One-Stop Window for Investors and Registry of Investment Projects

On July 26, 2023, a decree was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation establishing the One-Stop Window for Investors and the Registry of Investment Projects (hereinafter, the "Decree")

This Decree reflects the recognition by the Government of Mexico of the importance of simplifying and accelerating the process of implementing investments in the country, especially those exceeding 100 million US dollars. To address this need, two main entities were created through the Decree, aimed at simplifying procedures and providing clear guidance to investors.

The primary objectives are:

1. Establishment of the One-Stop Window for Investors: A free and public point of contact that will provide guidance to investors interested in making investments in Mexico, managed by the Ministry of Economy. The Decree does not set out the specific actions to be taken by the Ministry of Economy and other federal authorities for the benefit of private parties.

2. Establishment of the Registry of Investment Projects: A public, electronic, and free registry that aims to simplify the management of investments in Mexico, specifically targeting investments of 100,000,000 USD or more. The Decree does not set out the specific actions to be taken by the Ministry of Economy and other federal authorities for the benefit of private parties.

3. Operation and Coordination: The Ministry of Economy will oversee both entities, coordinating with federal authorities for their correct integration and potentially subscribing agreements with public or private institutions to provide additional information in the One-Stop Window for Investors.

4. Confidentiality: Despite its public nature, the Registry of Investment Projects is not a public registry and the information contained therein will be classified in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.

5. Implementation Deadlines: The Decree stipulates specific deadlines for the implementation of its provisions. The Ministry of Economy has 45 natural days after the decree comes into effect to issue corresponding guidelines. Once issued, federal authorities have 60 natural days to provide relevant information. Finally, both entities must be operational within a maximum period of 180 natural days after the decree comes into effect.