NAFTA
NAFTA Update: After 7 Rounds… Crunch Time Finally?
Look for major decisions to be made in April or May that will decide the fate of NAFTA for good (or worse). The following timeline shows the key dates to look forward to this year Read more…
Corporate
Is your company submitting the Annual Economic Report?
Corporations with foreign investment in Mexico (and those described in Section 32, paragraph I and II of the Foreign Investment Law) must submit the Annual Economic Report each year, through which they provide, among other Read more…
Real Estate
8 Rules When Buying Land or Real Estate in Mexico
1. Before putting any cash… Before putting any cash, deposit or signing anything of value away, consult with a reputable mexican lawyer always! 2. Check the origin of the title to land/real estate: Civil or Read more…
NAFTA
The Noise and the Signal in NAFTA’s Rules of Origin Renegotiation
The operative word: China. Why? In 1994, China was a very small player in the world economy including NAFTA. After it’s accession to the WTO, it has managed to gain huge manufacturing surpluses both in the Read more…
Trending
The Legal Status of Marihuana in Mexico
Regardless of your opinion about the consumption and the use of marihuana and its by-products, we cannot ignore the fact that a debate regarding its legalization is necessary in Mexico. However, if it becomes (or Read more…
Immigration
Hiring expat personnel for Mexico
Most Mexican companies are interested in hiring expat personnel, for this to happen the company must obtain an Employer’s Registry, which is obtained before the National Immigration Department (INAMI) at no cost. Among the requirements Read more…