GIOVANNI BRACCINI
Qualified Italian Lawyer in Mexico

There are multiple channels for selling products in Mexico, and eCommerce is becoming one of the main ones.

The number of users shopping online is constantly growing, as are their expectations. Setting up an eCommerce platform in Mexico correctly is therefore essential for achieving results. The regulations to be followed are varied, and our firm can handle them. We can assist you in defining the best vehicle to use for selling your products in Mexico, whether through your digital platform or through the most well-known marketplaces. We can support you in tax aspects, starting from obtaining the RFC, the Mexican VAT number. We can help you comply with Mexican regulations for consumer protection as well as protecting your brand. Additionally, some products must meet specific regulatory requirements to be sold in Mexico, which we can help you obtain.

The Mexican real estate sector represents a great opportunity for those who want to do business in Mexico, especially in beautiful tourist areas like Los Cabos. Foreign investors can also purchase and manage real estate in Mexico, obtaining significant profits. However, in the so-called Restricted Zone, depending on the activity to be carried out, certain limitations must be observed, which nonetheless do not prevent investment. Even if the property to be purchased is within the so-called Ejidos (land parcels assigned to specific Mexican communities), careful intervention is necessary. With the experience of our professionals in this field, we can guide you in investing both in the correct structure to do it properly and in managing the fiscal aspects it may entail.

Tourism is one of the main sectors for the Mexican economy. Mesoamerican history and culture, the fusion with European culture, climate, geographical location, food, and the warmth of the people make Mexico one of the most beautiful and interesting countries from the tourist point of view. The sectors that benefit the most are undoubtedly the hotel, restaurant, and catering (so-called Horeca) ones. In particular, the real estate sector represents a great opportunity, and more and more investors are deciding to do business in this area. Our firm has participated in important corporate operations in this field, assisting both Mexican and international clients.

Our firm’s practice in the ceramics and glass sector results from collaborations and consulting for various companies and international holdings with a presence in Mexico and other countries (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Saudi Arabia). Our experience and relationships in this specific sector allow us to provide reliable, effective, and comprehensive support. We have assisted several clients operating in the ceramics and glass industry in Mexico in both corporate transactions and the ordinary management of activities.

The Food & Beverage sector in Mexico is recording steadily increasing numbers, with a single downturn in 2020, the year affected by the pandemic. Our firm supports companies operating in Mexico in this sector with specialized consultancy. Our areas of intervention include corporate, contractual, and tax consultancy, corporate transactions, assistance in complying with the requirements requested by Mexican institutions and regulations, and support in customs and importation issues.

With the explosion of the so-called nearshoring phenomenon in Mexico, more and more companies are establishing themselves here. Consequently, the demand for increasingly qualified and specialized personnel is increasing. Additionally, in recent years, several reforms have come into effect in Mexico, significantly impacting personnel management. Our Firm can provide specialized consultancy and assistance in the human resources and labor law sectors in Mexico. Moreover, we have contacts with companies involved in personnel search and training, which can be very useful for our clients.

To import and sell textile products in Mexico, specific regulations, especially in customs and importation, must be complied with. We have gained experience in consulting for companies that import and market textile products in Mexico. Furthermore, in Mexico, it is possible to benefit from specific regulations allowing, for example, the importation of products without paying customs duties, provided they are included in specific processing processes aimed at exporting the finished product abroad. Our firm has agreements with specialists who can assist our clients in this type of activity.

Quality, innovation, technology, engineering, attention to detail are some of the characteristics required by the industrial machinery sector in Mexico. Many foreign companies have decided to grow abroad, focusing precisely on the North American market. The conditions are undoubtedly favorable. The industrial development that Mexico has been experiencing for years increases the demand for adequate machinery in various sectors such as automotive, aeronautics, and pharmaceuticals. Whether in managing and protecting commercial relationships with Mexican partners or complying with internal regulations, our firm’s support can help you take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the Mexican market.

The business of foods supplements in Mexico is growing strongly, especially after the pandemic. It is a rather regulated field, and before introducing new products to the market, Mexican health authorities require compliance with precise internal regulations regarding both raw materials and the information allowed, especially on labels and in advertising messages. COFEPRIS is the reference body that also grants import permits for products coming from abroad. Our firm uses professionals experienced in this field to assist our clients in the best possible way.

One of the pillars of the Mexican economy is the transport and logistics industry. Our firm assists logistics companies, including international ones, operating in Mexico. From contracts to insurance, compliance with new provisions introduced by the latest reforms, including fiscal ones, to extraordinary operations involving companies operating in this field. The regulations and reforms governing the transport sector are numerous, and our firm’s professionals will support you with care and professionalism.