Important Buyer Information
 

 

Here at Ask Gringo Realtors we believe in providing full service to our clients. For all your needs whether you are a property owner or a tourist; below you will find informative details to assist you with knowing your way around and feeling at home. You may also view some important facts and other information regarding your concerns about property ownership in Mexico and the Puerto Vallarta real estate market.

Information is being added continuously with important information for buyers  and tourists in Vallarta Mexico:
 

  

Why Mexico

Property Tax

As a property owner, you are responsible for and required to pay property taxes just like anywhere else. A 15% discount is available if you pay in January. Your tax payments are be made to:

 

Puerto Vallarta
H. Ayuntamiento de Puerto Vallarta
Independencia 123
(City Hall)
(322) 223 25 00



State of Nayarit:
Municipio de Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit
H. Ayuntamiento Constitucional, Tesorería Municipal
Puebla & Querétaro
Valle de Banderas
(City Hall)
(329)291 08 18



Federal Zone Rights
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 If you own a 
Beachfront property, you are required to pay an annual Federal beach zone fee. Normally condominiums Federal Zone Fee is included in the HOA payments.
Payment is made to:


Nayarit:
Tesorería Municipal de Bucerías, Nayarit
Héroes de Nacozari & Morelos
Bucerías
(329)298 1319

Puerto Vallarta
H. Ayuntamiento de Puerto Vallarta
Independencia 123
(City Hall)
(322) 223 25 00


Rental Property
  
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A tax ID will be required to rent your property

In Puerto Vallarta

Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público
Av. Francisco Villa No. 1292, Edificio Aralias
Col. Las Aralias, C.P. 48328, Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
(322) 224 5838
 

In Nayarit:
Hacienda Federal
Océano Pacífico 17
Bucerías
(329)298 1806


Residency Permit
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If you wish to go beyond
buying or renting property in Mexico and apply for a Residency Permit, and are living in the Puerto Vallarta/Bahia Banderas area, you can find all the necessary documents, assistance and other information at:

INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE MIGRACION
Heróica Escuela Naval Militar 2755
(Next to the Maritime Terminal)
(322)224 7653
http://www.inami.gob.mx

Mexican Social Security
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If you desire to have a house staff such as a maid, cook, chauffeur etc., you will be responsible to register them with the Mexican Social Security:

In Puerto Vallarta:
Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
Fco. Medina Ascencio 2006
(322) 224 3838 ext 202, 212


In Nayarit:
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez s/n
Mezcales
(329)296 5140

 

Telephone
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Land Line Phone bills are due monthly and can be paid at some banks and grocery stores below for cell phones there are various offices throughout the area to purchase a cell phone as well as time calling cards. You do not always receive a printed telephone bill in a timely manner, so it is up to you to make sure your bills are paid on time. You can visit the
Telmex Website, or explore other cell phone options at Cellular Aboard, Mexico Connect for more information and locations: For more information regarding all phone calling, whether you are buying or renting property in Mexico, visit Mexperience.

 

Puerto Vallarta:
Telmex
Los Tules 178 (Plaza Caracol)
(322)225 1021

State of Nayarit:
Telmex
Héroes de Nacozari10
Bucerías
(329)295 1686


Electricity
You can pay your electric bill in person, which is due every two months at the following:

For Jalisco and Nayarit States:
Comisión Federal de Electricidad
Colombia 118
(322)225 5555

 

Money Exchange more info
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For  the States of Nayarit and Jalisco:
Intercam (D'Fondos SA de CV)
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio No. 2902 PB L-AB
Col. Villa Las Flores CP 48335
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.
Tel 322 209 0696 322 209 0838

 Traveling by Road
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Mexico has fairly good highways and adequate roads with an increasing number of freeways being built each year. There are both free roads ( Libre ) and toll roads (Cuota or Auto Pistas). The Cuota/Auto Pistas can be a bit pricey if traveling long distances, yet they are normally in very good condition with little to no traffic in certain areas and are normally patrolled by state police. It is also important to know there are numerous plant, vegetation and fruit inspection stations along both the Libres and Cuotas to ensure that these items are not transported over certain boundary lines within the interior of Mexico.

In certain areas there is a volunteer group known as "The Green Angels" who often travel the highways assisting anyone in need, whether you have run out of gas, have a flat tire or other mechanical problems. Despite their generous service, they cannot be expected to be fully equipped for every situation, so it is best to be sure your vehicle is properly prepared for long distance travel.

The gas stations "Pemex" are federally owned and operated with normally very clean rest facilities and small convenience stores.  They usually take credit cards as well as American dollars and pesos; but be sure to ask if they will allow you to pay by credit card before gassing up.
 

 Working in Mexico more info
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The Mexican laws regarding employment require an official permit known as an FM3. For detailed information, contact the Mexican Embassy or Consulate nearest you in the United States. Or you may contact the Mexican Immigration office, please note if you call the person answering will most likely be Spanish speaking.

Mexican Immigration  Office:

Instituto Nacional de Migración
Av. Ejercito Nacional No.862
Colonia Polanco
Delegación Miguel Hidalgo
México, D.F.

Telephone
011-52-55-2581-0164
011-52-55-2581-0165
011-52-55-2581-0116
011-52-55-2581-0118 or
011-52-55-2581-0119.


 Mexican Flag Mexico Federal Government

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All the links below are in Spanish

President of Mexico
Government Directory
Secretarit of the Environment and Natural Resources
 


(Ask Gringo Realtors is not affiliated in any way with any of the /individual/s, corporations/companies  provided on this page. The information is provided for your exploratory purposes only, to assist you in finding multi sources for  services provided in Mexico)
 


 

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