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 Establishes Temporary Increase in Textile Tariffs and Temporary Importation Prohibited by IMMEX Program
On December 19, 2024, the Mexican government published in the Official Journal of the Federation the “Decree modifying the tariff of the General Import and Export Tax Law and the Decree for the Promotion of the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry.” (the “Decree”) On the Decree, the Mexican government temporarily modified, until April 23, […]
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 […]
Important Changes to Mexico’s General International Trade Rules Governing the Company Certification Program
On October 14, 2024, the Second Resolution of Amendments to the General International Trade Rules for 2024 (the “Rules”) was published in the Official Journal of the Federation. Below is a brief summary of the most relevant changes to the aforementioned Rules, particularly with regard to Registration in the Company Certification Program: • A new […]
Mexico’s Constitutional Amendment on Strategic Areas and Companies
Today, October 31, 2024, the Decree amending articles 25, 27, and 28 of Mexico’s Constitution (the “Constitution”) regarding strategic areas and companies (the “Constitutional Amendments”) was published in the Official Journal of the Federation, and will enter into force the day after publication. Changes provided by the Constitutional Amendments include: a) Substitute the concept of […]
Mexico Issues New Regulations on Electric Vehicle and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Charging.
On September 10, 2024, Regulation A/108/2024 was published in the Official Journal of the Federation, in which the Energy Regulatory Commission (“CRE”) announced the new General Administrative Provisions on Electromobility (“EV Regulations”). These new EV Regulations seek to regulate the orderly connection of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (“EV”) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (“PHEV”) […]
Important Amendments to Annex 24 of Mexico’s General Rules for International Trade (Inventory Control System for the Business Certification Program)
On October 15, 2024, the Second Resolution of Amendments to the General Rules of International Trade for 2024 and Annexes 1, 2, 5 and 24 was published in the Official Journal of the Federation, through which important changes were made to the Company Certification Program (Esquema de Certificación de Empresas). Aside from opining on the […]
Mexico Enacts Amendments to Mexico City’s Tourism Law and Rules for Private Lodging Accommodations
On April 4, 2024, a decree was published in Mexico City’s Official Journal amending and adding numerous provisions of the local Mexico City Tourism Law (“Tourism Law”), which became effective the day after its publication (the “Amendment”). The main purpose of the Amendment to the Tourism Law is to regulate the services and platforms for […]
