1st Edition
Doing Business in Mexico A Practical Guide
158 Pages
by
Routledge
158 Pages
by
Routledge
162 Pages
by
Routledge
Also available as eBook on:
Learn what you need to know to conduct successful business in Mexico! This book is a primer on all aspects of doing business in Mexico, with practical examples that illustrate the risks and benefits of Mexican business operations. It provides the basic knowledge that all prospective investors and entrepreneurs in Mexico need, especially in the light of NAFTA. One of the authors is the former CEO... Read more
Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Introduction to Doing Business in Mexico
- Why is Mexico Attractive?
- Risks
- Chapter 2. Overview of the Maquila Industry and NAFTA
- The Maquila Program
- Overview of the NAFTA
- Summary
- Chapter 3. Overview of Mexican Taxes, Labor Law, and Fiscal Requirements
- Income and Other Nonpayroll Taxes (Federal)
- Labor Law and Taxes
- Payroll Taxes
- Required Benefits
- Other Benefits
- Fiscal Requirements
- Summary
- Chapter 4. Beginning Operations in Mexico: Basic Considerations, Alternatives, and Requirements
- U.S. Tax and Business Considerations
- Starting Operations
- Summary
- Chapter 5. Import and Export Requisites: A Summary
- NAFTA Requirements
- Temporary Imports Under the Maquila Program
- Subsequent Export of Items Temporarily Imported
- Reports Required to Be Filed with the Mexican Government
- Summary
- Chapter 6. Foreign Currency Risk: A Primer
- Causes of Exchange Rate Fluctuations
- Implications of Exchange Rate Changes
- Recent Peso-Dollar Exchange Rate History
- Hedging
- Effects of Exchange Rate Changes on Financial Statements
- Summary
- Chapter 7. Management and Cultural Issues
- Research on Cultural Differences Between Mexico and the United States
- Cultural Issues in Practice
- Some Final Thoughts on Americans Managing in Mexico
- Chapter 8. Tax Implications for U.S. Citizens Working in Mexico
- Overview
- Specifics
- Summary
- Appendix A. Selected Minimum Daily Wage Rates (Amounts in Pesos)
- Appendix B. Spanish-English Glossary of Financial Terms
- Appendix C. English-Spanish Glossary of Financial Terms
- Appendix D. Examples of Mexican Financial Statements
- Appendix E. Useful Addresses
- Notes
- Index
- Reference Notes Included
Biography
Robert E Stevens, David L Loudon, Gus Gordon, Thurmon Williams
