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Donation Agreement Inter Vivos Mexico (Acuerdo de Donación Inter Vivos)

Donation Agreement Inter Vivos Mexico (Acuerdo de Donación Inter Vivos)

ACUERDO DE DONACIÓN INTER VIVOS

Celebrado conforme al Código Civil Federal (Artículos 2332–2383)

I. PARTES

DONANTE:

Nombre: [Donor Name]

RFC: [Donor RFC]

Domicilio: [Donor Address]

DONATARIO:

Nombre: [Donee Name]

RFC: [Donee RFC]

Domicilio: [Donee Address]

Parentesco o Relación: [Relationship]

II. BIEN DONADO

Tipo de Bien: [Property Type]

Descripción: [Property Description]

Valor de Mercado: [Market Value]

III. DECLARACIÓN DE DONACIÓN Y ACEPTACIÓN

El Donante manifiesta que, por su propia y libre voluntad (animus donandi) y a título gratuito, dona al Donatario el bien descrito en la Cláusula II del presente acuerdo, conforme al Artículo 2332 del Código Civil Federal.

El Donatario acepta expresamente la donación en los términos del presente acuerdo, conforme a los Artículos 2338–2340 CCF. Para bienes inmuebles, la aceptación quedará formalizada en la escritura pública correspondiente ante el Notario Público competente.

IV. MODALIDADES DE LA DONACIÓN

Modalidad: [Donation Type].

Cargo o Condición: [Charge Or Condition]

Imputación a Herencia: [Inheritance Advance].

V. EFECTOS FISCALES

Las partes reconocen que el presente acuerdo genera obligaciones fiscales conforme al Artículo 14 del Código Fiscal de la Federación (enajenación ficta a valor de mercado), la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Renta (ISR sobre ganancia de capital del donante; ingreso acumulable del donatario salvo exención familiar conforme al Artículo 93 Fracción XIX-a LISR), y la legislación estatal de Impuesto sobre Adquisición de Inmuebles (ISAI) aplicable al donatario en caso de bienes inmuebles. Para la formalización notarial de bienes inmuebles, el Notario Público calculará y retendrá los impuestos aplicables.

VI. LEY APLICABLE Y JURISDICCIÓN

El presente acuerdo se rige por el Código Civil Federal (Artículos 2332–2383) y el Código Fiscal de la Federación. Para cualquier controversia, las partes se someten a la jurisdicción de los Juzgados Civiles del domicilio del donante.

FIRMAS

En [Contract City], a [Contract Date].

EL DONANTE:

[Donor Name]

Firma: _________________________

EL/LA DONATARIO/A:

[Donee Name]

Firma: _________________________

Donor (Donante)

________________

Signature

Donee (Donatario/a)

________________

Signature

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What Is a Donation Agreement Inter Vivos Mexico (Acuerdo de Donación Inter Vivos)?

A Donation Agreement Inter Vivos Mexico (Acuerdo de Donación Inter Vivos) is a formal legal instrument governed by Articles 2332 through 2383 of the Código Civil Federal (CCF) by which a living donor (donante) gratuitously (a título gratuito) transfers ownership of property — whether movable (bienes muebles) or immovable (bienes inmuebles) — to a donee (donatario) who accepts the transfer during both parties' lifetimes. The designation inter vivos (between the living) distinguishes this instrument from a testamentary donation (donación mortis causa or legado), which takes effect only upon the donor's death under the succession rules of Articles 1285 through 1308 CCF. Article 2332 CCF defines donación as the contract by which one person transfers to another, gratuitously, a part or the totality of their present assets (bienes presentes), requiring acceptance by the donee.

The CCF recognizes several categories of donación inter vivos, each with distinct formality and acceptance requirements. Article 2338 CCF establishes that donations of movable property with a value not exceeding 200 times the daily minimum wage (salario mínimo general vigente en la Ciudad de México) — approximately $22,000 MXN for 2025 — may be made verbally (donación verbal) and are perfected by immediate delivery of the donated thing. Article 2339 CCF requires that donations of movable property exceeding this threshold must be made in writing, and that the acceptance must also be in writing and delivered to the donor during the donor's lifetime. Article 2340 CCF mandates that donations of real property (inmuebles) be formalized through escritura pública before a Notario Público, with the donee's acceptance in the same deed or a separate notarial instrument — without this formality, the donation is null and void.

The Acuerdo de Donación Inter Vivos Mexico is a widely used estate planning and wealth transfer instrument. In the context of Mexican family law, parents and grandparents use inter vivos donations to make gifts to children and grandchildren during their lifetime, thereby reducing their taxable estate, simplifying the eventual succession process, and potentially qualifying for the family donation ISR exemption under Article 93 Section XIX-a of the Ley del Impuesto sobre la Renta (LISR). For businesses, inter vivos donations are used to transfer company shares (acciones o partes sociales) between shareholders, to make charitable contributions to donatarias autorizadas registered with the SAT under Article 82 LISR, and to transfer personal property assets as part of corporate restructuring.

The Código Civil Federal Articles 2356 through 2381 govern the modalities of the donation — including conditional donations (donaciones condicionales) subject to a future uncertain event (condición suspensiva), onerous donations (donaciones onerosas) subject to a charge (modo or carga) that does not constitute payment (for example, the donee must maintain the donor), and remuneratory donations (donaciones remuneratorias) made in gratitude for services received. Article 2370 CCF establishes the grounds for revocation of a donation for ingratitude (ingratitud) by the donee — including attempting to cause the donor's death, making false criminal accusations, refusing to support an impoverished donor, or committing serious offenses. Revocation for ingratitude must be pursued judicially within one year of the ingrateful act under Article 2373 CCF.

For tax purposes, every donation in Mexico is treated as a deemed sale (enajenación) by the donor under Article 14 of the Código Fiscal de la Federación (CFF), triggering ISR on any capital gain. The donee who receives property by donation must include the fair market value as taxable income under Article 130 LISR, unless the donation is between qualifying family members exempt under Article 93 XIX-a LISR. The SAT has authority under Article 42 CFF to audit donation transactions and recharacterize simulated donations (donaciones simuladas) masking disguised sales. ISAI (Impuesto sobre Adquisición de Inmuebles) applies to the donee when real property is donated, calculated on the higher of the agreed value or the cadastral value per the applicable state Ley de Hacienda.

The Donación Inter Vivos Mexico is particularly significant in estate planning because it removes assets from the donor's estate during their lifetime, eliminating the need for those assets to pass through the juicio sucesorio (succession proceeding) after the donor's death. In Mexico, intestate succession proceedings before the Juzgado Familiar or Civil can take two to five years and involve significant notarial, attorney, and court fees — an inter vivos donation of real property to intended beneficiaries can accomplish the same transfer in 30 to 60 days through a single notarial escritura de donación. However, the donor permanently loses ownership of the donated property from the moment of donation — unlike a testamentary bequest, which can be modified or revoked by the testator at any time before death without restriction.

When Do You Need a Donation Agreement Inter Vivos Mexico (Acuerdo de Donación Inter Vivos)?

A Donation Agreement Inter Vivos Mexico is required in any situation where a living person or entity wishes to make a gratuitous transfer of property to another during their lifetime. Specific situations include:

Family estate planning: When parents, grandparents, or other relatives wish to transfer movable property (vehicles, bank accounts, personal property) or immovable property (real estate) to children, grandchildren, or other beneficiaries during their lifetime, to reduce estate assets, avoid succession costs, and benefit from the family donation ISR exemption under LISR art. 93 XIX-a. Mexican succession proceedings (juicio sucesorio) under the Código Civil Federal and state civil codes can take years — an inter vivos donation achieves the same transfer immediately.

Charitable giving: When individuals or companies wish to donate property to a SAT-authorized donataria autorizada (civil association, foundation, educational institution, or cultural entity) under Article 82 LISR. Corporate donations to authorized donees may be deductible from ISR up to 7% of the prior year's taxable income under Articles 25 Section I and 27 Section IX LISR.

Anticipation of inheritance: When a donor with several potential heirs wishes to avoid future disputes by distributing assets equitably among beneficiaries during their lifetime, specifying whether each donation is or is not an advance on the heir's share (anticipo de herencia) subject to collation (colación) under Articles 2359 CCF.

Corporate share transfers: When shareholders wish to transfer shares (acciones) or equity interests (partes sociales) to family members or co-investors as a gift — which requires a written donation agreement and compliance with the Ley General de Sociedades Mercantiles (LGSM) and the company's estatutos sociales registered with the Registro Público de Comercio (RPC).

Vehicle and personal property gifts: When a donor wishes to gift a vehicle (automóvil), machinery, equipment, or other movable property — donations of movable property above 200 minimum wages require a written agreement under Article 2339 CCF, and vehicle transfers must be notified to the Registro Público Vehicular (REPUVE) and state motor vehicle authorities.

Under Código Civil Federal arts. 2332–2383, Código Fiscal de la Federación art. 14, and LISR arts. 93, 119–128, 130, every inter vivos donation with significant tax implications should be reviewed by a Notario Público and a contador público before execution to confirm correct fiscal treatment.

What to Include in Your Donation Agreement Inter Vivos Mexico (Acuerdo de Donación Inter Vivos)

A valid Donation Agreement Inter Vivos Mexico under the Código Civil Federal arts. 2332–2383 must include the following essential elements:

Party Identification: Full legal name, RFC, CURP (individuals), and domicile of both donor (donante) and donee (donatario). The relationship between the parties (family, unrelated, corporate) determines applicable ISR exemptions and the need for notarial formalization under CCF arts. 2338–2340.

Property Description: Precise description of the donated property — for real property (inmuebles), the full legal description including RPP folio real, clave catastral, surface area, and current encumbrances; for movable property (muebles), the make, model, serial number, or other identifying characteristics; for financial instruments, the account number, institution, and balance.

Gratuitous Nature Declaration: An express statement that the donation is made a título gratuito (without monetary consideration) and that the donor acts with animus donandi (intent to benefit the donee), consistent with Article 2332 CCF. The gratuitous nature distinguishes the donation from an onerous contract and determines the applicable tax treatment.

Acceptance by the Donee: Pursuant to Articles 2338–2340 CCF, the donee must expressly accept the donation — in writing for movable property donations above the minimum wage threshold, and in notarial deed for all real property donations. Acceptance must be communicated to the donor during the donor's lifetime for the donation to be perfected. Without valid acceptance, no donation exists under Mexican civil law.

Modalities (Conditions, Charges, and Revocation Terms): Any conditions (condiciones suspensivas or resolutorias), charges (modos), usufruct reservations (reservas de usufructo), or reversion conditions (condiciones de reversión) under Articles 2346–2360 CCF. Onerous donations (donaciones onerosas) subject to a charge — such as the donee maintaining the donor — must specify the value of the charge, which is deducted from the donee's taxable income base under LISR.

Fair Market Value: The current fair market value of the donated property, established by a perito valuador's avalúo for real property or by comparable market data for movable property — required by the SAT and the Notario Público for ISR and ISAI calculation.

Tax Acknowledgment: The parties' acknowledgment of the applicable ISR obligations (donor: capital gains; donee: taxable income unless exempt under LISR art. 93 XIX-a) and ISAI (donee, if real property), and agreement to comply with SAT reporting requirements under CFF art. 27, including the issuance of a CFDI de ingreso by the donor where required.

Collation and Inofficious Donation Clause: Where the donor has forced heirs (herederos forzosos — lineal descendants, ascendants, or surviving spouse), the agreement should state expressly whether the donation constitutes an advance on the recipient's inheritance share (anticipo de herencia) subject to collation (colación) under Article 2359 CCF, or whether it is made outside of the anticipated estate share (con dispensa de colación). This clause directly affects the calculation of each heir's forced share (porción legítima) after the donor's death and should be drafted with guidance from a Notario Público experienced in estate planning under the Código Civil Federal. Failure to address collation expressly in the notarial deed can lead to costly post-mortem disputes among forced heirs before the Juzgado Familiar.

Forms-legal.com provides this Donation Agreement Inter Vivos Mexico template as a practical starting point for planning inter vivos property transfers. Consult a Notario Público for the required escritura pública for real property donations and a contador público autorizado for ISR planning before executing the donation.

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