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 regarding NAFTA: You Read more…
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 information, their Income Statements for Read more…
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 Ejido? Out of 1.96 million Read more…
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 USA and Mexico. It has Read more…
Regardless of your opinion about the consumption and the use of marijuana and its by-products, we cannot ignore the fact that a debate regarding its legalization is necessary in Mexico. However, if it becomes (or not) legalized, what is to Read more…
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 needed are: Company’s By-laws; Utility Read more…
Happy new year 2018! We are excited (and a bit worried) about what is coming up this year so we wanted to share it with you. Expect more updates from us on relevant topics throughout this year! Mexican Congress deadline Read more…
On November 14 and 30, 2017, GD Legal hosted the workshop “Update on Basic Labor Issues”, with the objective of sharing important data in the Labor and Legal fields, as well as the best practices to implement in the companies Read more…
First part. On February 24, 2017, a decree was published in the Official Federal Official Gazette (DOF) declaring that various provisions of Articles 107 and 123 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States have been amended and added Read more…
(Updated on May 16th, 2018) The Trump Administration wants Rules of Origin in the automotive industry to be national and not trinational. That is contrary to the spirit of integration of NAFTA and it is going to be opposed by Read more…