Mexico Expansion
Entity formation, unit economics, logistics, banking, and the complete Mexico entry playbook.
The Mexico Compliance Stack: RFC, Importer of Record, COFEPRIS, and NOM-051 in the Right Order
Most founders build the Mexico compliance stack in the wrong order. Mexico import requirements sequenced right: RFC, IOR, COFEPRIS, and NOM-051 labeling.
COFEPRIS Registration Timeline by Product Category: Real Data from 200+ US Brand Launches in Mexico
How long does COFEPRIS registration really take? The COFEPRIS registration timeline by product category, built from real launches from 2021 to 2024.
189 US Brands Are Missing from Mexico's $30B Consumer Market (2026 Data)
We analyzed 20 consumer categories on Amazon MX and MercadoLibre. 189 established US D2C brands have zero formal distribution in Mexico. Here's the category-by-category breakdown.
MercadoLibre for US Brands: The Platform Bigger Than Amazon in Mexico
MercadoLibre dominates Mexican ecommerce, bigger than Amazon. Here's what US brands need to know before choosing the wrong platform.
The First Shipment Is the Only Hard One: What IOR Approval Really Looks Like
74% of US brands stall on IOR Mexico. The real approval process, timelines, and the three ways to resolve importer of record without forming an entity.
Monthly Tax Filing in Mexico: Why It's Monthly, Not Annual (And What to Expect)
Mexico's SAT collects taxes MONTHLY, due the 17th: ISR provisionals, IVA, and CFDI reconciliation for US brands selling in Mexico. What to expect and budget.
Mexico Isn't Canada: 5 Assumptions That Will Cost You 6 Months (2026)
Mexico isn't Canada. 5 assumptions that will cost you 6 months of growth. Learn what U.S. brands get wrong about payments, logistics, and local buyers.
65 Million Buyers, One Entity: Why Mexico Is More Than Just Amazon (2026)
65 million buyers, one entity. Mexico is not just another market. Discover why it is the most actionable international expansion move you are ignoring.
The Real Cost of Selling on Amazon Mexico: Unit Economics by Category (2026)
Discover the true cost of selling on Amazon Mexico by category. Unit economics, fees & margin breakdown U.S. sellers need before expanding south.