Expand Your Dutch Business: How to Open a Branch in Mexico and Access the U.S., Canada, and Latin America
- Manuel Mansilla Moya
- Sep 23, 2025
- 2 min read
Why Dutch Companies Choose Mexico
Dutch businesses are leaders in trade and innovation — and Mexico is the perfect hub for global expansion. With over 50 free trade agreements, including the USMCA, Mexico gives Dutch companies access not only to its 130 million consumers but also to the United States, Canada, and the entire Latin American region.
What Is a Branch in Mexico?
According to Mexico’s Foreign Investment Law (Article 15 LIE), a branch is not a new company but an extension of your Dutch business abroad. It operates under the same corporate identity, with direct oversight from the Netherlands.
Advantages:
Faster market entry without forming a new legal entity.
Direct accountability from the parent company in the Netherlands.
Requirements
Authorization by the Ministry of Economy.
Dutch corporate documents, legalized/apostilled and translated into Spanish.
Registration in the Public Registry of Commerce.
Tax ID (RFC) in Mexico to operate financially.
Optional: labor, import/export, or sector-specific registrations.
Branch vs. Subsidiary
Branch: Faster, simpler, keeps everything under Dutch headquarters.
Subsidiary (S.A. de C.V. or S. de R.L. de C.V.): Independent Mexican entity, limits liability, better for long-term large-scale projects.
Benefits for Dutch Companies
Access to North America (U.S. + Canada) under USMCA.
Expansion into Latin America and Europe-friendly trade channels.
Competitive workforce costs for high-tech, logistics, and services.
Strong bilateral relationship between Mexico and the Netherlands.
Conclusion
For Dutch businesses, Mexico is not just another market — it’s a launchpad into the Americas.
👉 At UPLAW Abogados, we guide Dutch companies through every step: legal authorizations, tax setup, labor compliance, and international trade. Reach us at contacto@uplaw.com.mx or www.uplaw.com.mx to make Mexico your next growth hub.
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