At CityLaw, we provide exceptional legal services
Our goal is to make every step clear, safe, and efficient. We guide you through one of the most important transitions of your life. Whether you are buying property, establishing a business, or moving to Mexico, our bilingual legal team combines deep knowledge of Mexican law with years of experience working with expats.
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Real Estate Legal Representation
- Due diligence
- Title search
- Contract review
- Draw up contracts
- Review offers to purchase
- Promissory agreements
- Review of property documents
- Property Trust set up
- Extension of the duration of the Property Trust
- Extinction of Property Trust
- Modification of the Trust contract and beneficiaries
- Review closing costs
- Capital Gains Tax and exemption rules
Incorporation
- Search and verify availability of the business name in the national database and trademark registry
- Design of a personalized legal structure: business purposes, legal representation, Sole Administrator or Board of Administration, initial capital based on client's first-year projection, power of attorney
- Drafting and customization of ByLaws
- Guidance and instructions to the Notary Public for the execution of ByLaws, and delivery of the final deed after registration at the Commercial Registry
- Tax ID registration
- Registration before the Foreign Investment Registry (RIE) for Mexican companies with foreign capital
- Work visa processing for foreign nationals serving as legal representatives, managers, or executives — enabling them to work legally in Mexico
Immigration Services
- Temporary Residency
- Permanent Residency
- Working permit
- Residency VISAS
- Residency Renewals
- Booking appointment for VISAS at a Mexican Consulate
- Change of Address, marital status or occupation
- In-person support at immigration offices
- Mexican Citizenship (Naturalization) — see full details below
Contract Review
- Promissory Contract for Real Estate Transactions
- Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Assignment of Rights
- Lease Agreements
- Business contracts
- Non-disclosure Agreements
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Loan Agreements
- Employment
- Listing Agreements
Naturalization — Obtaining Mexican Citizenship
- Eligibility assessment and timeline planning
- Preparation and review of all required documentation
- Application filing with the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE)
- Guidance through the Spanish language and Mexican history exam
- In-person support at SRE appointments
- Follow-up until issuance of your Carta de Naturalización
- Advice on dual citizenship implications
Moving to Mexico — Orientation Session
- Temporary vs. permanent residency options
- Renting vs. buying a property as a foreigner
- Key legal and tax considerations
- What to prepare before relocating
- A clear roadmap of your legal options in Mexico
No matter where you are in your journey — whether exploring possibilities or ready to invest — CityLaw is here to protect your interests and guide you with clarity.
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