South America: Corporate/Commercial Law

This document outlines the legal framework governing the creation, operation, and dissolution of civil associations in Mexico. It examines the constitutional foundations, regulatory requirements, and procedural obligations that nonprofit organizations must fulfill to maintain legal status and tax benefits under Mexican law.

We have discussed in our previous articles why we think you should move to Panama, and how to go about it.

No dia 10 de setembro, foram editadas duas medidas provisórias, MP nº 850/2018 e MP nº 851/2018

En toda transacción puntual, ninguna parte quiere entregar su dinero o su activo primero. Una cuenta escrow resuelve ese dilema.

When two parties negotiate a purchase, a merger or any one-time transaction, the same tension always arises: the buyer doesn’t want to pay before receiving what was agreed, and the seller doesn’t want to hand over the asset without certainty of payment. An escrow account, or guarantee deposit account, exists precisely to resolve that dilemma.

Nine in ten Mexican businesses are family-controlled, and as the founding generation transitions, most families focus on governance documents while overlooking a critical factor: the legal condition of the business itself. Carter Ledyard & Milburn's new white paper reveals why legal readiness is the gateway to every succession option—from sales and recapitalization to continued family ownership—and what families must address before deal pressure arrives.

As Brazil continues its trajectory as a global economy, securing robust and enforceable patent protection is paramount. With a modernising patent office, political commitment, and experienced partners such as Licks Attorneys, Brazil offers a compelling venue for protecting inventions.

Business development is measured by growth, marketing by visibility, investor relations by market confidence, and human resources by attracting talent. Together, these functions shape the public image of an organisation and, increasingly, its compliance profile.

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A March 2026 decree amends Mexico's Anti-Money Laundering Law regulations, requiring trusts and legal vehicles conducting vulnerable activities to register with the Federal Taxpayers Registry and obtain e-signatures. These changes significantly impact real estate development structuring, as many projects utilize trusts to optimize tax management and allocate functions, assets, and risks across multiple legal vehicles.

Latin American families are used to political uncertainty, but today they also face tighter tax enforcement and increasingly complex international rules.

Panamá celebra un siglo desde la promulgación de su primera Ley de Fideicomisos, la Ley No. 9 del 6 de enero de 1925, que marcó el inicio de un recorrido histórico lleno de innovación y adaptación jurídica.