What is a public broker?
The public broker is a legal professional appointed by the Mexico City Government to certify public faith in commercial acts. They are the natural ally of businesses: fast, accessible, and with legal value.
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Public broker or notary?
Compare the powers, fees, and timelines of both roles to know which one you need for your specific case.
What documents do I need?
Checklist of requirements by procedure: IDs, proof of address, and corporate documents before your appointment.
Costs & timelines
Reference fees and actual timelines for each service, with no surprises when it's time to sign.
How to use this guide
How we work
Explore the guides
Read the comparisons and checklists to understand which legal figure resolves your case.
Identify your procedure
Each guide links to the corresponding service: formation, corporate, public faith, arbitration, or valuation.
Schedule your consultation
Arrive at your appointment with documents ready and leave with a work plan and clear costs.
Frequent questions
Frequently asked questions
What exactly does a public broker do?
They certify public faith in commercial acts: incorporate companies, protocolize shareholder meetings, ratify contracts, value assets, act as arbitrator, and notify facts, among other powers established by law.
How does it differ from a notary?
A notary has full public faith in civil, family, and commercial matters; the broker specializes in commercial matters with lower fees and faster procedures. The full comparison is in our guide.
Does the first consultation have a cost?
The initial scope consultation is obligation-free: you define your need and receive a plan with costs before authorizing anything.
Ready to discuss your case?
After reading the guides, schedule your consultation: we review your documents and tell you exactly what you need.