200 S. 10th Street, Ste. 1401 McAllen, Texas 78501

McAllen, USA- Reynosa, Mexico Region The McAllen, USA – Reynosa, Mexico border is located 350 miles South of Houston Texas and 143 miles North of Monterrey, Mexico McAllen Reynosa

What is a Maquiladora or IMMEX company ? It is a manufacturing facility established in the country of Mexico under a special Mexican Law, that provides incentives in order to reduce and/or eliminate tariffs and manufacturing costs.

How does a Maquiladora or IMMEX work? Foreign Country Foreign Country ( i.e. China, USA, Etc.) Maquiladora (Subsidiary, related party, affiliated) Mexico

How is it created? CHINA Parent Company MEXICO Maquiladora/IMMEX 1.-Organization of a Mexican entity (Limited Liability or a Corporation) CHINA Parent Company 2.-Registrations and certifications before the Mexican authorities MEXICO Maquiladora/IMMEX 3.- Execution of a Maquila services agreement between the foreign company and the Mexican entity 4.-Application for a Maquila permit “IMMEX”

What is an “IMMEX” company authorized to do ? “IMMEX” stands for Manufacturing Industry Maquiladora and Services Export Program. An “IMMEX” company is authorized to temporarily import into Mexico, FREE of most duties*, machinery, equipment, raw materials and components, for the manufacturing and processing of products for the future exportation of finished products to the place of origin, to another “IMMEX” company, or to final customers anywhere in the world.

What is an “IMMEX” company authorized to do ? On the “Services” side, an IMMEX Company is authorized to provide any kind of service to any customer around the world or to another IMMEX Company. Such services could be among others: Supplying, warehousing, distribution, classification, inspection, testing packaging, polishing, painting, integration of kits or promo materials, repair, rework or maintenance, armoring, design or engineer of software, etc.

Summary of IMMEX operation Alternative 1 Anywhere in the world Parent Company Foreign Country CUSTOMER CUSTOMER AND/OR IMMEX IMMEX Company MEXICO Manufactures Products Provides Services Sales into Mexico* Machinery, equipment, raw materials, components, know how, etc. Sends finished products or provides services. Sends finished products or provides services to unfinished products Sends finished products or provides services to unfinished products Sends finished products into Mexico (Sales). Importation duties will apply to the importer. (Permanent importation)

Summary of IMMEX operation Alternative 2 Subsidiary or affiliated Parent Company USA Customers CHINA IMMEX IMMEX Company Sends machinery equipment, raw materials, components, know how, etc. Transfer of Korean executives and for technicians. They will be authorized to work and live in the country of transfer through immigration authorization. Sends finished products or provides services

Our Firm’s Services For over 40 years, our Law Firm has provided legal services to Asian, European and American companies operating in Mexico’s Maquiladora Industry. We can assist you in all aspects of setting up and operating your IMMEX company.

Our Firm’s Services Site location Land Acquisition, construction contracts, lease agreements, employment agreements and in general, all types of contracts. Organization of entities, certifications, permits, registrations, Tax registrations, IMMEX certification. International Agreements.

Our Firm’s Services Environmental and Safety assistance, registrations and certifications. Suppliers, vendors, consultants and related services agreements. Excellent relationship with local, state and federal governmental agencies and departments. Immigration permits for executives and technicians for both USA and Mexico. Ongoing Corporate, Labor, Administrative legal matters. Periodical and interpreted reports.

Our Firm’s Services Collective Bargaining Agreement Assist client in the complete legal process of selecting an union. Litigation Represent companies on collective labor lawsuits.

Mission To contribute to the creation of the conditions that allow the creation of a competitive platform, the planning, development and institutionalization of an investment promotion process by defining a long-term growth strategy for Reynosa, Tamaulipas. Vision The creation of the conditions to generate a prosperous Reynosa with high quality of life through competitiveness and sustainable development.

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