Dispatches from the corridor.
Field notes on permits, plants, and the unglamorous mechanics of landing a factory in México — written by the team that does it.
PTU: Mexico’s Mandatory Profit Sharing, Explained for Employers
PTU is 10% of taxable profit, paid by 30 May and capped at three months of pay. See the split,…
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USMCA Rules of Origin for Manufacturers
USMCA rules of origin decide if your Mexican production enters the US duty free. The thresholds, the RVC maths, certification,…
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What a Shelter Actually Costs in Mexico
Shelter fees run from under $100 to about $400 per employee per month, but they are 16% of the bill.…
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When a Shelter Is the Wrong Choice in Mexico
We run a shelter, and here are the six situations where it is the wrong choice in Mexico: domestic sales,…
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Permanent Establishment Risk Under a Shelter in Mexico
A shelter shields you from permanent establishment in Mexico only while five conditions hold. See what breaks it, and why…
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Aguinaldo: Mexico’s Mandatory 13th-Month Pay, Explained for Employers
Aguinaldo in Mexico is 15 days of salary due before 20 December. See the 2026 dates, two worked examples and…
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Exiting Your Shelter in Mexico and Moving to Your Own Entity
Moving from a shelter to your own entity in Mexico takes 6 to 12 months. The full sequence: IMMEX, importer…
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How to Choose a Shelter Company in Mexico: The 8-Point Scorecard
Choosing among the best shelter companies in Mexico? Use this 8-point scorecard on IMMEX status, tax standing, fees, staffing and…
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