--- title: Legal Blog — Baja California Real Estate & Business Law | Rosarito Legal url: https://rosaritolegal.com/blog description: Guides on Mexican real estate law, fideicomiso trusts, business formation, and property disputes in Rosarito, Tijuana, Ensenada, and Baja California. --- Blog # Guides on Baja California property & business law Clear explanations of the rules, risks, and deadlines that affect property owners and investors in Rosarito. 2026-10-18 ## [Buying a Lot to Build in Rosarito: What to Check First](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/buying-a-lot-to-build-in-rosarito-what-to-check-first-33) Before you pay for a terreno in Playas de Rosarito: title and registry certificate, land-use dictamen, an authorized subdivision, water and power, the federal beach zone, ejido land, and the fideicomi… [Read article →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/buying-a-lot-to-build-in-rosarito-what-to-check-first-33) [También en español →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/comprar-un-terreno-para-construir-en-rosarito-que-revisar-primero-34) 2026-10-18 ## [Water and Electricity in Your Name After Buying in Rosarito](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/putting-water-and-electricity-in-your-name-after-buying-in-rosarito-31) After you buy in Rosarito, transfer the CESPT water account and the CFE electricity account to your name. What each utility asks for, what it costs, what changes with a fideicomiso, and why the CFE bi… [Read article →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/putting-water-and-electricity-in-your-name-after-buying-in-rosarito-31) [También en español →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/como-poner-el-agua-y-la-luz-a-su-nombre-despues-de-comprar-en-rosarito-32) 2026-10-18 ## [Paying Predial (Property Tax) in Playas de Rosarito in 2026](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/paying-predial-property-tax-in-playas-de-rosarito-2026-29) How Rosarito's 2026 predial is calculated, the January–March discounts, who can pay in instalments, how to pay from abroad, what happens if you don't pay, and why the receipt matters when you sell.… [Read article →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/paying-predial-property-tax-in-playas-de-rosarito-2026-29) [También en español →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/como-pagar-el-predial-en-playas-de-rosarito-2026-30) 2026-10-05 ## [Selling Your Home in Mexico as a Foreigner: Get Your RFC Before You List](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/selling-your-home-in-mexico-as-a-foreigner-why-you-need-an-rfc-first-27) Mexico exempts the sale of your primary residence from income tax (ISR) — but only if you can prove tax residency, hold an RFC, and document the home in your name. Without them, the tax can take a lar… [Read article →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/selling-your-home-in-mexico-as-a-foreigner-why-you-need-an-rfc-first-27) [También en español →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/vender-su-casa-en-mexico-siendo-extranjero-tramite-su-rfc-antes-de-vender-28) 2026-08-13 ## [Inheriting Property in Mexico: How Succession Works — With and Without a Will](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/inheriting-property-in-mexico-how-succession-works-with-and-without-a-will-23) Probate in Mexico can run through a notary in months — or through the courts for years. What happens to Mexican property when the owner dies, and how to make it easy on your family.… [Read article →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/inheriting-property-in-mexico-how-succession-works-with-and-without-a-will-23) [También en español →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/heredar-una-propiedad-en-mexico-como-funciona-la-sucesion-con-y-sin-testamento-24) 2026-08-13 ## [Adverse Possession, Mexican Style: How Prescripción Positiva Turns Years of Possession into Real Title](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/adverse-possession-in-mexico-how-prescripcion-positiva-turns-possession-into-title-22) Bought with a private contract years ago and never got a registered deed? Mexico's prescripción positiva may let a court declare you the legal owner — here is how the process works.… [Read article →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/adverse-possession-in-mexico-how-prescripcion-positiva-turns-possession-into-title-22) [También en español →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/prescripcion-positiva-en-mexico-como-la-posesion-se-convierte-en-titulo-de-propiedad-25) 2026-08-13 ## [How a Civil Lawsuit Actually Works in Mexico: A Plain-English Guide](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/how-a-civil-lawsuit-actually-works-in-mexico-a-plain-english-guide-21) No juries, few dramatic hearings, and a lot of paperwork — here is what really happens when a dispute goes to court in Baja California, explained for English speakers.… [Read article →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/how-a-civil-lawsuit-actually-works-in-mexico-a-plain-english-guide-21) [También en español →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/como-funciona-un-juicio-civil-en-mexico-guia-clara-paso-a-paso-26) 2025-07-31 ## [UCC‑Style Filings and Security Interests in Mexico: Why U.S. UCC Filings Don’t Work — and What You Should Use Instead](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/uccstyle-filings-and-security-interests-in-mexico-why-u-s-ucc-filings-dont-work-and-what-you-should-use-instead-20) If you are a U.S. lender or business extending credit to a Mexican company, understanding how to secure your interest in Mexico is essential. A UCC‑1 filing in the U.S. does not protect your security … [Read article →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/uccstyle-filings-and-security-interests-in-mexico-why-u-s-ucc-filings-dont-work-and-what-you-should-use-instead-20) 2025-05-19 ## [How to Get IMMEX Approval for Your Business in Baja California: Step-by-Step Guide](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/how-to-get-immex-approval-for-your-business-in-baja-california-step-by-step-guide-17) How to Get IMMEX Approval for Your Business in Baja California: Step-by-Step Guide If you’re looking to grow your business in Baja California by taking advantage of Mexico’s export manufacturing progr… [Read article →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/how-to-get-immex-approval-for-your-business-in-baja-california-step-by-step-guide-17) 2025-05-19 ## [Don’t Risk Your Investment: Why You Must Check the Title and Legal Requirements Before Paying for Property in Mexico](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/dont-risk-your-investment-why-you-must-check-the-title-and-legal-requirements-before-paying-for-property-in-mexico-16) Don’t Risk Your Investment: Why You Must Check the Title and Legal Requirements Before Paying for Property in Mexico Buying property—whether it’s a vacation home, investment property, or your future r… [Read article →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/dont-risk-your-investment-why-you-must-check-the-title-and-legal-requirements-before-paying-for-property-in-mexico-16) 2025-05-16 ## [Thinking of Opening a Business in Baja California? Let Us Guide You Every Step of the Way](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/thinking-of-opening-a-business-in-baja-california-let-us-guide-you-every-step-of-the-way-5) Thinking of Opening a Business in Baja California? Let Us Guide You Every Step of the Way Are you considering starting a business in Baja California —in Rosarito, Tijuana, Ensenada, or anywhere along … [Read article →](https://rosaritolegal.com/blog/thinking-of-opening-a-business-in-baja-california-let-us-guide-you-every-step-of-the-way-5)