Last month, we mentioned filing a letter with Customs asking the proper interpretation of the law surrounding imported vehicles, which is article 106. We received the reply which has been translated and is included here. If you want a copy of the original letter in Spanish, or a copy of the translation, please stop by […]
Continue ReadingThe city of Los Mochis (“Mochees”, as locals call it) in the northern state of Sinaloa, is one of Mexico’s newest cities. It dates back only as far as 1872, when a U.S. engineer, Albert Kimsey Owen (1847-1916) arrived. Owen envisaged the city as a U.S. colony centered on sugar-cane production in this previously unsettled […]
Continue ReadingWe talked about this subject a few months ago, but recently we have worked with three cases of people being ripped off for their deposits on Mexico real estate. Two were deposits on purchasing a Mexico house, and one for a rental. These cases involved a total of $26,000 USD. In all three, the client […]
Continue Reading[Editor: Note that this post is archived from 2004 for historic interest. Many of the regulations regarding immigration and vehicle importation have changed since that time.] Most months we try to cover current trends and rumors in the foreign community. These past few weeks has generated the worst of these rumors. It all started when […]
Continue ReadingBecause of the type of domestic help we hire, most of us do this “under the table”, really not adhering to Mexican Law. We then suggested how to handle these “under the table” employment issues. We have since had a number of inquiries on the actual labor law, and would like to now provide this […]
Continue ReadingThe requirement of an Apostille (ah-poh-steel) is an important new development for international travelers. An Apostille is an additional certification that will be required for all notarized documents, including but not limited to birth certificates, death certificates, marriage and divorce certificates. While you may have used original, certified copies of these documents in the past with no problem, that […]
Continue ReadingThe labor laws for the Republic of Mexico vary for each type of employee, and each type of employer. Unfortunately, very few of us who hire maids and gardeners, hire them according to the law. We hire them all “under the table” so to speak. The reason for this short article is due to the […]
Continue ReadingCommon sense goes a long way, no matter which country you live in. Different countries have different criteria on certain things: procedures and paperwork on house closings, passport requirements; even the proof of ownership for our vehicles, for example. In the US, the owner is provided with a title. In Canada, the owner’s license plate […]
Continue ReadingKnow the Law in Mexico is written monthly to help the foreign community with issues we see affecting peoples daily lives. The information we provide is simple, informative, and sometimes controversial. Even when it is controversial, we feel the need to inform the public, as we directly see how it is affecting the community. This […]
Continue ReadingThere are many reasons our foreign community is growing. Everyone wants a better life, whether it be the climate, the people, cost of living, easy pace, or even to get away from the bureaucracy of life north of the border. However, sometimes we can’t escape the hassles that come with dealing with officials of one […]
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