Destinations/Mexico Desk
Active Desk

Expand into Mexico
with Local Execution

FDI Desk coordinates the full spectrum of market entry, legal setup, site selection, energy, and manufacturing services for companies entering Mexico and the Baja California region.

$900B+
GDP (2024 est.)
Latin America's 2nd largest economy
#1
U.S. Trade Partner
Surpassing China in 2023
130M+
Population
Large and growing workforce
32
Free Trade Agreements
Widest FTA network in Latin America

Why Mexico

One of the World's Most Strategic FDI Destinations

Mexico's USMCA membership, geographic proximity to the United States, competitive manufacturing costs, and expanding industrial infrastructure make it the top nearshoring destination in the world.

The country has diversified beyond automotive and electronics — with growing sectors in energy, aerospace, agribusiness, healthcare, and digital services — creating broad opportunities across industries.

World-class industrial parks in Monterrey, Tijuana, Juárez, and the Bajío
Deep labor pool with competitive wage structures
Strong logistics and port infrastructure on both coasts
Energy sector expansion under infrastructure investment programs
Baja California corridor — Mexico's most dynamic cross-border zone

USMCA Advantage

As a USMCA member, Mexico offers preferential trade conditions with the United States and Canada — making it the ideal production base for companies serving the North American market without tariff exposure.

Tariff-Free Access
To the United States and Canada for qualifying goods
Rules of Origin
Clear regional content requirements for sector compliance
IP Protections
Strengthened intellectual property rights under USMCA
Dispute Resolution
Structured investor-state dispute mechanisms

Sector Coverage

What FDI Desk Covers in Mexico

Nearshoring & Manufacturing

Mexico is the premier nearshoring destination for companies shifting supply chains from Asia. Industrial parks in Monterrey, Juárez, Tijuana, and Baja California offer world-class manufacturing infrastructure.

NeofabsNecseraSymfra

Energy & LNG

Mexico's energy reform and growing LNG sector present significant investment opportunities for domestic and international energy companies looking to develop infrastructure and projects.

LNG ClusterEnergies Invest

Real Estate & Industrial Parks

The Baja California corridor and major industrial zones offer both commercial and industrial real estate opportunities — from manufacturing facilities to business parks and logistics hubs.

NecseraCaliviera

Legal, Tax & Compliance

FDI Desk coordinates legal structuring, SAT registration, corporate compliance, and ongoing tax advisory for companies establishing entities and operations in Mexico.

LEXGATEWAYValqus

Investment Promotion

FDI Desk supports investors evaluating Mexico-based opportunities — from industrial site selection and sector analysis to project structuring and local partner identification.

Energies InvestValqus

Baja California – Ensenada–San Diego Corridor

The Baja California region — and particularly the Ensenada–San Diego corridor — is one of the world's most dynamic cross-border economic zones, with growing industrial, real estate, and investment activity.

CalivieraLogium GroupNeofabs

Legal Setup

Incorporation and Tax Setup in Mexico

FDI Desk, through LEXGATEWAY and Valqus, coordinates the full legal and tax setup process for foreign companies entering Mexico — ensuring proper structuring, registration, and compliance from day one.

Request Legal Setup Support
01
Entity Type Selection
S.A. de C.V., S. de R.L., or other vehicle selection based on activity and structure.
02
Name Registration
Permit and approval from the Ministry of Economy (RNIE).
03
Articles of Incorporation
Notarized constitutive act drafted and executed.
04
Tax Registration (RFC)
Registration with SAT and tax domicile establishment.
05
Bank Account Setup
Business banking coordination with local financial institutions.
06
IMSS and Labor Registration
Social security and employer registration for workforce compliance.

Ready to Enter the Mexican Market?

FDI Desk provides coordinated market entry, legal, real estate, manufacturing, and sector-specific support for companies expanding into Mexico and the Baja California region.