10 things you need to know before establishing a trust in Mexico
By Prof Sergio Guerrero Rosas According to Mexican legislation, a trust is an act whereby the settlor transfers to a trust institution the ownership or title to one or more…
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The new outsourcing reform and its effects on Mexico and the rest of the world
By Prof Sergio Guerrero Rosas Reform In 2021, the Mexican government enacted labour and tax law reforms that prohibit the outsourcing of workers. The new Outsourcing Reform was published in…
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This Pandemic Can Cause Drastic and Unexpected Changes, Are You Prepared?
By Prof Sergio Guerrero Rosas These are strange times we are living in. All around the globe, everything in life has changed, from daily routines, job structure, even home life;…
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New Home Office Reform in Mexico
By Prof Guerrero Rosas The chamber of deputies recently approved reforms to the Federal Work Law, whose purpose is to regulate telework, or “home office”. These reforms began in January…
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The Importance of having a Family Charter and How to Draft It
By Prof Sergio Guerrero Rosas The family charter is one of the most important assets that a family business may have. It is a document that clearly defines a family…
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BUSINESS TAXATION IN MEXICO: AN INTRODUCTION
Business Taxation in Mexico Congress conducts an annual revision of tax law, which is enforced by the tax authority, Servicio de Administración Tributaria, or SAT. Corporate income tax, withholding taxes,…
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KEY STATE PLANNING ISSUES FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS IN MEXICO
By Sergio Guerrero Rosas, Guerrero y Santana, S.C. The issue of estate planning should be of importance to anyone who owns anything from a home to a car, from savings…
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TRANSFER PRICING IN MEXICO: AN INTRODUCTION
Mexico transfer pricing rules stick closely to OECD guidelines, with the basic principle that transactions between related domestic and foreign entities experience the same tax conditions that would occur between…
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GS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FAQ´S
Are you obliged by law to register a trademark? Registration of your trademark is not compulsory, but it is highly recommended as it grants exclusivity within the classes of your…
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AUDIT REPORTING IN MEXICO: AN INTRODUCTION
As of 2012, Mexican auditing and financial reporting are performed to the International Standards on Auditing and the International Financial Reporting Standard. Listed Mexican companies, government-owned companies, finance companies, and…
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
How do you Register a Trademark in Mexico? The process of trademark registration in Mexico is conducted with the Mexican authority of industrial property, the Intituto de Propiedad Industrial, or…
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THE STRUCTURAL REFORMS IN MEXICO
Interview with the Federal Deputy representing the 10th electoral district of the State of Jalisco, Omar Borboa Becerra, on the structural reforms being implemented in Mexico. These reforms are surely…
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BLOCKING A FAMILY MEMBER´S INVOLVEMENT IN A BUSINESS
By Sergio Guerrero Rosas, Guerrero y Santana, S.C. In developed economies, just as in emerging markets, most companies are born as family businesses. However companies or businesses in which a…
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MEXICO “SUGAR TAX” IS IN FACT EXTENSIVE TAX REFORM
By Sergio Guerrero Rosas, Guerrero y Santana, S.C. After receiving the opinion of the Commission of Finance and Public Credit, last month the Mexican Congress approved the economic package proposed…
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