Frequently Asked Questions

What is a FIDEICOMISO?  (Mexican Bank Trust)

 Pronounced “fee-day-co-miso.”  This is a legal structure which allows non-Mexicans to purchase real estate property located in the “Restricted Zone”.   This zone encompasses the areas along the coasts and borders of Mexico.  Essentially, it is a recorded contractual arrangement where a property is held in “Trust” by a bank for a specific purchaser, or beneficiary.  In all material respects it is similar to the type of Trusts commonly used in the United States and Canada to hold property for estate planning purposes....

What is a FIDEICOMISO?  (Mexican Bank Trust)
What documents will I need?

 Who is the Notario Publico (Notary Public)