Mexico Law - Tenochtitlan

ATTORNEYS AT LAW FOR MEXICO
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For professional assistance & information
on legal & business matters regarding
Mexico and Latin America, please contact:
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BUSINESS CONSULTANTS FOR MEXICO
REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE ASSISTANCE FOR MEXICO
At our Phoenix or Mexico Offices
Tel: (623) 242-7442
Fax: (623) 242-7443
P.O. Box 42773
Phoenix, Arizona 85080
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PRIVATE PAGE ON MEXICO
(FOR OUR CLIENTS ONLY)
(Tenochtitlan means Mexico in ancient Indian language of Mexico, referring to the Mexico City area)

GO TO TENOCHTITLAN 1 FOR THIS FIRST SET OF SUBJECT MATTERSAdditional Federal Mexico Government Offices , Additional State Government Offices of Mexico , Additional Municipal Government Offices , Additional Government Representations in Foreign Countries , Additional Poticial Institutions , Additional Search Engines Listing , Additional WWW's in Mexico , Air Flights Tracking , Bank Sites for Mexico , Book Shops in Mexico, Business Center for Information in Mexico , Business Sites on/for Mexico , Business Treaties of Mexico , Chambers of Commerce , Commerce Legal Issues for Mexico ,Considerations for Setup of a Maquiladora , Environmental Publications /Sites , Federal Mexican Government Representations in Foreign Countries , Federal Maritime Land Zone in Mexico , Foreign Investment Categories for Mexico ,

Sergio Santinelli (52-5) 536-0448523-6254, 536-0445 , Fax: 687-0774
(Acounting, auditing, tax planning)

Fernando Gonzalez Piña (52-5) 5149650, 5145884, Fax: 514-5581
(Correspondent Attorney of our firm in Mexico City)

Conduct In-plant Waste Surveys (periodically to minimize waste generation and to reduce harzardous waste)

Characterize Each Waste Stream (determine their content and tke actions to control their potential danger)

Conduct Bench Scale Treatability (the most economical and reliable preliminary way of identifying needs)

Identify Alternative Chemicals (where needed, identify need for alternatives and implement)

Waste Minimization (seek out waste minimization in the production process, thereby reducing hazardous waste)

Identify Waste Segregation (by identfying the components of waste, the company can segregate and manage them)

Identify Treatment Process (by identfying the chemicals, treatment can be determine for each)

Conduct Pilot Tests (next step after bench test, to determine the most reliable method of control)

Develop System Design and Specifications (by using a system designed with readly available process equipment)

Implement The System (installation to be done per engineering drawings and specifications for best use)

Start-up and Monitor (per manufacturer's specifications and with prior training)

Evaluate Performance (adequate sampling and testing by engenieer or other consultant to verify performance)

Periodic Monitoring (periodical monitoring by person in charge of system - inhouse or consultant from outside)

For U.S. automobiles in Mexico - Gallagher Alliance Insurance Services, Inc. Tel. (602) 996-7600, Fax. (602) 494-1175

Latin Export
- Directory of 20,000 Latin American companies in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay (Mercosur) - exporters, suppliers, trading, business opportunities, freight agents, banks, chambers of commerc``--
http://www.latinexport.com/

Source Distribution Logistics Assoc.
An Association of Third party warehouse companies and distribution logistics service providers. A single contact source for locating qualified distribution and supply chain services world-wide.
http://www.sourcedl.com

Trade Facilitation Office Canada
Provides training and assistance for developing countries for selling into the Canadian market at no cost; provides specialized training and related services in international marketing and trade policy for exporters, associations and government offic
http://www.tfoc.ca/

Laws/Legal (Listings, Sites, Libraries, Magazines) for Mexico or Mexico Related

Internet Provider http://mazatlan.infosel.com.mx (internet provider in Mazatlan, Sinaloa - Has legal information site but is for a subscription fee)

Investigations Center for Legal Study (UNAM) http://info.juridicas.unam.mx Instituto de Inverstigaciones Juridicas UNAM (Judicial Investigations Institute - National Autonomous University of Mexico)

Laws, State & Federal District (go to): http://info4.juridicas.unam.mx/adprojus
Choose either "Contenido" or "Legislacion Estatal", pick the state, pick the law
and then choose "Despliegue Secuencial" for full content or "Contenido Textual"
for word search.

Publications - Mexican Laws Publications by the Mexico publisher
"Ediciones Andrade, S.A. de C.V."
Colima no. 213
Colonia Roma
Apartado Postal no. 24-351
Delegacion Cuauhtemoc
06700 Mexico, D.F.
Mexico
Tel: (5)514-2521, 207-8689, 514-4776 & 514-7416, Fax: (5) 511-7047

Although the ages change depending upon the purpose sought, we can identify the following (these ages will need to be verified: voting 21, Official legal age for civil and commercial matters (exercise ones' own rights and obligations) 18, marriage for females with guardian consent 14, for males with guardian consent 16.

All Mexican consuls in all Mexican consulates and embassies are notary publics for Mexico (see the listing of Mexican Consualtes/Embassy in the U.S. elsewhere on this site)

In Puerto Peñasco, Sonora
Lic. Jesus Armando Ramirez Islas
Blvd. Freman No. 155
Colonia El Puerto
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora
(P.O. Box no. 100, Lukeville, Az. 85341)
Tel: & Fax: (638) 3-50-05
Fax Modem (638) 638)
E-Mail aramirez@infotec.net.mx

ask for 1998 International Telephone Directory Catalog published by AT&T's Customer Information 1-800-432-6600, it lists catalogs for many countries and cities in those countries for sale (example Guadalajara White pages mn132 for $68.75, Guadalajara Yellow Pages $68.75

The law on Development and Protection of Industrial Property in Mexico permits patents on ther follwoing:

Biotechnological procedures and products resulting from them in the industries manufacturing pharmaceutical chemicals, medicine in general, food and beverages for animal consumption, fertilizers, insecticides, herebicides, fungicides and products with biological activity such as hotmones and vaccines.(a patent on this does not automatically provide for the right to market but only the right to prevent third parties from using it without his/her consent.)

The laws does not foresee inventions on live materials (like animal species or races, genes or parts of human bodies)

The Mexican government liquidation company "Valuacion de Activos, S.A. de C.V." (VVA)

I. U.S Embassy, Paseo de la Reforma No. 305, Colonia Cuauhtemoc 06500 , Mexico D.F., Tel: (011-52-5-2110042, Fax 011-52-5-2078938.

a) They have and can provide access to the U.S. Trade Center's Commercial Library (ext. 3281). It has telephone directories, trade statistics, and customs and regulations information.

b) Counseling with embassy personnel FCS (Foreign Commercial Service Officer) (by appointment only), regarding the Mexican business climate, import regulations, & general exporting.

c) Tailored Support Services : Marketing briefing and research, survey of potential sales representatives, prospect appointments for interview, interpreting and secretarial support & debriefing and office space.

d) Industry Sector Analysis : Specific sector reports for U.S. exports to Mexico (charge dls) per document, list of key company contacts (charge dls) per sector including fax cost. Embassy will mail your company brochures to industry associations and potential clients (charge dls).

e) Agent/ Distributor Service : They will assist in locating prospects (a few at a time)

f) Trade Opportunities Program: They will provide sales leads from Mexican businesses seeking to buy or represent U.S. goods.

g) Overseas Trade Mission, Trade Fairs and trade Delegations: They will assist in setting up visits with Mexican business and government representatives.

CANACO (Camara Nacional de Comercio / National Chamber of Commerce) Paseo de la Reforma No. 42, Colonia Juarez, 06600 Mexico, D.F., Tel:011-52-5-6922677.

CEMAI (Consejo Empresarial Mexicano para Asuntos Internacionales / Mexican Business Counsel for International Affairs, Homero 527, 7th Floor, 11570 Mexico D.F., Tel: 011-52-5-5316110.

CANACINTRA (Camara Nacional de la Industria de la Transformacion / National Transformation/Manufacturing Industry Chamber) Avenida San Antonio no. 257, Colonia Ampliacion Napoles, 03849 Mexico D.F., Tel: 011-52-5-5633400.

Asociacion Nacional de Importadores Exportadores de la Republica Mexicana - Mexican Republic National Association of Importers Exporters Monterrey 130, 06700 Mexico D.F., tel. 011-52-5-5648618.

American Chamber of Commerce, Lucerna 78, Colonia Juarez, Mexico D.F., Tel: 011-52-5-7243800, 01152-5-7032911.

Mexican State Government Offices: Ask for Marketing offices through their Departments of Commerce and Tourism.

Palmer Associates, Morton M. (Pete) Palmer, III President, Apartado 41-967 Lomas, Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo, 11001 Mexico D.F. Tel: 011-52-5-5406544.

Business reputation, financial stability, current and past status, officers background, customer profiles, contact their clients.

capacity (personnel, warehouse, sales force, territories they are in), extent of computerization and compatibility with you, servicing of products.

1. Mexico Advisory and Consulting Service, Inc., Tiber 18, (Piso) 1er (Floor), Mexico D.F. 06500, Tel: 011-52-(5) 511-60665. (publishers of close-up)
2. National Law Center, non-profit organization, Tucson, Arizona. See website at

3. Rosetta Atone Associates in translation, 7840 E. Highview Place, Tucson, Arizona 85715, Tel/Fax 885-8690 (Carola P. Myers)

State	e-mail:	Internet
AGUASCALIENTES	sedec@ags.ciateq.mx
BAJA CALIFORNIA	jamz@baja.gob.mx	www.bcs.gob.mx
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR	gfernand@buzon.chihuahua.gob.mx
CAMPECHE	sefico@campeche.gob.mx	www.campeche.com/sefico
COAHUILA	sfe@sefomec-coahuila.gob.mx	www.sefomec-coahuila.gob.mx
COLIMA	sefome@ucol.mx carlosaguirre@altavista.com
CHIAPAS	terecam@correoweb.com	www.chiapas.gob.mx
CHIHUAHUA	gfernand@buzon.chihuahua.gob.mx	www.chihuahua.gob.mx
DISTRITO FEDERAL	rmorales@sedeco.df.gob.mx
DURANGO	sedicom@gauss.logic.net.com.mx
GUANAJUATO	nroque@guanajuato.gob.mx eaguirre@guanajuato.gob.mx	www.guanajuato.gob.mx
GUERRERO	sedet@prodigy.net.mx	www.guerrero.gob.mx
HIDALGO	sic@edo-hidalgo.gob.mx	www.hidalgo.gob.mx
JALISCO	sgarcia@gobierno.jalisco.gob.mx	www.jalisco.gob.mx
EDO. DE MÉXICO	industria@mail.edomexico.gob.mx	www.gem.uaemex.mx
MICHOACÁN	fomento@michoacan.gob.mx	www.michoacan.gob.mx
MORELOS	sedeco@morelos.edomorelos.gob.mx carlos779@infosel.com carlos779@starmedia.com	www.edomorelos.gob.mx
NAYARIT	gob.naymex@nayarit.gob.mx jlnavaroo@tepic.megared.net.mx
NUEVO LEÓN	sde01@mail.nl.gob.mx	www.nl.gob.mx
OAXACA	sedic1@oaxaca.gob.mx	www.oaxaca.gob.mx
PUEBLA	sedecopue@infosel.net.mx azarain@infosel.net.mx	www.puebla.gob.com.mx
QUERÉTARO	sedecqro@ciateq.mx vsuarez@querétaro.gob.mx
QUINTANA ROO	bmq@astro.net.mx	www.novenet.com.mx www.cancun.gob.mx
SAN LUIS POTOSÍ	fpalau@sdeslp.com.mx	www.sanluispotosi.gob.mx
SINALOA	igutierrez@ges.gob.mx	www.sinaloa-mex.com.mx
SONORA	gmontalv@sonora.gob.mx	www.sonora.gob.mx
TABASCO	sefoetec@tab1.telmex.net.mx sefoetec@prodigy.net.mx
TAMAULIPAS	secredeseco@infosel.net.mx	www.tamaulipas.gob.mx
TLAXCALA	sedi@dns.tlax.net.mx sedi@sepser.septlax.gob.mx
VERACRUZ	sedeco@infosel.net.mx	www.veracruz.gob.mx www.jalapa.gob.mx
YUCATÁN	dpromind@prodigy.net.mx	www.yucatan.gob.mx
ZACATECAS	clozano@mexico.com coordinación@mexico.com	www.zacatecas.gob.mx

1. Determination (statement) of the Company Objectives: Short term goals for sales and markets, Long term goals, Purpose of plan and commitment from management.

2. Assessment of Company Readiness: From organizational standpoint, From product standpoint, Strengths & Weaknesses, Plan to overcome the weaknesses.

3. Market Analysis: Identify Users / Consumers, How is the product/service sold in the U.S., Basic need potential, Key "Market Indicators", Analyzing / choosing top markets.

4. Competitive Analysis: Price, Features / benefits, Life cycle analysis, Reverse engineering, Competitive channels, Shipping, customer service, Competition's market.

5. Market Entry: Direct entry, Indirect entry, Finding trade partners, Selecting - screening partners, Appointing - agreements.

7. Implementation Schedule: Timetable, Identify responsibility. Periodic management reviews.