Guidant Financial Group Blog

NuWire Investor just came out with a great article outlining some of Mexico’s tax laws that apply in real estate transactions (Mexico Real Estate: How to Navigate Mexican Tax Law). It seems that each month we get progressively more calls about purchasing foreign real estate with a self-directed IRA. It is always important to familiarize yourself with the foreign laws applicable to your transaction.

This article points out that a corporation or a specialized trust will need to be created to hold the property and that any taxes will need to be filed by a Mexican accountant if the property is held in a Mexican corporation – all important things to know!