Setting Up an Independent Mexican Corporation

For manufacturers interested in doing business in Mexico, CPI’s Independent Corporation Program allows the manufacturing company to set up its own Mexican entity.

Upon the setup of the Mexican entity, CPI obtains all of the necessary federal, state and local permits required with the appropriate Mexican regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance including the IVA Certification.

Whereas CPI’s Shelter Company Program insulates your company from financial and legal exposure while operating in Mexico, the Independent Corporation gives your company full, legal ownership of the Mexican entity. This establishes your company in Mexico similar to an LLC or corporation in the United States.

The time-frame for the setup of the Mexican entity can take 2 months and then the requirements must be met to become an IVA Certified Mexican Entity, preventing an immediate start up if the tax exemption is desired. These details are not left to you alone, CPI is there to support you every step of the way with CPI’s referred attorney or your attorney of preference.

Most often, companies expanding manufacturing operations in Mexico choose to start under CPI’s Shelter Company to minimize ramp-up time and costs. Then once the facility is up and running, some manufacturers choose to migrate to an Independent Corporation.

CPI provides administrative support throughout both of these processes:

• Owning your own Mexican Entity from the inception
• Selecting the name of the Mexican Entity
• Participating in establishing the Benefit Package per local market conditions
• Recommended for manufacturers with over 100 employees