Investment Policy Monitor
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
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The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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Mexico
29 Jun 2024Adopts new tax incentives for special economic zones in Yucatan
On 28 June 2024, the Government of Mexico published a decree in the Official Gazette on new tax incentives in two "Welfare Industrial zones" of Yucatan. The decree grants tax incentives to taxpayers engaged in productive activities [...]
Mexico
18 Apr 2024Expropriates the hydrogen production plant U-3400
On 18 April 2024, the Ministry of Energy issued a decree expropriating the hydrogen plant from French company, Air Liquide. The plant, known as U-3400, is located inside the Tula oil refinery owned by the Mexican State oil company [...]
Mexico
11 Oct 2023Implements new incentives to promote nearshoring
On 11 October 2023, the President of Mexico issued a decree aimed at providing fiscal incentives to companies in key export industries. The decree focuses on promoting nearshoring, encouraging companies to relocate part of their production [...]
Mexico
26 Jul 2023Creates a single window for investors and a unified registry for investment projects
On 26 July 2023, the Government of Mexico adopted the "Decreto por el que se crea la Ventanilla Única para Inversionistas y el Registro Único de Proyectos de Inversión". The decree creates a Single Window for Investors and a Single [...]
Mexico
05 Jun 2023New incentives for companies in the Interoceanic Corridor of the Tehuantepec Isthmus
On 5 June 2023, the Government of Mexico issued new incentives aimed at promoting investment and encouraging the relocation of businesses to the Southeastern region of the country, specifically within the 10 Development Hubs along [...]
Mexico
08 May 2023Reforms the mining regime for enhanced environmental and social protection
On 8 May the reform to the Mining Law was published in the Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación). It includes changes to mining concessions and water rights. The main changes are: Mining concessions: - Concessions will [...]
Mexico
20 Apr 2022Reserves all lithium exploration and exploitation activities exclusively for the Mexican State
On 19 April, the Mexican Government enacted a new decree introducing several reforms to the National Mining Law in regards to the exploration and exploitation of lithium. The decree entered into force on 20 April. As a result of [...]
Mexico
22 Mar 2022Launches new investment facilitation agency
On 22 March 2022, the Ministry of Economy of Mexico announced the launch of the "Invest in Mexico Business Center", a new institutional framework aimed at facilitating new investment projects in Mexico. According to the announcement, [...]
Mexico
14 Dec 2021Introduces a digital one-stop shop for foreign investors
On 14 December, Mexico's Ministry of Economy announced the implementation of "Invest in Mexico", a new digital platform aimed at facilitating administrative procedures for foreign investors. The new investment facilitation platform [...]
Mexico
11 May 2021Suspension of the effects of the legislation reforming the legal framework for hydrocarbons
On 11 May, the incumbent Judge of the Mexican Court of Economic Competition (Juzgado de Competencia Económica) provisionally suspended the effects of the legal bill that reforms the Mexican hydrocarbons legal framework, which had entered [...]
Mexico
05 May 2021Reforms and tightens legal framework on hidrocarbons
On 5 May, a reform package for Mexico's Hydrocarbon Law entered into force. The reform grants the State new powers to exercise regulatory control over the distribution, storage, import and export of fuels and oil produced in the country. [...]
Mexico
15 May 2020New restrictions to investment in renewable energies
On April 29, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mexico's National Center for the Control of Energy (Centro Nacional de Control de Energía, or “CENACE”) issued a Resolution to guarantee the Efficiency, Quality, Reliability, [...]
Mexico
08 May 2020Resolution changes authorization requirement for foreign companies
On 8 May 2020, the Third General Resolution was enacted, changing article 9 of the Foreign Investment Law. In accordance with this Resolution, authorization from the National Foreign Investment Commission (CNIE in Spanish) will only [...]
Mexico
26 Mar 2020Resolution updates criteria for establishment of foreign companies
On 26 March 2020, the General Resolution, which establishes the "Criteria for the Application of Article 17 of the Mexican Foreign Investment Law in relation to the Establishment of Foreign Companies in Mexico", was enacted. It updates [...]
Mexico
19 Apr 2018Establishes two new Special Economic Zones
On 18 April 2018, the Decrees that create the Special Economic Zones of Paraíso, in the State of Tabasco and Champotón, in the State of Campeche ( SEZs) were published in the Federal Official Gazette. The decrees provide tax and labor [...]
Mexico
29 Sep 2017Establishes three new Special Economic Zones
On 29 September 2017, Mexico established by decree three new Special Economic Zones in Puerto Chiapas, Coatzacoalcos and Lázaro Cárdenas-La Unión. The objective of the Zones is to promote sustainable economic growth, reduce poverty, [...]
Mexico
27 Jun 2017Allows more foreign investment in air transportation
Effective 27 June 2017, Mexico increased foreign ownership limits in scheduled and non-scheduled domestic air transport service; non- scheduled international air transport service in air taxi modality; and specialized air transport [...]
Mexico
02 Sep 2016Mexico clarified the meaning of certain rules on foreign investment
On 2 September 2016, three resolutions that clarify the application of Mexico’s rules on foreign investment came into effect. The clarifications relate to the definition of the term “control” and to the registration procedure for foreign [...]
Mexico
12 May 2016Changes FDI approval requirements
On 12 May 2016, the amount of the aggregate assets’ value referred to in the article 9 of the Foreign Investment Law was amended. This article states that a favorable resolution from the National Commission of Foreign Investments is [...]
Mexico
29 Mar 2016Sets local content rule for deep water oil projects
Oil companies operating in Mexico's deep waters must use national suppliers for 8 percent of the projects by 2025. Mexico's oil regulator has scheduled its first-ever deep water auction in early December for 10 blocks in the Gulf of [...]
Mexico
23 Feb 2015Mexico amended the regulations on the National Foreign Investment Registry
On 31 October 2014 and 12 February 2015, amendments to the Regulations to the Foreign Investment Law and to the National Foreign Investment Registry came into effect. Among other issues, the amendments describe all the information [...]
Mexico
13 Aug 2014Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law entered into force
On 13 August 2014, the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law and the Public Broadcasting System Law entered into force. The Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law establishes the regulatory framework for foreign [...]
Mexico
11 Jan 2014Mexico passed a decree eliminating foreign participating restrictions in the financial sector
On 10 January, 2014, a decree was published in the Federal Official Gazette in order to reform the regulation of the Mexican financial sector. This decree eliminates all remaining restrictions pertaining specifically to foreign participation [...]
Mexico
20 Dec 2013Reforms the energy sector
On 20 December 2013, amendments to the Mexican Constitution were published in the Federal Official Gazette. These amendments are focused on reforming the energy sector and include the possibility for private capital to participate [...]
Mexico
11 Jun 2013Amends telecommunications law to allow more foreign investment
By decree that entered into effect on 12 June 2013, Mexico permitted 100% foreign ownership in companies offering telecommunications services, including via satellite. Also, Mexico allowed up to 49% foreign ownership in radio and television [...]
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
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The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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