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Mexico simplifies the Registry of Specialized Service Providers or Specialized Works Providers (REPSE) and reduces processing times to 5 days for small companies
A new agreement in Mexico streamlines the registration of specialized services by reducing requirements for small businesses and introducing faster resolution times. This reform aims to ease administrative burdens and accelerate key procedures before the labor authority.Mexico strengthens the efficiency and digitalization of administrative justice with the reform to the Federal Law of Administrative Contentious Proceedings
The recent reform to the LFPCA represents one of the most significant adjustments to the administrative justice system arising from the 2024 judicial reform. Among its main changes are the implementation of new procedural deadlines to expedite the resolution of disputes, the expansion of summary trial (juicio sumario) grounds, modifications to the fiscal review appeal (recurso de revisión fiscal), the strengthening of the online justice system, and various measures aimed at modernizing and harmonizing the current legal framework.Mexico: The new constitutional reform adjusts judicial elections and redefines the structure and electoral rules of the Judiciary for 2028
The recently published constitutional reform decree introduces several adjustments to the judicial election model approved in 2024: modifications to the structure and functioning of the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice, new rules for the integration and operation of the Evaluation Committees, the creation of judicial electoral districts, clarifications regarding ballots, vacancies and judicial leaves of absence.Mexico: Tax authorities intensify payroll tax enforcement efforts
Mexican tax authorities are strengthening their enforcement actions related to payroll tax compliance through the use of cross-checking tax information obtained from other governmental authorities. Companies, particularly those operating across multiple states, should review their compliance posture and operating model to anticipate potential exposures and avoid penalties.Mexico publishes the regulations to the Law for the Promotion of Investment in Strategic Infrastructure for Welfare-Oriented Development
The regulations govern the key mechanisms of the new regime (special purpose vehicles (SPVs), mixed participation schemes, and strategic investment contracts), set an annual investment cap of 3% of the net public sector expenditure, and establish enhanced safeguards for the protection of the Federal Public Treasury.Mexico promotes private investment with the Mexico Plan by reducing timelines, regulatory risks, and administrative burdens
The Government of Mexico has updated the Mexico Plan with immediate measures to accelerate private investment: a one-stop shop, authorizations within maximum timeframes of 30 and 90 days, regulatory incentives, and strong commitments to infrastructure and renewable energy.Mexico raises the standard of protection against AI in the artistic sector and tightens contractual obligations
A new reform to the Federal Labor Law (FLL) and the Federal Copyright Law (FCL) seeks to strengthen the protection of the labor rights of all individuals engaged in activities within the artistic field, ensuring fairer and more equitable working conditions in the exercise of their profession.Mexico City tightens and modernizes its environmental framework by defining new rules for inspection, air quality, and permits
Mexico City takes a decisive step in environmental policy. With the publication of the new Regulation of the Environmental Law, the Government establishes the operational rules that will govern inspection, surveillance, air quality, and the granting of environmental permits. This is an instrument that directly impacts companies, developers, operators of natural spaces, and any person carrying out activities with environmental implications in the City.Mexico: Government launches new call for renewable generation and storage, including projects with CFE
Through this call, the Ministry of Energy (SENER) seeks to establish a specific and priority mechanism for the application and authorization of generation and electricity storage permits. Such projects may be developed in association with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE).