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Buying property in Mexico as a foreigner: requirements, taxes and costs

What a foreigner needs to buy property in Mexico: Restricted zone, Legal workaround, Trust cost. 13 projects under construction with 3D tours.

Can a foreigner buy property in Mexico?

Restricted zone
No direct title within 100km of a border / 50km of the coast
Legal workaround
Bank trust (fideicomiso) — 50 years, renewable
Trust cost
Setup USD 2,800–4,500 · annual USD 850–1,400
Non-residents
25% on total sale price, or 35% on net gain

Source: jaguartulum.com, nautilusrealestate.mx

Frequently asked questions

Restricted zone when buying property in Mexico

No direct title within 100km of a border / 50km of the coast

Legal workaround when buying property in Mexico

Bank trust (fideicomiso) — 50 years, renewable

Trust cost when buying property in Mexico

Setup USD 2,800–4,500 · annual USD 850–1,400

Non-residents when buying property in Mexico

25% on total sale price, or 35% on net gain

13 projects under construction in Mexico

Compared: buying as a foreigner across the index's 12 countries

Main requirement for foreigners and listed projects, by country
CountryKey pointDetailProjects
Argentina No restrictions Same terms as an Argentine citizen, no prior visa needed 19
Mexico Restricted zone No direct title within 100km of a border / 50km of the coast 13
Spain Key requirement NIE tax ID — required to sign a deed or apply for a mortgage 2
the United States No restrictions No residency, citizenship, or SSN required to buy 25
Uruguay No restrictions Same rights as a local citizen, no prior residency needed 4
Panama No restrictions Same terms as a Panamanian citizen, no local partner or quotas required 16
Colombia Key requirement Passport or foreigner ID + proof of lawful source of funds 11
Paraguay No restrictions Same rights as a Paraguayan citizen, no residency or special visa 7
Peru No restrictions Same property rights as a Peruvian citizen, no prior residency (except within 50km of a border) 2
Ecuador — — 0
Costa Rica — — 0
the Dominican Republic No restrictions No prior residency or citizenship required to buy 2

Editorial content with cited sources. This is not legal or tax advice. Rules change: always confirm with a local professional before transacting.