Taxes in a Real Estate Transaction in Mexico

By Liliana Gonzalez @mexatua Four different taxes might apply in a real estate transaction in Mexico: ISAI, IVA, Acquisition ISR and ISR a) Acquisition tax.- Also known as ISAI. b) Value added tax. – Also known as IVA. c) Acquisition ISR tax.- This is a tax on the profits for acquisition d) ISR tax. – Also known as I.S.R. (Impuesto Sobre la Renta). The first three taxes, if apply, must be paid by buyer. The last one must be paid by seller. a) Acquisition tax.- ISAI (impuesto sobre adquisición de…

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Do you know what Catastro Price is?

By Liliana Gonzalez @mexatua Catastro is the analytical inventory and recording of real property located in a certain area. Its aim is to keep a census with all quantitative and qualitative characteristics of real estate in the area. Catastro is handle by the state´s treasury office in every state in Mexico (called Tesorería). Catastro divide properties by areas and set values. These values are the basis to calculate yearly tax payment also known as predial payment. Catastro price equals the government price.  It updates values at any change of property:…

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