As a North American manufacturing hub and a strategic gateway to the Americas, Mexico, with its advantages under the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), mature industrial chain, and young workforce, has become a key destination for Chinese companies expanding overseas. Worldview Law Firm specializes in SOFOM financial entities and MM manufacturing companies, and has successfully assisted hundreds of Chinese companies in establishing compliant operations in sectors such as automotive, electronics, new energy, e-commerce, and export processing, ensuring their investments benefit from the Mexico Free Trade Agreement.
The most popular company type among foreign investors, with 95% of foreign investments choosing this type.
As a member of the North American Free Trade Agreement (USMCA), Mexico is an ideal springboard for Chinese companies to enter the North American market. Geographically connecting North and Latin America and covering a consumer population of over 1 billion, it is a key node in the restructuring of global supply chains.
Mexico boasts the world's most extensive network of free trade agreements, having signed 14 agreements with more than 50 countries, covering 60% of global GDP, providing Chinese companies with unparalleled market access advantages.
Mexico is the world's 12th largest manufacturing country, with mature industrial clusters and a complete supply chain system, especially with significant advantages in the fields of automobiles, electronics, and aerospace.
Compared to the United States and Canada, Mexico offers highly competitive operating costs, including key production factors such as labor, land, and energy, helping businesses significantly reduce operating costs.
Mexico has signed investment protection agreements with many countries, including China, to provide legal safeguards for foreign investors and ensure investment security and rights protection.
Mexico is vigorously developing emerging industries such as new energy, digital economy, and biotechnology, and the government provides preferential policies to support these industries, offering Chinese companies a broad space for investment and cooperation.
Located in the heart of Mexico's industry, near Texas, USA, it boasts well-developed infrastructure.
It is a center of the automotive industry cluster, with a complete supply chain and strong government support.
Located at the core of the capital economic circle, it boasts a huge market and strong consumption power.
Located near California, USA, it has a well-developed electronics manufacturing industry and convenient export channels.
IMMEX is a unique Mexican bonded processing program that allows the temporary import of raw materials and equipment for processing and export, enjoying zero-tariff treatment.
Annual export value of US$500,000 or more, or exports accounting for more than 10% of sales.
Approval will be granted within 15 working days after submission of complete materials.
Initial approval is for one year, after which an indefinite period can be applied for.
Submit an annual report every May to maintain the export ratio.
Yes, most industries allow 100% foreign ownership. Except for the following restricted sectors:
Most sectors, including manufacturing, services, and technology, are fully open.
Yes, this is mandatory under Mexican law. The legal representative must be a Mexican citizen or a foreign resident with a work permit. Solution:
The normal process takes 3-5 business days. However, it can be expedited through the online pre-application system.
It is recommended to prepare all documents in advance to avoid having to make multiple trips to obtain additional materials.
Variable capital is a feature of Mexican company law, allowing companies to establish a variable portion in addition to fixed capital.
This is why most companies choose the "de CV" (variable capital) form.
Not essential, but extremely important for manufacturing and exporting companies:
If your business involves processing imported raw materials and then re-exporting them, IMMEX certification is required. It is not required for purely domestic sales or service companies.
Mexican law requires companies to distribute 10% of their pre-tax profits to their employees (PTU).
This is a mandatory requirement under labor law and must be considered in financial planning.
Mexican labor laws offer strong protections for employees, and the costs of dismissal include:
It is recommended to sign a fixed-term contract and strictly comply with labor law procedures.
Yes, a physical address within Mexico is required.
Shared office space can be used initially, but it is necessary to ensure that government correspondence can be received.
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