to, sell the property held in trust at its market value to any eligible buyer.
Frequently asked questions
We’ve received many questions over the years and have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions. If there’s a question that is not answered, please feel free to contact us directly!
OUR CLIENTS ARE OUR BEST RECOMMENDATION
I had the best lawyer to help my through my immigration process. Her name is Arhely Medina and she is with Yucatan Attorneys. For me the process seemed a bit intimidating and I was apprehensive. Arhely made all of that go away and was very good at explaining the process as we went along. The process was very simple and efficient with her on my side. I would recommend her very highly to anyone that wants to make the process simple and fast.
The Immigration process can feel overwhelming and a bit daunting. The professional help you receive from the firm Yucatan Attorneys can help ease your frustration. I have only the highest praise for the level of service i received from Arhely Medina and her firm. Every step was patiently explained. If my signature or an additional piece of information was needed, a messenger was sent to my home instead of me having to drop everything and run down to their offices. Where do you find that level of service nowadays? I’ve been impressed with Arhely and her firm from the moment i made my initial appointment. She kept me updated, and was in contact with me every step of the way. I highly recommend Yucatan Attorneys for their professionalism and their high level of personal service. And a special thank you to Arhely!
“I have had the good fortune and the opportunity to receive the professional services of Lic. Arhely Medina. In fact very satisfied of the services received, for the excellent communication, punctuality, clarity and above all honesty in all the formalities and payments made. I will certainly request your services when we need it and I highly recommend her for those who wish to do the same in her specialty in the city of Merida Yucatan, Mexico. Many thanks !, Lic. Arhely for the excellent services received from you”.
I have utilised the legal services of Ms. Arhely Medina and the Yucatan Attorneys Law Firm for Immigration Law assistance. I have found that they are not only extremely knowledgeable on the subject matter but have been able to respond both quickly and effectively to my needs. I do not believe that there is a law firm that is better prepared than the Yucatan Attorneys and Ms. Medina.
To anyone looking for a bilingual attorney (English and Spanish) I would highly recommend Arhely Medina, Attorney at Law with the firm Yucatan Attorneys. I have had occasion to use her services for a potential real estate transaction and have also hired her to help with the Immigration Visa process. On both occasions, she was very professional and helpful beyond the call of duty.
We have found Arhely Medina to be extremely knowledgable and helpful with all our questions and concerns. She is very professional but also very warm and down-to-earth. We are very confident in her abilities to continue to serve us with all our legal needs. We would highly recommend Arhely and Yucatan Attorneys.
I have dealt with Arhely Medina and her team at Yucatan Attorneys. I strongly recommend their immigration and corporate services. You will find professional and honest people working for the best of your interests.
Online Legal Consultations With A Professional Attorney
At Yucatan Attorneys, we know your time is important and know you can not always make it to office for a face-to-face consultation with an attorney. Yucatan Attorneys offers online legal consultations with our attorneys via Skype (an online software that provides video chat and voice calls from your computer, tablet or mobile device).
With online legal consultations and meetings you can meet with someone from our team from the comfort of your own home, office or wherever you like. It is our recommendation you are in a private location when participating in a Skype meeting.
When requesting Skype meeting, you will receive a bill to be paid via deposit, transfer or PayPal. For more information, please fill out the form below!
Arhely Medina
Attorney at Law
Yucatan AttorneysAreas of Practice: Foreign Investment, Legal Translation, Corporate Law and Immigration. Get to know Arhely!
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