Real estate and registries
Buying, selling or regularizing a property: documents, registration, liens and what to check before you sign.
10 questions answered by licensed lawyers and accountants.
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How long do you take? Do you give me a date, or do I just wait without knowing?
We give you an estimated date, honestly. Our procedures are fast, because we know what each agency asks for and we don't waste trips on mistakes; no time is lost on our side. That said, we also depend on the timing of the registry, the government notary office or city hall, and if they're slow, that's out of our hands. We'd rather warn you up front than promise you a nice date that doesn't hold. Once you tell us which procedure it is, we'll give you the real estimate. Book your free appointment and let's keep talking.
I want to buy a lot or a commercial space for my business, but I'm afraid the paperwork is bad, that it has mortgages or hidden trouble. Can you check that the purchase is clean before I pay?
Of course, and don't pay anything before that review. We do the title search and due diligence on the property: we verify the chain of title and that the seller really is the owner. We confirm there are no mortgages, attachments or court orders, that taxes and utilities are paid up and that the paperwork is complete. This review costs a fraction of what the mess would cost. Reserve your free appointment and we'll go from there.
We handle it with these procedures: Title examination Real estate legal audit
My business operates in an area they now say is residential, and they want to shut me down because of it. Can you help me with the zoning or the zoning compliance permit so they don't close me?
We'll help you, and this can be sorted out more often than people think. We process the zoning certificate at city hall, along with the zoning compliance permit (permiso de uso conforme), which is the document that decides whether your activity can operate there. In many cases the activity is actually allowed and the snag was simply not having the paper; in others, there are arrangements and adjustments that let you bring things into compliance. The urgent thing is to respond in time to the closure proceeding. Talk to us; there's a real person on the other side.
We handle it with this procedure: Zoning compliance
I need machinery, but I don't want to drain my capital buying it all at once. Can you advise me on a financial lease, or leasing?
We'll advise you, and it's an option worth evaluating. A financial lease lets you use the machinery and produce with it without draining your capital all at once, and at the end you usually have the option to buy it. That said, you have to read the contract carefully: who's responsible for maintenance and insurance, what happens if you fall behind on a payment, and the real cost compared with paying cash. Our accountant and our lawyer analyze it for you. Book your advisory session and we'll run the numbers.
I handle purchase-and-sale and lease contracts, and I want them airtight so I don't get into trouble with clients. Can you draft them for me?
We'll draft them, tailored to you. Purchase-and-sale and lease contracts look simple until trouble shows up, and that's when you find out what wasn't put in writing. Payment terms, what happens if one party backs out, how delivery is made and in what condition, and how a disagreement gets resolved. Our lawyer drafts them around how you actually operate, not from a generic template, and reviews them when the other side brings the contract. Write to us today and we'll prepare them.
I need to verify that a property is free of liens and that its paperwork is in order before closing a sale. Do you do that kind of review?
We do, and it's essential before closing. We review the property's chain of title and verify that it's free of liens, mortgages, attachments or court orders. We also confirm that the seller has legal capacity to sell and that all the paperwork and compliance certificates are in order. We give you the results in writing so you decide with real information. Once you sign, any hidden trouble is yours. Book an appointment, free of charge, and we'll go over your case together.
We handle it with these procedures: Title examination Lien certificate
I have a boat and I don't know what registrations and permits I need to keep it in order. Can you handle them for me?
We'll take care of it. A boat has its own world of paperwork. There's its registry entry and its official number, the vessel's documents with the maritime authority, and the certificates required for its type and use. And all of that has to stay current, because it must be renewed. Many owners find out something has expired right when an authority stops them, or when they go to sell and can't transfer it. We review your case and get everything in order for you. Start with your free consultation and we'll tell you how we move forward.
I run boat tours/charters and I want to operate formally. What do I need?
It's a line of business we know well. To operate formally you need your company incorporated and registered with the right corporate purpose, your RIF (Venezuelan tax ID), the tourism operating permits for nautical activity, and up-to-date documents for each vessel. On top of that comes insurance, which in this business is no minor detail: it's what protects you and what opens the door to serious clients and tour operators. We put together the whole package and tell you what order to do it in. Send us a message and we'll map out the route.
We handle it with these procedures: National Tourism Registry (RTN) Tourism license
I import boats or marine parts. Can you help me with the import permits and customs?
We'll help you. Importing boats and marine parts comes with its own permits and its own customs handling. And with vessels, there's also all the registration and licensing afterward, which is worth planning before anything ships. Our customs and foreign trade specialist reviews the whole operation and handles whatever is needed. Book an appointment, with no cost to you, and we'll start the conversation.
I want every vehicle sale to be properly documented and legally transferred. Can you prepare the documents?
Gladly. We prepare the bill of sale and handle the transfer at the government notary office and the INTT (land transport authority). That way the vehicle is legally in the buyer's name and the seller walks away clean. Before that, we check that the vehicle has no retention of title or pending court orders. A half-done transfer is why someone keeps getting the fines for a car they sold years ago. Write to us, we'll set a date and do it right.
We handle it with this procedure: Vehicle sale document