Get your Tijuana operation up and running in less than three months with a shelter company in Mexico
SHELTER PROGRAM IN MEXICO
A unique approach for foreign manufacturers
Every manufacturing company has a main goal in mind: developing excellent quality products. At the same time, meeting quality standards or achieving a fast supply chain are essential aspects and indicators of the company’s productivity. To achieve this, more companies are choosing to operate successfully in a foreign country with the Shelter program in Mexico
Starting a business in Mexico under this operating model is a unique opportunity for foreign manufacturers. The maquiladora program allows the temporary importation of goods for industrial processes, merchandise services, and provision of services. Additionally, shelter includes aspects that help reduce the risk of establishing a business in another country and streamline the process of foreign investment in Mexico.
INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND LOWER THE RISK
IMMEX Guarantee
The IMMEX program (Manufacturing Industry, Maquila and Export Services) offers several maquiladora operating models that provide facilities to foreign manufacturing companies, helping promote business opportunities in Mexico at competitive prices and reaching the highest quality standards.
The shelter company is responsible for leasing the facility*, hiring, paying taxes, paying employees, doing import & export activities, and getting all the permits and licenses needed. At the same time, the client focuses solely on everything related to manufacturing and operations, whether it’s aerospace manufacturing in Mexico or medical device manufacturing in Mexico, among others.
*The shelter company leases the facility, but the client is the guarantor.
Bet on a safe and productive operation with the help of an association experienced in all the required processes
STREAMLINE YOUR PROCESSES AND EXPONENTIATE PROFITS
International Success
We know maquiladoras in Mexico operate in different ways. A common feature is tax exemption, but there are different ways to set up a company in the country. The shelter case operates through an existing Mexican entity or one created exclusively for the foreign company.
In this way, companies get multiple benefits that help the success and growth of manufacturers in automotive manufacturing in Mexico or electronics manufacturing in Mexico.
- Reduced legal and fiscal exposure for the client in Mexico.
- It’s the most efficient option for setting up an operation. A company can get up and running in less than three months.
- Under this model, a foreign company doesn’t need to hire administrative personnel.
- Instead, the shelter will put together a team of experts assigned to the operation.
- The shelter is the fastest route to get the IMMEX program and VAT certification ready for the initial importations and exportations.
- All the IT administrative software will be provided by the shelter company and included in the shelter service.
- Legal, fiscal, and labor consulting will be included as part of the service or as a pass-through cost at a preferential rate.
- The foreign company focuses on the core business, manufacturing, quality, and production, while an expert takes care of the administrative, back office, trade import/export, and compliance activities.
- With the shelter program, a foreign company will quickly reach a financial break-even point vs. operating alone.
RECEIVE ASSISTANCE AND MEET YOUR GOALS
Shelter Services
Focused on economic development in Mexico, Tijuana EDC provides business advisory and consulting services to foreign investors so they can learn about contract manufacturing solutions in Mexico.
Shelter services typically cover six functional areas:
1. CUSTOMS, IMPORT/EXPORT, AND DAY-TO-DAY BORDER CROSSING ASSISTANCE
Get all the needed permits and customs certifications to operate in Mexico, including the IMMEX/MAQUILADORA program.
2. HUMAN RESOURCES
Recruitment, workers retention, compliance with Mexican labor laws, and HR supervision.
3. GOVERNMENT AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Oversight of environmental, health, and safety regulations as legal compliance.
4. SITE SELECTION
Analysis of facility locations, available labor pool, suggested salaries/benefits, and vendor sourcing.
5. ACCOUNTING, ADMINISTRATION, AND TAX COMPLIANCE
Ensure compliance regarding taxes, payroll, local payments, and financial reports.
SECURE OPERATION
Advice and consulting
The shelter program implies better manufacturing costs without reducing the quality of operations since we always seek to match the processes and results at the same level as the foreign company.
For more information, feel free to contact any of the Tijuana EDC shelter partners:
