Incorporation with foreign investment
Having capital from abroad does not create a different type of company. You incorporate a corporation, an LLC or an investment promotion company. What changes are the documents, registrations and timelines.
Scope
What this service includes
- Verification of permitted foreign participation for your economic activity
- Documentation of foreign partners: instrument of incorporation, accreditation of representatives, apostille and translation
- Admission or exclusion clause for foreigners under the Foreign Investment Law
- Registration with the Public Commercial Registry and guidance on subsequent notices
Real cases
When do you need it?
Foreign partner joining the capital
A natural or legal person from abroad will acquire shares or interests and you need to do it in compliance with the law from day one.
Fund or international investor
You will receive capital from a fund that requires a clean corporate structure, current permits and registration with the competent authorities.
Operating in regulated sectors
Your activity is subject to caps or restrictions on foreign investment and you need legal certainty about the permitted structure.
Step by step
How the process works
Project analysis
We review activities, shareholders and foreign percentages to determine if a permit or notice with the SRE applies.
SRE management
We prepare and submit the application; we follow up until authorization is obtained.
Signing of the policy
Signing of the incorporation policy before the public broker with the agreed bylaws.
Registrations and notices
Registration with the Public Commercial Registry, tax ID and, where applicable, the National Foreign Investment Registry.
Frequent questions
Frequently asked questions
Does the foreign partner need to be in Mexico to sign?
Not necessarily. They may appear through an attorney, provided the power of attorney meets the formal and legalization requirements. It is advisable to review the power before scheduling the signing.
How long does it take if documents come from abroad?
The incorporation timeline does not change. What takes longer is the prior stage of obtaining, apostille and translation, which is the client's responsibility.
Can a company be one hundred percent foreign-owned?
In most activities, yes. The exceptions are in the Foreign Investment Law and depend on the sector, so reviewing the corporate purpose is the first step.
Is your case commercial?
Describe the act you want to perform and we will confirm whether we are the appropriate official. If we are not, we will tell you.