Decree for the Immediate Authorization of Investments

Recommendations to Seize Opportunities

This decree, published on Monday, May 4, 2026, in the Official Gazette of the Federation, could promote the arrival of nearshoring investments in Mexico, as it aims to stimulate national economic development, strengthen the competitiveness of strategic sectors, encourage job creation, and promote productivity chains through an agile, transparent, and simplified process.

It also seeks to strengthen legal certainty, trust, and efficiency in the relationship between tax authorities and taxpayers through the creation of a National Digital Investment Window and an Investment Committee.

Objectives of the Decree and Key Mechanisms

• Encourage investments that drive economic development, employment, and productive chains, in line with the National Development Plan 2025–2030.
• Simplified authorization to start projects almost immediately, while respecting legality.
• Priority projects in Development Poles for Wellbeing, with a minimum investment of 2 billion pesos in strategic sectors.
• National Digital Window to manage applications and procedures 24/7, improving transparency and response times.
• Investment Committee composed of key ministries to evaluate and monitor projects.
• Presidential Office for Investment Promotion to support investors throughout the process.

Requirements and Commitments

• Local Sourcing: at least 20% of input must come from domestic suppliers, aiming to strengthen the local economy.
• Clear Timelines: approvals within a maximum of 30 business days and procedures within 60 business days.
• Monitoring: quarterly reports and prior notification of changes to track compliance.
• Exclusions: does not apply to the mining and financial sectors, nor to public or mixed investments.

Recommendations for Investors

• Design a detailed investment project that includes timelines, environmental impact, short- and medium-term investment amounts, jobs to be created, and local sourcing to facilitate fast authorization and project startup.
• Use the National Digital Investment Window to register and manage all documentation and procedures, streamlining processes and enhancing transparency.
• Commit to local sourcing by incorporating a plan that includes at least 20% of inputs from domestic suppliers, strengthening the supply chain and social and governmental acceptance.
• Maintain constant and transparent communication with authorities by submitting quarterly reports and notify changes in a timely manner to avoid penalties and build trust.
• Take advantage of support from the Presidential Office for Investment Promotion in preparing required documentation to facilitate procedures and address potential challenges, accelerating project implementation.

The decree for the immediate authorization of investments primarily aims to encourage investment projects that drive economic development, representing a significant opportunity for organizations seeking to undertake nearshoring investments in Mexico through a simple process.