Services for foreign manufacturing companies in Mexico

Human Resources, Hiring and Payroll Outsourcing in Mexico

Site Selection

Due to Mexico’s industrial area size and that each state offers different advantages, the site selection process can be challenging.

Therefore, a successfull decision can only be made with reliable data and local knowledge.
Our experienced consultants facilitate your site selection process.

Site selection factors to consider

Labor: As labor is a key factor for manufacturing companies, we perform a complex analysis of labor availability taking into account: demographics, educational graduation rates, unemployment rates, among others. In addition, we can provide a comparison of wage rates between states and areas of interest.

Infraestructure: Availability of roads, railroad, electricity among others are key for and ensuring a successful operation.

Security: It is key to select a site that ensures that your operation and personal will be secure in Mexico.

Government Incentives: Each state counts with a different policies to offer incentives for foreign companies according to the investment amount and job generation.

Top Manufacturing Regions

North Border Zone: Right on the US- Mexico border is the region with higher manufacturing industry due to its proximity to United States, which is a great advantage logistics wise but facilities, wages and services are more costly than other parts of Mexico.

Bajio Region: Hosts important manufacturing clusters such as the automotive and aerospace, provided great accessibility to different parts of Mexico.

Northeast Region: Composed by the states of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Chihuahua, are highly important manufacturing areas due to its proximity to US and availability of skilled labor.

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Startup & Shelter

MEXCENTRIX has well-established operations that can accommodate the fastest possible start-up. Depending on the nature of your company’s manufacturing needs, we can get your operations up and running in as little as 30 business days with a cost-effective and flexible commercial shared services plan. During the start-up phase we support you with site selection and obtaining all permits and licenses to operate in Mexico.
Our shelter services will allow your company to avoid unnecessary problems and costly mistakes.

What is the Mexico Shelter Services Program?

The safe harbor program is one of the safest and fastest way to start operations in Mexico. Through a safe harbor partner you can concentrate on your core business while the safe harbor company takes care of all administrative and legal compliance functions. We take care of contracting and payroll management, import/export coordination, tax and accounting, environmental health and safety, among others.
In addition, partnering with a shelter service provider gives you immediate access to the IMMEX Program, VAT and IEPS Certification among others.
Mexcentrix’s shelter services allow companies to reach their potential in Mexico and operate without the high upfront costs and delays. We have helped more than 30 companies to successfully establish their manufacturing operations in Mexico, learn more about our success stories.

Why choose our Sheltering Services Program?

Through our shelter services we enable companies to improve cost efficiency and reduce manufacturing risk in Mexico by outsourcing the management of the manufacturing plant in Mexico, including Human Resources, Taxes, Accounting, Foreign Trade, among others.
The main advantages of operating through our hosting services are: Faster start-up No legal liability No legal liability Cost savings Access to expert administrative support Reduced costs and delays in border crossing Effective union relations and negotiations Ensure 1% compliance with Mexican labor, tax and foreign trade regulations. Under our safe harbor services, you can operate under a Mexican legal entity owned by Mexcentrix or under your own Mexican legal entity. We take care of the incorporation process for you.

Incorporation of a company in México

Mexcentrix will facilitate every step your company needs to get started. From the drafting and signing of the bylaws to its registration before a notary public, and help you comply with all the legal requirements of each step: Inform the Ministry of Economy at the beginning of the use of the name. Register with the Public Registry of Commerce, of the Ministry of Economy, to obtain authorization for commercial acts. Register with the National Registry of Foreign Investment. Register with the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) so that the company can obtain its tax identification number (RFC) and electronic signature (e.sign). Register with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the National Workers’ Housing Fund Institute (INFONAVIT).

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Human Resources

MEXCENTRIX believes the most valuable asset in business is human capital. That’s why we focus on recruiting passionate and talented staff and invest significantly in staff development.

Selection Recruiting Process

Through our network and database, Mexcentrix provides a pool of appropriate candidates for the company to interview. These candidates are previously screened by our HR department through interviews and application of employment tests.

Hiring process and registration with authorities

We take care of the proposal and contract signature, registration with authorities, and on-boarding.

Payroll Personnel Administration

Our payroll experts understand all aspects required by Mexican Federal Labor Law and are constantly updated on new regulations.
We take care of incidence management, vacation control, benefits management, management of IMSS, SAR, INFONAVIT, FONACOT among others.
With our HR Portal, employees can review their payslip, vacations, absences among others.

Human Resources

We assign an HR coordinator to our clients’ facilities in order to take care of day-to-day employee relations, employee termination, payroll questions, problem-solving, and coordinating general services.
Mexcentrix takes care of managing individual contracts and union contract evaluation. We have excellent working relationships with union leaders at the state and national level, therefore we have more than 20 years free of problems with the union.

Other HR Services

General services coordination (transport, food services, uniforms, etc.)
Training coordination and support
Compensation management
Health and safety assistance
Personnel integration events

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Foreign Trade

Registration and management of programs that can reduce import duties, such as PROSEC, ReglaOctava (8th Rule), IMMEX, and Certification for VAT and ET. Through our in-depth experience and know-how of these complex programs, we can maximize benefits while being fully compliant with government requirements.

IMMEX Program Management

MEXCENTRIX offers temporary import inventory management; fixed asset, INEGI, SAT and SE filing management and virtual customs operations; all in our user-friendly system that adapts to your company´s needs, while ensuring 100% compliance.

Import & Export Documentation Management

As paperwork errors can lead to high fines or closure of businesses, our experience and constant track on changing requirements, will guarantee compliance, no fines, and risk mitigation.

Border Crossing Coordination

Through our strategic alliance with custom brokers, warehouses, and years of experience; we guarantee to import into Mexico with no delays or customs issues.

Freight and Logistics Coordination

We provide value-added solutions, with competitive advantages in prices, while ensuring CTPAT certification, and providing precise tracking information.

Consulting and Auditing

Free trade agreements: we know how to leverage our unequaled understanding of Mexico´s trade agreements into an effective strategy for your business, significantly reducing costs and streamlining logistics.

Tariff classification: Classifying your goods to the correct tariff is essential to ensure the correct compliance through the identification of non-tariff regulations and restrictions.

IMMEX Program: Evaluation and audit of IMMEX program including legal compliance and control of temporary inventory, verifying compliance of legal requirements.

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Tax & Accounting

Mexcentrix ensures compliance with the accounting principles and tax requirements for your manufacturing company in Mexico.

Account Playable

We take care of receiving, validating, and booking supplier invoices in our accounting system. Our innovative and easy-to-use AP system allows you to control cash flow by paying only overdue invoices and tracking purchases in real time worldwide.

Accounts Receivable

Our system uses a certified billing tool that issues your tax invoices and records them in our accounting system automatically.

Financial Statements

We deliver periodic financial statements and any other reports you need as quickly as your business requires.

Tax Filing

We calculate and file your provisional and annual:

Income Tax
Withheld Income Tax
Monthly VAT
Monthly Withheld VAT
Payroll Tax

Guaranteeing 100% compliance, Mexcentrix files informational returns like DIOT and DIMM, and generates all reports required by the Mexican government.

Tax Refunds & Tracking

With years of experience, Mexcentrix handles extensive paperwork and processes to receive refunds from tax authorities or the offsetting process, applying it to payable taxes, streamlining capital recovery.

Consulting & Auditing

We evaluate and guide compliance with accounting standards and tax requirements, as well as improve the effectiveness of processes, controls, and risk management.

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Through our experienced legal advisors, we provide clients with solutions and tools for better decision-making. Our deep expertise allows us to minimize risk for our clients and maximize their potential across our different practice areas.

International Trade

We advise companies on international operations and trade compliance, specializing in businesses with the IMMEX program, helping them execute operations with the legal tools their business requires. We also assist companies in audits before authorities.

Corporate Labor Law

Regulations applicable to companies contain obligations that may go unnoticed but create conditions of insecurity or tax repercussions. We promote legal labor conditions that allow companies to optimize human and material resources, as well as resolve labor disputes promptly.

Corporate Law

Incorporation, modification, corporate restructuring, mergers, spin-offs, transformations, capital increases/decreases. Drafting, negotiation, and contract review. Corporate regularization, management, and custody of corporate books. Corporate governance implementation. Due diligence and corporate compliance. Valuation of movable/immovable property. Business valuation. Transfer pricing studies. General advisory on foreign investment.

Tax Consulting

We help optimize tax payments and employer obligations, ensuring full compliance with tax provisions and implementing applicable treaties in Mexico to avoid double taxation. We design preventive strategies to reduce or avoid legal disputes over tax determinations.

International Trade & Tax Audits

Mexcentrix can assist by representing you in audits by authorities, including:Reviewing/analyzing authority requirementsDrafting responses to observation letters or requesting conclusive agreementsPreparing/administering administrative appeals or nullity lawsuits before Federal CourtsCase follow-up until resolution.

Trademarks & Patents

We advise clients on trademark and patent registration before the IMPI.

Litigation

Tax & Administrative Law: Filing ordinary/extraordinary defenses before administrative authorities (Treasury, CFE, SAT, IMSS, INFONAVIT, etc.) and the Supreme Court, including representation before the Taxpayer Ombudsman.Civil Strategy: High-quality procedures in civil/family law to protect client assets.Commercial Strategy: Contentious procedures in commercial law with a business-focused vision.

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Let our clients speak

Mexcentrix is fast and flexible—that’s what we really liked. Their training and experience truly helped fill a gap in our startup. They became part of my team even before I officially hired them. On a lot of aspects they exceeded my expectations.