How to Relocate Your Company to Mexico: A Step-by-Step Guide

Why Companies Are Moving Operations to Mexico

• Competitive labor and operational costs
• Strong trade ties under USMCA
• Access to North and South American markets
• Nearshoring benefits for logistics and compliance
• Tax incentives in some regions for foreign investors

From manufacturing and logistics to tech startups and consulting, companies across sectors are shifting to Mexico for long-term strategic growth.

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Step 1: Choose a Legal Structure

Most foreign companies form either:

• S.A. de C.V. (Corporation)
• S. de R.L. de C.V. (Limited Liability Company)

A local soft-landing partner or Mexican legal firm will guide you through formation.

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Step 2: Appoint a Legal Representative in Mexico

You'll need a legal representative to handle signings, tax registration, and formal representation. This requires a Power of Attorney (POA), which must be:

• Notarized in the U.S.
• Apostilled by the Secretary of State
• Translated into Spanish by a certified perito traductor

Global Felicity Group handles this end-to-end.

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Step 3: Prepare and Legalize U.S. Corporate Documents

Most notarios and government entities in Mexico will request:

• Articles of Incorporation / Certificate of Formation
• Bylaws or Operating Agreement
• EIN Letter from the IRS
• Shareholder or board resolutions
• Certificate of Good Standing

All of these must be apostilled (state or federal) and translated into Spanish, often by a court-certified translator.

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Step 4: Register with Mexican Authorities

Once the entity is formed:

• Register with SAT (tax authority) to obtain an RFC
• Register with IMSS if you plan to hire employees
• Open a Mexican bank account — usually requires in-person signings and apostilled documents

Our support ensures all documents meet the standards of Mexican notaries and banks before your appointment.

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How We Support Your Move

• POA and Shareholder Consent — Remote Online Notarization and apostille for executives or shareholders signing from abroad
• Articles, EIN Letters, Bylaws, Resolutions — Retrieval, apostille, and certified Spanish translation
• Personal documents for legal representatives — Birth certificates, marriage licenses, and FBI background checks for residency or tax filings
• Bank and tax registration — Pre-vetted, correctly apostilled documents to avoid rejection at the appointment

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