Registration of Companies and Subsidiaries in Mexico - Fully Compliant and Ready for Business
Expand into Mexico with confidence. Our firm offers a one-stop, end-to-end service for the formation and registration of companies, subsidiaries, and investment vehicles in Mexico—completed within 7 business days* and supported by robust regulatory oversight to ensure a seamless transition from planning to full operations.
Following incorporation, we continue to support clients through an integrated post-formation services platform that includes statutory legal representation in Mexico, tax registration (RFC), opening corporate bank accounts and ongoing operational support covering bookkeeping and tax compliance, payroll administration, invoicing, and labor and employment compliance, ensuring sustained and compliant business operations in Mexico.
*Upon receipt of complete client documentation
Receive tailored guidance on the steps required to establish a company or subsidiary in Mexico.
Trusted by multinational enterprises and global investors for more than 25 years.
Expanding corporate operations into Mexico requires navigating complex regulatory, administrative, fiscal, and legal frameworks. Executive teams rely on advisers capable of delivering clarity, strategic structure and strict compliance—while ensuring that timelines, risk mitigation, and operational readiness meet corporate expectations. Our model provides:.
1.-Pre-Incorporation Advisory
Assessment of the corporate group’s objectives, operational model, shareholder structure, regulatory considerations, and sector-specific requirements.
2.- Entity Formation & Required Registrations
Determination of the appropriate legal entity type and governance framework; preparation of regulatory documentation; coordination with notarial and governmental authorities and execution of formation instruments, registrations with the Commercial Registry, tax authorities, labor institutions, social security agencies, and foreign-investment authorities.
3.-Comprehensive post-formation enablement and long-term corporate support, covering accounting and payroll setup, contractual and employment frameworks, governance and compliance mechanisms, and continuous legal, transactional, tax, and operational advisory.
- Full-cycle entity formation and regulatory management, including corporate structuring, foreign-investment filings, tax and labor registrations, and transaction-ready documentation.
- Integrated post-formation support, encompassing accounting, payroll, tax compliance, labor-law advisory, contract drafting, and legal representation—centralized within a unified firm structure.
- Extensive experience representing foreign entities and multinational groups, including Fortune 500 organizations and global investors.
- Ongoing legal, corporate, accounting, payroll, and compliance management—allowing organizations to consolidate key operational functions under one advisory structure.
- A bilingual, bicultural legal and corporate team, facilitating cross-border decision-making and eliminating communication barriers.
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Company and Subsidiary Registration Services Overview
Foreign companies operating in Mexico must follow specific legal, administrative, and regulatory procedures. Our firm assists clients in meeting these requirements with precision and consistency, handling the documentation, filings, and corporate acts necessary to maintain full legal compliance.
Our services include:
Strategic Establishment of Corporate Entities in Mexico
At Reséndiz Wong Abogados, our Corporate and Business Law team advises corporate leadership and management groups in identifying strategic, compliant, and efficient solutions to support their organizational objectives.
In Mexico, the incorporation of business enterprises requires completing several steps before the corresponding administrative authorities, as well as preparing the relevant legal documents inherent to the incorporation process. Our Corporate and Business Law Group has the necessary experience and local contacts to assure a smooth process. Likewise, once incorporated, business enterprises are required by statute to prepare and maintain registers regarding their management and corporate modifications, which must be periodically updated.
We provide comprehensive legal advisory services for the formation of corporate entities in Mexico in alignment with each organization’s strategic objectives. This includes preparing all filings, writs, and related documents required for proper incorporation; maintaining corporate records; drafting shareholders’ and partners’ meeting minutes in compliance with statutory obligations; and supporting the preparation and execution of documents necessary to implement corporate or business decisions following incorporation, including the following services:
Full Scope of Our Legal Services
- Expert legal advice on foreign investment, corporate law and business.
- Filings with the Ministry of Economy to organize legal entities and subsidiaries
- Clauses to admit or exclude foreign equity participation
- Changes of corporate name and/or structure
- Establishment of subsidiaries of foreign companies in Mexico
- Formation of legal entities to carry out business activities
- Opening of branches, representative offices, and permanent establishments
- Legal advice on strategic alliances, associations, distribution and commission agreements
- Drafting articles of incorporation or association for corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, civil associations, non-profit organizations, and other legal entities
- Shareholders’ agreements, including joint ventures and other forms of association
- Drafting of shareholders’ meeting minutes, board meetings and all related documentation
- Resolutions regarding approval of fiscal year results
- Amendments to articles of incorporation
- Mergers, consolidations, spin-offs, split-offs, acquisitions
- Transformations and other corporate restructure
- Preparation of general and special powers of attorney
- Protocolization of powers and corporate acts as required
- Arrangements with notaries public and commercial brokers (corredores públicos)
- Registration of documents in notarial files and recording of corporate minutes
- Authentication of signatures, certification of documents, and public instruments
- Documentation related to conveyance or encumbrances of real property and shipping
- Obtaining public records of transactions
- Corporate record maintenance
- Registration of corporate documents in the Commercial Public Registry (Registro Público de Comercio), including charters, amendments, branches, and general powers of attorney
- Dissolution, liquidation, and reorganization procedures
- Drafting and structuring of transactions, including international contracts
If your company plans to establish a subsidiary, branch, or commercial presence in Mexico, request a consultation with our attorneys.
Why Foreign Companies Work With Our Firm
Foreign corporations establishing operations in Mexico require a legal partner capable of delivering precision, rigor, and strategic clarity at every stage of the process. Our firm transforms complex regulatory, corporate, and compliance requirements into a seamless, business-ready framework—reducing risk, eliminating operational hurdles, and accelerating your organization’s ability to operate confidently in the Mexican market.
Executive teams rely on our integrated capabilities across corporate law, tax, labor, governance, and compliance to consolidate essential functions under a single, trusted advisory structure. This multidisciplinary approach ensures consistency, efficiency, and full alignment with global corporate standards.
With decades of experience representing multinational enterprises across diverse industries, we understand the expectations, governance protocols, and strategic priorities that drive high-stakes expansion decisions. Our firm provides the depth, foresight, and reliability required to safeguard your investment and to position your organization for sustained success in Mexico.
Frequently Addressed Client Concerns
Organizations evaluating an expansion into Mexico often seek clarity on the regulatory, corporate, and operational implications of forming a local entity. Our firm routinely addresses these concerns with the technical depth and strategic perspective required by multinational enterprises and their leadership teams.
Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
We manage the filings and registrations required for entity formation, ensuring alignment with corporate, tax, labor, and foreign-investment regulations from day one.
Corporate Structure and Governance
We advise on the appropriate legal entity, governance framework, and statutory documentation, and we prepare all corporate records and resolutions necessary for compliant operations.
Cross-Border and Operational Considerations
We provide targeted guidance on contractual, transactional, tax, and employment matters affecting the organization’s entry and ongoing operations in Mexico.
The decision to expand into Mexico carries strategic significance for any corporate group. Our firm offers the legal precision, regulatory insight, and cross-border experience required to establish a fully compliant, well-structured entity capable of supporting long-term growth and operational stability in Mexico.
We invite your leadership team to speak with our attorneys to evaluate the optimal legal structure, requirements, and implementation strategy for your organization’s expansion into Mexico.
