Key differences between Real Estate Professionals in the United States and Mexico

Real estate professionals, commonly referred to as brokers or agents, play an important role in any real estate transaction serving as the main intermediary representing the interests of sellers, buyers, and developers, among other parties. It is important to consider that important differences exist in the regulation and function of the real estate profession in […]

Mexico Grants Tax Incentives to Spur Investment, Training and Technological Innovation

On January 21, 2025, the Mexican Department of Finance and Public Credit published in the Official Journal of the Federation the “Decree by which fiscal incentives are granted to support the national strategy called ‘Plan Mexico’, to promote new investments that encourage dual training programs and promote innovation” (the “Decree”).  The Decree seeks to encourage […]

Temporary exemption to the prohibition to temporary import apparel under an IMMEX Program

On January 13, 2025, official notice number 400.2025.001 (the “Notice”), was published on the electronic portal of the National Foreign Trade Information Service (“SNICE”). This document disclosed the requirements for companies participating in the IMMEX Program to be exempted from the restriction on the temporary importation of textile goods classified under Chapters 61, 62, and […]

Will Mexican Judicial Elections Create a New Mandatory Paid Holiday in Mexico?

Recent judicial reforms in Mexico calling for the popular election of judges, magistrates, and justices of the Federal Judiciary, which could be replicated at the state level, represents an unprecedented event in Mexico’s legal history. Such reforms have raised new concerns within the labor community, particularly regarding whether Sunday, June 1, 2025 will be considered […]

Mexico Finally Enacts Its So-Called “Chair Law”

On December 19, 2024, a Decree was published in the Official Journal of the Federation amending various provisions of Mexico’s Federal Labor Law (the “Decree”) to impose on employers a new obligation to provide their employees with chairs with backrests, either to carry out their work, or to rest, during the workday. The Decree will […]

Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increase for 2025

Article 123, Section A, Paragraph VI of the Mexico Constitution establishes the basis for Mexico’s federal minimum daily wage. The Council of Representatives of the National Commission on Minimum Wages (CONASAMI) unanimously approved a 12% increase in the general daily minimum wage, effective as of January 1, 2025. With this adjustment, the daily minimum wage […]

Industrial Zoning in Mexico

The zoning of a property for industrial purposes in Mexico must be authorized in accordance with the applicable urban development plans and be compatible with the activity that is intended to be carried out at the particular location. There is frequent confusion between the zoning use that a property was originally intended for, which is […]

Mexico’s National Energy Strategies

During November 2024, the Mexican federal government has presented two national public policy strategies for the energy sector: National Strategy for the Electricity Sector  Public Investment. To ensure reliability and continuity in the National Electric System, the strategy outlines a $23.4 billion investment plan by the Federal Electricity Commission (“CFE”) for the 2024-2030 period: $12.3 […]

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