How to Relocate Your Company to Mexico | GFG Guide

How to Move Your Company’s Operations to Mexico: A Step-by-Step Guide with U.S. Document Support

As global companies seek lower operational costs, proximity to key markets, and access to skilled talent, Mexico is quickly becoming one of the most attractive destinations for business relocation. Whether you're a U.S. business expanding south, a Chinese firm establishing a Latin American presence through a U.S. entity, or a European company investing abroad, this guide breaks down how to move your company’s operations to Mexico — and how Global Felicity Group can streamline your cross-border documentation process.

Why Companies Are Moving Operations to Mexico

Mexico offers:

• Competitive labor and operational costs

• Strong trade ties (USMCA)

• Access to North and South American markets

• Nearshoring benefits for logistics and compliance

• Tax incentives in some regions for foreign investors

From manufacturing and logistics to tech startups and consulting, companies across sectors are shifting operations to Mexico for long-term strategic growth.

Step-by-Step: How to Relocate a Company to Mexico

1. Choose a Legal Structure

Most foreign companies form either an:

• S.A. de C.V. (Corporation), or

• S. de R.L. de C.V. (Limited Liability Company)

A softlanding partner like Genera Softlanding or a local legal firm can guide you through this process.

2. Appoint a Legal Representative in Mexico

You'll need a legal representative to handle signings, tax registration, and formal representation. This requires a Power of Attorney (POA) — which must be:

• Notarized in the U.S.

• Apostilled

• Translated into Spanish

Global Felicity Group handles this entire process.

3. Prepare and Legalize U.S. Corporate Documents

Most notarios and government entities in Mexico will request:

• Articles of Incorporation / Certificate of Formation

• Bylaws or Operating Agreement

• EIN Letter from the IRS

• Shareholder or board resolutions

• Certificate of Good Standing

All of these must be:

• Apostilled (state or federal level)

• Translated into Spanish (often by a court-certified translator)

GFG provides notarization, apostille facilitation, certified translation (including perito traductor), and international delivery.

4. Register the Business with Mexican Authorities

Once the entity is formed:

• Register with SAT (Mexican tax authority) to obtain an RFC

• Register with IMSS if you plan to hire employees

• Open a Mexican bank account (often requires in-person signings and apostilled documents)

Our support ensures all documents meet the standards of Mexican notaries and banks before your appointment.

How Global Felicity Group Supports Your Move

At Global Felicity Group, we handle the U.S. side of your documentation so you can focus on launching your operations abroad. Here’s how we support each key step of your relocation process:

• POA or Shareholder Consent
  We provide Remote Online Notarization (RON) and apostille services for Powers of Attorney and corporate authorizations signed by U.S.-based executives or shareholders located abroad.

• Articles, EIN Letters, Bylaws, and Resolutions
  We retrieve these essential corporate documents, handle state or federal apostilles, and translate them into Spanish to meet legal and notarial requirements in Mexico.

• Personal Documents for Legal Representatives or Immigration
  We facilitate full-service retrieval and translation of U.S. birth certificates, marriage licenses, and FBI background checks — often required for residency, legal rep appointments, or tax filings.

• Bank and Tax Registration
  We ensure all U.S. documents are pre-vetted, correctly apostilled, and translated before submission to Mexican authorities or banks, saving time and avoiding rejection at the appointment stage.

Ready to move your business to Mexico?

Let Global Felicity Group handle the documentation so you can focus on growth. We work directly with international companies, legal teams, and relocation partners to ensure your U.S. documents are compliant, apostilled, and ready for use.

Start your relocation with confidence.