IMPI Mexico: Protecting Your Intellectual Property

IMPI Mexico: Protecting Your Intellectual Property IMPI in Mexico is the patent and trademark regulator and manager. It is a Public Decentralized Organism with legal personality of its own. The Ministry of Economy oversees it. Introduction to IMPI Mexico: The Guardian of Your Most Valuable Assets For any innovative company

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SE: Mexico’s Ministry Of Economy

Secretaría de Economía Building SE – Mexico’s Ministry Of The Economy The Mexican Ministry of Economy is the government’s primary interface with industry. It is tasked with building a bridge between Mexico’s productive capacity and the global market. Introduction: The Architect of Mexico’s Industrial and Trade Policy For any international

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IMMEX Program Requirements

The IMMEX program requirements are plenty. IMMEX represents the pinnacle of Mexico’s export promotion strategy, offering a powerful suite of fiscal benefits that have positioned the nation as a global manufacturing leader. For a Mexican company, securing an IMMEX registration is a transformative step, unlocking the ability to compete on

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Legal Overview Immex

A Legal Overview Of The IMMEX Program

Starting a manufacturing operation in Mexico is a powerful strategic move for global businesses. At the heart of this strategy lies the IMMEX program, a sophisticated framework designed to position Mexico as a premier hub for export manufacturing. However, to leverage the program’s full potential, one must understand that it

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IMMEX Shelter

The IMMEX Shelter Program: An Analysis

For foreign enterprises planning to establish manufacturing operations in Mexico, the choice of market entry strategy is a critical decision with long-term financial and operational implications. The landscape of available options is complex, but among them, the IMMEX Shelter Program stands out as a uniquely powerful framework. It is expertly

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prosec and immex

Prosec Mexico: IMMEX Assistant

 Prosec Mexico can benefit your operation. For international manufacturers, Mexico’s IMMEX program is the cornerstone of a competitive North American production strategy. It provides the invaluable ability to temporarily import raw materials and components duty-free, creating a powerful engine for export-oriented manufacturing. However, the benefits of IMMEX are primarily designed

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VAT-IEPS Certificate: IMMEX Main Benefit

For companies in Mexico’s IMMEX program, effective cash flow management is a critical success factor. While the program eliminates duties on temporary imports, navigating the Value-Added Tax (VAT, or IVA) and the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) presents a major fiscal hurdle. The government’s solution is the VAT

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Annex 31

Annex 31: IMMEX VAT & IEPS Credits

For companies operating under Mexico’s IMMEX program, managing the deferral of import duties is a primary benefit. However, a crucial aspect of fiscal compliance involves the Value-Added Tax (VAT, or IVA) and the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS). This requires adherence to the Annex 31 IMMEX framework for

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Immex Virtual Operations: Exporting Locally

The IMMEX program provides a framework for companies to import goods into Mexico for manufacturing and assembly, provided that the final products are exported. A specialized component of this framework is the IMMEX virtual operation, a customs mechanism that addresses transactions occurring between two separate IMMEX-certified companies within Mexico. This

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Annex 24: IMMEX Inventory Control

IMMEX Annex 24 can be a pebble in your shoe if you don’t learn it correctly. You’ve heard the pitch for the IMMEX program. Duty-free temporary imports, a significant VAT exemption, and a strategic position for nearshoring—the benefits for manufacturing in Mexico as of 2025 are compelling and clear. They

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IMMEX Program: Maquiladoras in Mexico

The IMMEX program is the legal framework that regulates maquiladoras in Mexico. It is one of the Foreign Trade Incentives Programs the Mexican government has implemented to make the country more competitive. This comprehensive article discusses everything foreign manufacturers need to know about the IMMEX program and what maquiladoras in

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