Legal, Tax, and Compliance Support for Property Owners and Investors in Mexico
Owning property in Mexico comes with tremendous opportunity—but also a unique set of legal, tax, and regulatory responsibilities.
At Illanes y Klein, we provide high-net-worth individuals, international investors, and foreign homeowners with the legal and financial guidance needed to protect and manage their Mexican real estate assets with full peace of mind.
Whether you own a vacation home, a rental property, or a portfolio of investment real estate in Mexico, we ensure your property is properly registered, compliant with local regulations, and held under the most appropriate legal structure.
Our services include:
Foreign property owners in Mexico are required to meet specific tax obligations, including declaring rental income, paying ISR (income tax), and in some cases, VAT.
We help you stay compliant by offering:
Whether you self-manage your property or use a rental agency, we help you comply with all SAT and municipal regulations—no surprises, no missed deadlines.
Through our partnership with our sister company, Gan Eden Property Advisors, clients with properties in Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, and the entire Bahía de Banderas region benefit from full-service, turnkey property management, including:
For clients with properties outside of this region, Illanes y Klein offers due diligence and legal oversight of third-party property management companies throughout Mexico.
Not necessarily. Many foreign buyers hold property in their personal name or through a fideicomiso (bank trust) if the property is in the restricted zone. However, for income-generating or multi-property portfolios, a Mexican company or trust structure may offer liability protection and tax efficiency. We’ll help you choose the best option.
A fideicomiso is a bank-held trust required for foreign individuals purchasing property within 50 km of the coast or 100 km of the border. The property is held in trust for you, and you retain full rights to use, rent, sell, or transfer it. We coordinate the entire fideicomiso setup on your behalf.
Yes. Rental income earned in Mexico is subject to Mexican taxes, even if you're a foreigner. You are required to register with SAT (Mexico’s tax authority), obtain an RFC, and issue digital invoices (CFDIs). We manage all monthly and annual tax filings for our clients.
Property owners may be responsible for:
We’ll ensure you're meeting all obligations and taking advantage of any applicable deductions.
To issue invoices in Mexico, you need to be registered with SAT and have an RFC, plus certified digital invoicing credentials. Illanes y Klein handles the setup and ongoing compliance so you can issue invoices correctly and avoid penalties.
Absolutely. Whether you’ve owned the property for years or just purchased it, we can audit your current structure and bring everything into full compliance—from title verification to tax filings and labor obligations for any staff you employ.
Yes. Even if no income was earned, monthly and annual tax declarations are still required. Filing "zero income" reports is mandatory to avoid fines or suspension of your RFC.
Yes—for properties in Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas, our sister company, Gan Eden Property Advisors, provides full-service management, including rentals, maintenance, and project oversight. For properties elsewhere, we can refer trusted providers and handle the legal/financial oversight.
Absolutely. Our team is fully bilingual and accustomed to working with foreign clients. We handle all legal and tax communications with Mexican authorities on your behalf, and explain everything clearly in English.
Yes! We offer a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your property, income, and legal needs. We’ll provide personalized guidance on how to simplify ownership and stay compliant in Mexico.
Simply fill out the contact form below and an advisor will reach out to you within 48 hours.
Owning property in Mexico comes with legal, tax, and regulatory responsibilities—especially for foreign owners. We handle the paperwork, reporting, and legal structure so you can enjoy the benefits of ownership without the stress.
Let Illanes y Klein be your trusted partner on the ground in Mexico.
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