International Business Transactions and Maquiladora Structures:

Mexico is in the top 10 of the largest exporters in the world and is 1st in Latin America. At F&E, we assist our clients in navigating Mexico’s vast network of free trade agreements which grant reciprocal and preferential treatment to more than 45 countries throughout the world. Naturally, we specialize in the USMCA Free Trade Agreement, which includes import-export promotion programs, determination of origin and advance rulings. Our lawyers have over 35 years of experience in IMMEX (Maquiladora), PROSEC, and import-export promotion programs. 

We also actively represent foreign and Mexican companies, joint ventures, importers and exporters in negotiations and dealings with their clients and suppliers, as well as corporations selling their products and services in Mexico. 

F&E represents manufacturing companies in all compliance matters, including foreign trade and tax rules applicable to manufacturing companies. This sector has become the second source of hard currency for Mexico, directly employing more than 2.6 million individuals nationwide. We actively assist foreign corporations in setting up manufacturing operations in Mexico.

Our Services:

• Customs Litigation.

• Customs, commercial and tax authorizations, and certifications.

• IMMEX (maquiladora) operations.

• Legal advice in obtaining benefits from free trade agreements.

• PROSEC.

• Tax incentives for our clients located in the U.S.-Mexico border area.

• Value Added Tax (VAT) preferential treatment resolutions and classification.