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Mexico Property and Citizenship Guide

PublishedSeptember 2019UpdatedJune 20262 min read
Mexico Property and Citizenship Guide
Location of Mexico

Key Facts:

Climate - varies from tropical to desert

Population - 128,649,565

GDP (Per Capita) (2020) - $10,405

Official language - Spanish (National language)

Major Religions - Christianity (90.3%), Other Religions (1.9%)

Ethnic Groups - White/European Mexicans (47%), Indigenous (23%), Afro Mexicans (2%)

Government - federal presidential republic

Currency - Peso (MXN)

Taxes - Mexican nationals are taxed on their worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on Mexican- source income.

Income is taxed, in part, under a schedular system, although some categories of income can be mixed to determine taxable income. Profits derived from the carrying on by an individual of a trade or profession generally are taxed in the same way as profits derived by companies. A separate regime applies to interest earned by individuals. Rates are progressive up to 35%.

Capital gains arising from an individual’s sale of publicly traded shares, including financial derivatives, are subject to a 10% tax on the gains.

Residency by Investment:

Permanent Resident Visas are issued to foreign nationals who have the intention of living in Mexico for long periods of time (over 6 months) AND who intend to settle permanently (indefinitely) in Mexico. To apply for and be granted a permanent resident visa, the applicants must:

  • Have certain close family connections in Mexico
  • Apply for retirement status and prove they have sufficient monthly income (or substantial assets) to support themselves
  • Have 4 consecutive years of regular status as Temporary Resident
  • Have 2 consecutive years of regular status as Temporary Resident where that Temporary Visa was issued through marriage to a Mexican National or a foreign permanent resident
  • Meet a minimum score under the Points System
  • Be granted residency on humanitarian grounds or through political asylum

Citizenship by Investment:

To be Updated.

What makes it special?

To be Updated.

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