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A diverse team of global entrepreneurs collaborating around a modern meeting room table, illustrating how to start a business in Mexico.
May 22, 2026
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Starting a business in Mexico

We are frequently asked how to find a job in Mexico. The simple answer is that it’s difficult...

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The Angel of Independence monument on Paseo de la Reforma, a must-see landmark when visiting Mexico City.
May 22, 2026
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Visiting Mexico City

Mexico City is a dynamic and vibrant metropolis that offers a wide range of cultural, historical, and culinary...

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The El Castillo pyramid at Chichen Itza, a historic Mayan site to explore when planning on visiting Yucatan.
May 22, 2026
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Planning on visiting Yucatán.

Visiting the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico can be an incredible experience, with its rich history, stunning natural landscapes,...

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A sunny beach day with turquoise waters, showing the year-round tropical weather in the Riviera Maya for foreigners considering living in Mexico.
May 22, 2026
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Weather in the Riviera Maya

The weather in the Riviera Maya, a popular tourist destination on the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula,...

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A person walking through the colorful colonial streets of Guanajuato, a beautiful destination to explore when traveling to Mexico.
May 22, 2026
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Traveling to Mexico

Traveling to Mexico can be an exciting and rewarding experience, with its rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and delicious...

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A smiling man holding his green Mexican identity card at his desk, showing how he obtained a permanent resident card.
May 22, 2026
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How I obtained a Permanent Resident card

I read so much wonderful and helpful information on this forum and others that I thought I should...

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Beautifully restored colorful colonial houses, an example of investment homes requiring careful steps when managing your property in Yucatan.
May 22, 2026
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Managing your property in Yucatan

So you have made the big step… from thinking of purchasing a property outside of your country to...

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A professional woman showing real estate documents and charts to a client, sharing house hunting tips in Merida.
May 22, 2026
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House Hunting Tips in Merida

Looking for the perfect house for you and your family is never easy, and even harder when that...

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Traditional yellow colonial house facade with blue doors, representing real estate options when learning how to own property in Yucatan.
May 22, 2026
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How to own property in Yucatan

As an expatriate interested in buying property in Yucatán, it is easy to find yourself in a position...

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US dollar bills over business tax documents, illustrating how to manage transactions under the article IVA increase and facturas invoice.
May 22, 2026
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IVA Increase and Facturas (invoice)

There is a new amendment to the Value Added Tax Law (VAT or IVA), starting January 1st 2010...

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The official white SAT flag with its blue logo flying alongside the Mexican flag, representing taxation in Mexico under the modern fiscal framework.
May 22, 2026
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Taxation in Mexico

The most significant taxes in Mexico for corporations and individuals, measured in the amount of pesos collected, are...

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May 22, 2026
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Ayuntatel – Mérida Citizen Service Hotline

Ayuntatel is a Citizen Participation Mechanism of dialogue, created since 1997, for the attention of requests and reports...

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A sick woman in bed blowing her nose with a tissue, illustrating seasonal flu symptoms and the guide about flu shots in Merida.
May 22, 2026
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Flu Shots in Merida

Swine Flu (H1N1 virus) in Yucatán By now, this strain of influenza which started either in Mexico or...

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Hands holding a fan of Mexican currency banknotes, specifically showing five hundred and two hundred pesos bills used for daily cash transactions.
May 22, 2026
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Mexican Currency

Mexican money is based on the Mexican peso, which is designated with the same sign as the US dollar...

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A smiling foreign man driving a car on a sunny highway in Mexico, practicing driving in Yucatan with highway road signs visible in the background.
May 22, 2026
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Driving in Yucatan

The Yucatan Peninsula is full of beautiful places to see, including colonial pueblos, the Riviera Maya, historic haciendas and, of...

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Car accident involving a blue hatchback and a black car on a road in Mexico.
May 22, 2026
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Car accidents in Mexico

Car accidents happen, especially in Mexico where people always seem to be in a hurry. The truth is that...

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View from the backseat of a vintage convertible car driving down a sunny city street, illustrating practical road rules and transit safety guidelines for foreign drivers.
May 22, 2026
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New Road Rules for Yucatan

Editors Note: The following article is a translation of an article which ran in Spanish in the paper called El...

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A professional split-view directional wooden signpost pointing to Progreso with a tropical beach and Valladolid with its historic cathedral, representing the regional INM immigration offices in Yucatan.
May 22, 2026
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Valladolid and Progreso Immigration

Satellite Immigration Offices For many foreigners living in Yucatán state and located a significant distance from Meridá, immigration...

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A close-up of an official Estado de Yucatan Tarjeta de Circulacion vehicle circulation card held inside a state transit office desk with car keys, explaining automotive regulations in Mexico.
May 22, 2026
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Yucatan Autocirculation Card

Did you know September 30th 2012 is the last day to renew the Circulation Card of your vehicle...

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A smiling senior woman proudly holding her official Mexican INAPAM card inside a government assistance module, illustrating the senior citizen membership and retirement discounts process in Merida.
May 22, 2026
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Senior Citizen Discount Card (INAPAM)

While some people dread the march of advancing years, people in Mexico actually have something to look forward...

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A happy senior expat couple smiling and walking along the historic Paseo de Montejo in Merida, enjoying their retirement lifestyle and local senior benefits.
May 22, 2026
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Senior Citizen Membership

Merida’s City Hall offers a card with additional discounts to the ones INAPAM card offers to the elderly....

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A close-up of official divorce petition paperwork and wedding rings on a wooden table, with an expat couple sitting blurred in the background, illustrating the legal divorce process in Mexico.
May 22, 2026
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Divorce Process in Mexico

People who marry abroad can have their divorce process in the city of Merida, whether the marriage took...

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A close-up of a crisp Mexican 20-peso coin standing strong in the foreground, with a jar filled with US dollar bills blurred in the background, illustrating the shift in Mexican financial stereotypes.
May 22, 2026
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Mexican Financial Stereotypes

Editor’s Note: We came across this article and thought it was important and interesting to share with all...

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A senior corporate investor carefully analyzing market research and macroeconomic financial metrics on his laptop, evaluating capital opportunities for investing in Mexico.
May 22, 2026
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Thinking of investing in Mexico?

Investing in Mexico can be a viable option for many investors due to its diverse economy, strategic geographical...

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May 22, 2026
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Employment in Mexico

Federal Labor Law If you are a foreign worker in Mexico, you may find some of the laws...

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A professional business setting where a corporate manager smilingly shakes hands with a candidate, highlighting compliance with hiring and firing employees in Mexico laws.
May 22, 2026
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Hiring and Firing Employees in Mexico

Employment law in Mexico involves a set of regulations that may not be familiar if you previously ran...

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A smiling foreign digital nomad working on his laptop at a coffee shop table in Merida, showing colorful Mexican colonial streets and palm trees through the window, illustrating working in Mexico.
May 22, 2026
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Working in Mexico

Working in Mexico can be a rewarding experience, but it’s essential to understand the country’s employment regulations and...

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A smiling foreign resident woman inside a bright Merida home office holding her official Mexican resident card and a passport with a Canje immigration stamp, surrounded by INM compliance documents and a YES to Mex corporate coffee mug.
May 22, 2026
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How To Apply For a Mexican Resident Card For The First Time

The following article outlines the necessary steps that must be taken by foreigners who intend to live in...

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An SUV driving down an open highway toward epic mountain peaks, conceptualizing a long-distance road trip for bringing your car to Mexico
May 22, 2026
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New Rules for Bringing Your Car to Mexico

Previously, we wrote an article outlining the regulations for importing a car into Mexico.  That article has many details...

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A modern fleet of blue and silver electric Ie-Tram and Va-y-Ven buses parked in an official transit terminal, showcasing public transportation systems in Merida, Yucatan.
May 22, 2026
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Public Transportation Systems in Mérida, Yucatán

Va-y-Ven and ie-Tram, Public Transportation Systems in Mérida, Yucatán “Va-y-Ven” is the new public transportation system in Mérida,...

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A wide-angle view of the historic Zocalo square and the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral under a bright, sunny spring sky with the large Mexican flag waving.
May 22, 2026
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México’s city weather

Mexico City, the capital and largest city of Mexico, is located in a highland valley at an elevation...

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Expat woman with a golden retriever at Mexico airport customs during the pet importation process.
May 22, 2026
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Importing Pets Into Mexico

Many foreigners who move to Mexico bring their beloved pets with them. In the following instructions, we are...

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