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What is the company registry in Mexico?
Business Information System of Mexico (SIEM) - Ministry of the Economy - Sistema de Información Empresarial Mexicano (SIEM)
Mexico City, Mexico
About Mexico
The Mexico Companies Registry is located in Mexico City.
Mexico officially the United Mexican States is a country in North America. The main language of Mexico is Spanish which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as Nahuatl and Tzeltal spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Mexican peso (MXN). The population of Mexico is over 131.95 million.
Mexico Economy
The Real GDP in Mexico is in the region of $2.873 trillion with a GDP per capita of $22,100. Mexico economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Mexico are cars, vehicle parts/accessories, crude petroleum, trucks, computers.
Main Trading Partners of Mexico
The leading export and import partners for Mexico are:
Exports: USA 76%, Canada 5%, China 2%, Germany 2%, Spain 1%
Imports: USA 46%, China 20%, Germany 4%, Japan 3%, S. Korea 3%
Mexico Certificate of Incorporation
The Mexico Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Mexico Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Mexico company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Mexico register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Mexico customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Mexico Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Mexico the relevant laws are:
1956 Commercial Code
1934 Companies Act
1991 Law on Industrial Property
What information is free to view at Mexico Company Registry?
None but a Mexico company extract/profile will include where available:
Mexico Company Name
Mexico Registration number
Mexico Activity / Type of business
Mexico Company Address
Mexico Current status (active/inactive)
Mexico Tax ID
Mexico Branches and subsidiaries
Do you need to register / sign up at the Mexico Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Mexico register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Mexico
There are over 1,300,000 companies registered in Mexico.
Types of Companies in Mexico
Businesses in Mexico can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
"Ley General de Sociedades Mercantiles" (General Law of Business entities) business entities:
Persona Física
S.A. (Sociedad Anónima): ≈ Mexico plc
S. de R.L.(Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada): ≈ Mexico Ltd
Associates name and "y compañía" or Associates name and "y sucesores"(Sociedad en Nombre Colectivo): ≈ Mexico general partnership
S. en C. (Sociedad en Comandita Simple): ≈ Mexico limited partnership
S. en C. por A. (Sociedad en Comandita por Acciones): ≈ Mexico master limited partnership
"Ley del Mercado de Valores" (Stock Market Law) business entities:
S.A.B. (Sociedad Anónima Bursátil)
S.A.P.I. (Sociedad Anónima Promotora de Inversión)
Can you order a Mexico Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Mexico agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Mexico accepts the Apostille Certificate for Mexico Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Mexico signed up to the Hague Convention on 14th August 1995.
What is the language(s) of the Mexico Company Registry?
The Mexico Company Register is in Spanish language only.
Mexico Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Mexico has 80 embassies abroad, as well as 226 consulates and five other representations.
Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, hosts 85 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 290 consulates and another six representations located in Mexico.
Mexico Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Mexico. Our local partner is based in Guanajuato which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Mexico including Mexico City and Baja California. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Mexico Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Mexico from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Mexico Moody's rating: Baa1 (first obtained in 2020)
Mexico Standard & Poors rating: BBB (first obtained in 2020)
Mexico Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Mexico Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Mexico.
Mexico Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Mexico. Our specialist Mexico skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Mexico Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Mexico Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Mexico. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Mexico Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Mexico?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Mexico?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Mexico?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.