Operation ease

The time and procedures to open or close a business, as well as to get construction permits are critical factors for international business success.

Number of procedures for opening a business

In Mexico, an investor needs only 8 procedures in order to open a company. This number is significantly lower than in India, China or Brazil.

Source: Doing Business, World Bank, 2009/2010

Time needed for opening a business

In Mexico a business can open in 13 days, while in China and Brazil 37 and 120 days are needed, respectively.

Source: Doing Business, World Bank, 2009/2010

Number of procedures needed to obtain construction permits

In Mexico 12 procedures are required for construction permits, which means that it is easier to obtain them here than in Czech Republic, India and China where a triple amount of procedures is required.

Source: Doing Business, World Bank, 2009/2010

Time needed to get construction permits

In Mexico, construction permits are much quicker than in India, Poland, China and Brazil. While in Mexico it takes 138 days, in China investors need 336 days or 411 days in Brazil.

Source: Doing Business, World Bank, 2009/2010

Time needed for closing a business

Investors can close a company in Mexico in 2 days which is faster than Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic or India.

Source: Doing Business, World Bank, 2009/2010

Recovery rate

The recovery rate is recorded as cents on the dollar recouped by creditors through the bankruptcy, insolvency or debt enforcement proceedings

Additionally, the recovery rate for closing a business in Mexico is 64 cents, 43 cents more than Chile and Czech Republic, and 47 cents more than Brazil.

Source: Doing Business, World Bank, 2009/2010

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