Monthly plan
Your legal department in Mexico, on a monthly plan.
One Mexican counsel who knows your company, handles the routine legal work of your Mexican operation and answers your team in English or Spanish.
Who it is for
Companies with recurring legal needs in Mexico.
- U.S. and international companies opening or running a Mexican subsidiary.
- Manufacturers, energy and chemical suppliers, and importers that sell or deliver in Mexico.
- Legal, finance and compliance teams that want one accountable Mexican counsel who answers in English.
What the plan covers
The legal work a company in Mexico needs month after month.
Corporate
Company formation and corporate books, powers of attorney, shareholder and board resolutions, and annual corporate maintenance.
Contracts
Drafting and review of bilingual supply, distribution, lease, confidentiality and services agreements under Mexican law.
Tax compliance
Compliance before the SAT, the Mexican tax authority, in coordination with accountants; preventive reviews, refunds and credit balances.
Labor
Mexican employment contracts, employer registrations and day-to-day labor compliance.
Foreign trade compliance
USMCA origin reviews, IMMEX and IVA/IEPS certification, importer registries and compliance manuals.
Permits
Energy and health-sector permits, sector registries, NOM certifications and hazardous materials.
Customs defense
Seizures (PAMA), fines, administrative appeals and annulment suits, handled personally before Mexican authorities and courts.
How it begins
A review, a written plan, then a monthly desk.
- ReviewThe office examines your Mexican structure, contracts, permits and open risks.
- PlanYou receive a written plan: what is urgent, what is routine, and who is responsible for each item.
- Monthly deskMariela Cárdenas handles the routine work, answers your team in English or Spanish, and reports on request.
One-time projects
Work that can also be engaged on its own.
- Setting up in Mexico: company incorporation, tax and employer registrations, and the industrial lease.
- A compliance review before a SAT or customs audit.
- A permit or registry needed for a single product line.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which law do you advise on?
Mexican law. The work is done from the Nuevo Laredo office, and Mariela Cárdenas coordinates with the company's U.S. counsel on cross-border matters.
Who signs the engagement?
Lic. Mariela Edith Cárdenas González, based in Nuevo Laredo, signs the engagement and is the attorney responsible for the plan.
Who handles disputes and court work in Mexico?
Mariela Cárdenas personally, before Mexican authorities and courts, including seizures (PAMA), fines, administrative appeals and annulment suits.
In what language do you work with our team?
English or Spanish. U.S. legal and finance teams receive answers and documents in English when needed.
Tell us about your matter in Mexico.
Write a few lines about your company and what you need. You will hear back from the attorney herself with a proposed first review.