Aug 22, 2026
Real Estate Fraud in Puerto Vallarta: How to Protect Your Purchase
Wherever foreign buyers move quickly with large sums of money, real estate fraud follows. Here are the scams that actually target buyers in Puerto Val…
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Legal news and practical guides for expats and investors in Puerto Vallarta and across Mexico.
Aug 22, 2026
Divorce in Mexico for Foreigners: What Expats Need to Know
If you're facing a divorce while living in Mexico, the process is manageable, but it runs on Mexican family law. Here's what changes, and what stays t…
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Aug 22, 2026
Hiring Domestic Staff in Mexico: Labor Law Basics for Homeowners
Housekeepers, gardeners and caretakers are covered by Mexican labor law with real protections. What every foreign homeowner needs to know about contra…
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Aug 12, 2026
Fishing Tours in Puerto Vallarta: What the Law Actually Requires
Recreational fishing in Mexico is a permitted activity with protected species, daily bag limits and real requirements for the boat carrying you. Here …
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Jul 12, 2026
Closing Costs When Buying Property in Puerto Vallarta
Closing costs in Puerto Vallarta typically run 5% to 8% of the purchase price, and the buyer pays most of them: the ISAI acquisition tax, notary fees,…
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Jul 12, 2026
Taxes on Rental Income in Mexico for Foreign Owners
Income from your Puerto Vallarta rental is taxable in Mexico even if a foreign platform pays you abroad. Here is how ISR and IVA work for short-term r…
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Jul 11, 2026
Inheriting Property in Mexico: Probate for Foreigners
Without the right planning, the Puerto Vallarta home you love can leave your family stuck in a foreign court process for years. Here is how inheritanc…
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Jul 11, 2026
Escrow When Buying Property in Mexico
Wiring tens of thousands of dollars to a seller you barely know, before you own anything, is the scariest part of a Mexican real estate deal. Escrow r…
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Jul 10, 2026
Capital Gains Tax When Selling Property in Puerto Vallarta
When you sell property in Mexico the seller pays ISR — income tax on the gain — and the notario withholds it at closing. How much you pay is decided l…
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Jul 10, 2026
Power of Attorney in Mexico: How to Buy, Sell and Sign From Abroad
A Mexican power of attorney (poder notarial) lets you authorize someone to sign a deed, manage property or represent you here without being physically…
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Jul 10, 2026
Ejido Land in Mexico: The Title Trap Every Foreign Buyer Must Avoid
A lot priced far below the market is often the market’s warning that the land is ejido — communally held land a foreigner cannot own outright. Every y…
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Jul 8, 2026
Buying Pre-Construction in Puerto Vallarta: A Buyer's Legal Guide
Buying a condo before it is built is one of the most common ways to invest in Puerto Vallarta — and one of the easiest to get wrong. Your only protect…
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Jul 5, 2026
Making a Will in Mexico: Why Every Expat Property Owner Needs One
If you own a condo, a car or a bank account in Mexico and die without a Mexican will, your family can face a foreign-probate ordeal that drags on for …
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Jul 1, 2026
Opening a Mexican Corporation as a Foreigner: A Practical Guide
Whether you are opening a restaurant in the Zona Romantica, buying commercial property, or running a rental business, at some point in Puerto Vallarta…
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Jun 27, 2026
Fideicomiso: How Foreigners Legally Own Property in Puerto Vallarta
All of Puerto Vallarta sits inside Mexico’s "restricted zone" — the strip of land within 50 kilometers of the coast where the Constitution bars foreig…
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Jun 20, 2026
Permanent Residency in Mexico: How Expats in Puerto Vallarta Qualify
Permanent residency is the status most expats in Puerto Vallarta are really after: the right to live in Mexico indefinitely, with no renewals, no immi…
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Feb 12, 2025
18 U.S. Military Surveillance Flights Detected Near Mexico
In recent weeks, reports have surfaced regarding a significant increase in U.S. military surveillance flights near Mexican airspace. According to CNN,…
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Feb 12, 2025
León Larregui Suggests Visas for Americans After Trump’s Tariffs
In a recent development, Mexican singer León Larregui, lead vocalist of the band Zoé, has publicly suggested that Mexico should require visas for U.S.…
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Feb 10, 2025
Timeshare Cancellation Services in Mexico – PV Law Firms
Reclaim Your Peace of Mind. Cancel Your Timeshare the Right Way – Legally, Confidentially, and Permanently.…
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Aug 6, 2023
Real Estate Closing Service in Puerto Vallarta: Why You Need One
Purchasing property in Puerto Vallarta can be an exciting venture, whether it’s for investment purposes or to fulfill your dream of owning a home in t…
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Apr 5, 2023
CURP Card Registration in Mexico
The CURP card (Clave Única de Registro de Población) is Mexico’s version of Social Security or Social Insurance number. Each person living in Mexico i…
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Apr 5, 2023
Mexican Driver’s License in Puerto Vallarta
Getting a Mexican Driver’s License is not as difficult as it may seem. In the Puerto Vallarta area, Jalisco Driver’s Licenses are distributed in the U…
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Apr 5, 2023
Register for Mexican Healthcare in Puerto Vallarta
Do you need help with enrolling in the Mexican healthcare system?…
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Apr 5, 2023
Temporary Resident Card in Puerto Vallarta
A Temporary Resident Visa is a document that allows you to stay in Mexico for up to 6 months. This visa can be renewed for another 6 months, but with …
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