Quick Answer
A fideicomiso has an initial term of 50 years from the date of creation. It can be renewed for another 50 years with a simple administrative process. After 100 years total, a new foreign affairs permit is required. In practice, most properties change hands well before the 50-year term expires.
Detailed Answer
A fideicomiso has an initial term of 50 years from the date the trust is established. At the end of the 50-year period, the trust can be renewed for an additional 50 years through a straightforward administrative process with the trustee bank and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The renewal does not require a new SRE permit from scratch — it is a continuation of the existing trust. In practice, most properties change ownership well before the original 50-year term expires.
The 50-year term is more than sufficient for virtually every buyer. If you purchase a property today, the trust extends to 2076 — and can be renewed to 2126. Your heirs inherit the remaining trust term along with the property, and they can renew it as well. The perpetual renewability means the fideicomiso effectively provides indefinite ownership rights, making it functionally equivalent to fee simple ownership in the United States.
Buyers who work with experienced agents understand that the 50-year term is a non-issue. The system has been in place since 1971, and no foreign buyer has ever lost property rights due to trust expiration. For more on how the trust works, see our fideicomiso overview or contact our team to discuss your purchase timeline.