Gestor / Gestoría (Facilitator / Facilitation Service)hess-TOR / hess-tor-EE-ah
A gestor is a person or firm that handles administrative errands and bureaucratic procedures on behalf of a client for a fee, including obtaining permits, certificates, tax registrations, utility connections and government filings in Mexico.
By Daniel Ortega · Last reviewed 11 November 2026
How it works
<p>A gestor acts as a paid intermediary between the client and government offices or service providers. In real estate transactions in Quintana Roo, gestors commonly assist foreign buyers with procedures such as obtaining an RFC tax ID, transferring utilities, requesting cadastral certificates, filing property registry documents and securing permits from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE). Costs vary widely: RFC and CURP registration are free government services and require no gestor, though some charge MXN 1,000 to MXN 7,000 for assistance that adds no legal value. For SRE permit processing, gestoría fees typically add USD 700 to USD 1,200 to the base government cost of approximately MXN 9,385. A gestor is not a substitute for a notario público, who holds legal authority under Mexican law, nor for an attorney. Foreign buyers should verify which procedures are free at government offices before paying a gestor, as many charge unnecessarily for simple tasks that can be completed online or in person at no cost.</p>