Guides for foreign companies

Doing Business in Mexico

Practical overviews of the legal and tax steps to operate in Mexico. Every key point cites the article of Mexican law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.

Compliance Essentials in Mexico: Data Protection, AML, Competition, Consumers and IPKey Mexican compliance rules for foreign companies: the 2025 data protection law, anti-money laundering, merger control, consumer protection and trademarks.Updated October 8, 2026Draft — pending legal review
Foreign Investment Rules in Mexico: Restricted Sectors, Approvals and Real EstateHow Mexico's Foreign Investment Law works: reserved and capped sectors, CNIE approvals, restricted-zone real estate trusts and RNIE filings.Updated October 8, 2026Draft — pending legal review
Hiring Employees in Mexico: Contracts, Hours, Mandatory Benefits and TerminationMexican labor law for foreign employers: contracts, the new 40-hour week, aguinaldo, vacations, profit sharing, IMSS, the outsourcing ban and severance.Updated October 8, 2026Draft — pending legal review
Mexican Taxes for Foreign Companies: ISR, VAT, CFDI e-Invoicing and ComplianceMexican tax basics for foreign groups: residence and permanent establishment, 30% corporate tax, 16% VAT, CFDI e-invoicing, 32-D opinion and filings.Updated October 8, 2026Draft — pending legal review
Setting Up a Company in Mexico: A Practical Guide for Foreign InvestorsCompany types (S.A., S. de R.L., S.A.S.), notary incorporation, RFC and e.firma, foreign investment registry and timelines for a Mexican subsidiary.Updated October 8, 2026Draft — pending legal review
Work Visas and Immigration in Mexico: Visitor and Temporary Resident PermitsHow foreigners can work in Mexico: visitor with work permit, temporary residence tied to a job offer, employer registration, residence cards and deadlines.Updated October 8, 2026Draft — pending legal review

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