Mexico: Corporate and Company Law

Institutional investors scrutinize venture capital fund structures with the same rigor they apply to management teams and investment theses. This comprehensive guide explores the internationally recognized legal framework combining Ontario Limited Partnerships and Delaware LLCs, explaining how sophisticated fund structures facilitate capital raising, inspire investor confidence, and align economic incentives between general partners and limited partners throughout the fund lifecycle.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has published new simplification measures for REPSE registration procedures in Mexico, significantly reducing administrative burdens and processing times for companies providing specialized services. These changes consolidate multiple procedures into a single process, eliminate certain documentation requirements, and cut resolution times by up to 75% for smaller companies.

When a foreign company or entrepreneur evaluates setting up in Mexico, one of the first questions that arises is whether they need a Mexican partner to operate without complications.

The MVE, which will be enforceable as of April 1, 2026, is a digital document integrated into Mexico's Single Window for Foreign Trade (VUCEM – Ventanilla Única de Comercio Exterior) through which importers must declare the customs value of goods entering Mexico.

Mexico's customs and foreign trade legal framework has evolved into a substance-based compliance model. Authorities now expect importers to demonstrate not only what was imported, but also why, under what legal relationship, and under what economic terms the transaction took place.

Meet the legal professionals at Foley & Lardner LLP's Mexico office, including Roberto Arena Reyes Retana, Aldo Mendoza, and Patricio Sandoval. Each attorney brings specialized expertise to serve clients across various practice areas and industries.

The 2025 Mexican Customs Law Amendment is now official. Published on 19 November 2025, it will enter into force on 1 January 2026...

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