Baja California Investment Guide

Baja California Manufacturing Background

Baja California is one of the most active states in Maquiladora manufacturing, with over 900 maquiladora operations employing more than 246,000 people. The state's close proximity to the California market, particularly cities such as Mexicali and Tijuana, have made it an ideal location for manufacturing.
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Baja California Average Wage and Salary Information (2008)

The average wage information for a direct employee in a "Maquiladora" in Baja California will fall within the range of $2.00 to $3.00 an hour. Calculating the exact fully loaded cost of a direct employee on an hourly basis involves a complicated formula composed of a daily base salary, paid Sundays, mandatory bonuses, market based compensation schemes (busing, food tickets, etc.) and taxation. UnderstandMexico has prepared an example wage formula to help investors project the cost of investing in Mexico. For more specific data, contact the maquila association or investment promotion agency of the relevant municipality and ask for their wage survey.

Cities and Related Investment Information -
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  • Labor - The fully loaded average hourly rate for a new unskilled employee in USD
  • Population - data is taken from the 2005 census
  • Airport - If a comerical airport exists in the city
  • Toll Road - If there is toll road access to the city
  • Sea port - If there is a sea port with 50km of the city
  • Ind. Park - The number of industrial parks within the city
  • Contact - The website for the city's investment promotion agency
CityPopulationAirportToll RoadSea PortIndustrial Parks
Ensenada260,075NoYesYes4
Mexicali855,962YesYesNo10+
Rosarito56,887NoYesNo0
Tecate59,124NoYesNo0
Tijuana1,483,992YesYesNo10+

Investment Incentives in Baja California

Investment incentives for each state will be administered by the state's investment promotion agency. This is a government agency (or non profit organization) whose goal is to encourage investment in the region. At no cost, they will provide guidance on how best to approach setting up a maquiladora in the region including tours, site visits and of course any state related investment incentives.

Investment Promotion Agencies
AgencyShort DescriptionLink
BancomextThe Federal Investment Agency for MexicoView
COPREENEconomic Development Commission of EnsenadaView
DETACMinistry of Economic Development for Baja CaliforniaView
IDC MexicaliIndustrial Development Commission of MexicaliView
COPRETECTecate Economic Development CommissionView
Tijuana EDCEconomic Development Commission of TijuanaView
Maquila Associations
AssociationDescriptionLink
Mexicali Maquila AssociationMaquila Association for the city of MexicaliView
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Shelter Companies
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A shelter company is a vehicle by which a foreign company can quickly setup operations in Mexico so long as those operations are for the purpose of export. A shelter service company will hire employees, do pass through invoicing, manage permitting and more on the foreign companies behalf. The foreign company then manages the operations side of the company. For this service, most shelter service companies charge a fee per direct labor hour

ShelterShort DescriptionLink
Offshore PromotionProviding a range of services for setting up manufacturing facilities or obtaining quality subcontract services in Mexico.View
BCM ShelterBCM is ready to be your manufacturing partner.View
Tacna InternationalSupporting manufacturing companies who are seeking to improve their worldwide competitive positionView
The TECMA GroupYour Partner in Mexico for Shelter Services, Logistics and Joint VenturesView
Co-ProductionAt CPI we approach our clients with a tailor-made model to ensure that their specific goals are met.View
Made In MexicoYour Connection to Mexico's Low Cost Labor ForceView
CaliBajaSuperior Quality, Lower PricesView
IVEMSAIt's All the Support You NeedView
RightHand ManufacturingContract Manufacturing in TijuanaView
CalpacificoTiuana based shelter companyView
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Buildings for Lease/Sale
LocationDeveloperSpaceLease/Sell
View BuildingTijuanaProLogis200813 sq ftLease
View BuildingTijuanaProLogis26121 sq ftLease
View BuildingTijuanaProLogis31950 sq ftLease
View BuildingTijuanaProLogis21571 sq ftLease
View BuildingTijuanaProLogis96000 sq ftLease
View BuildingTijuanaProLogis83618 sq ftLease
View BuildingTijuanaProLogis195978 sq ftLease
View BuildingTijuanaProLogis319200 sq ftLease
View BuildingTijuanaProLogis177000 sq ftLease
View BuildingTijuanaVerde Corporate Realty Services60192 sq ftLease
View BuildingTecateMaquila Properties, Inc52000 sq ftLease
View BuildingMexicaliMaquila Properties, Inc73168 sq ftLease
View BuildingMexicaliMaquila Properties, Inc90974 sq ftLease
View BuildingTijuanaMaquila Properties, Inc130000 sq ftEither
View BuildingEnsenadaMaquila Properties, Inc25000 sq ftLease
View BuildingTijuanaMaquila Properties, Inc280000 sq ftLease
View BuildingTijuanaMaquila Properties, Inc22500 sq ftEither
View BuildingEnsenadaMaquila Properties, Inc17000 sq ftSell
View BuildingEnsenadaGrupo Onni100000 sq ftLease
View BuildingEnsenadaMaquila Properties, Inc24000 sq ftLease
View BuildingTijuanaVerde Corporate Realty Services60192 sq ftLease
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Real Estate Developers
Real EstateShort DescriptionLink
Maquila Properties, IncMaquila Properties, Inc provides real estate services to multinational manufacturing and distribution companies targeting the northern Baja California region.View
Grupo La MesaGiving support to foreign manufacturing companiesView
El Florido Industrial ParkEl Florido Industrial Park has been improving the business environment and quality of life of the community of Tijuana since 1974.View
Grupo NelsonOne of the Leading Developers in MexicaliView
Grupo OnniIndustrial park developers in EnsenadaView
Verde Corporate Realty ServicesCorporate Facility Solutions for the U.S. - Mexico Border RegionView
IntermexOver 30 years providing services to more than 150 global companiesView
FinsaFinsa celebrates 30 years of leadership in industrial real estate in MexicoView
VestaYour Industrial Real Estate Partner in MexicoView
ProLogisPROLOGIS - THE GLOBAL LEADER IN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATEView
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Consultants
ConsultantsShort DescriptionLink
TriVista Business Group Inc.Project Planning & Manufacturing Relocation SpecialistsView
Consorcio AmbientalEnsuring Environmental Compliance to Industry in Baja CaliforniaView
Understand Mexico ConsultingPlanning, implementing and follow through on Maquila projectsView
North American Production SharingStart Up and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in MexicoView
Everest GroupTurnkey solutions for successful manufacturing in MexicoView
DinamekAutomotive Industry Consulting AgencyView
Integra Realty Resources de MéxicoProviding Valuation Services throughout México to Industrial, Commercial, Hospitalty, Tourism and Residential sectors.View
AGIM CorporationIndustrial Real Estate Brokerage & Consulting Firm providing Shelter & Relocation ServicesView
Mexico Consulting GroupOur partners have assisted U.S. business and manufacturing development in Mexico since 1968. View
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Law Firms
Law FirmShort Description
HMH LegalLaw firm focusing onView
De Hoyos y Aviles S.C.One of the leading law firms in Northwest MexicoView
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Financial Services
Financial ServicesShort DescriptionLink
Mojica & CoTax, Auditing and Administrative Consulting in TijuanaView
ITCUENTA s rl cvAccounting , payroll and business supportView

This category includes NAFTA experienced shipping and customs companies to help with the import and export process necessary for manufacturing in Mexico. Our NAFTA guide may be a useful resource in helping to select a suitable logistics company.

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Shipping Companies
Shipping CompanyShort DescriptionLink
LegaspyProfessional Freight and Storage Services between Ensenada and the West CoastView
Skytruck Air/Sea Transport Inc.Global Logistics and transportation services, specialized in Major Projects, Powerplants, Overdimensional Cargo and Maquiladoras. Crossing through all US/MX borders.View
Southwest Trailer LeasingOne Solution for All your Trailer needsView
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Customs Brokers
Import/Export AgencyShort DescriptionLink
Ferrer Brokers, IncServing Our Customers Since 1982View
ExpeditorsA global logistics company with operations at all of the major US/Mexico border crossingsView
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Miscellaneous Service Companies
Real EstateShort DescriptionLink
SolutionsAbroad.comSolutions Abroad is a web site designed to help people moving to MexicoView
Herman Miller MexicoOffice furnitureView
Integra Realty Resources de MexicoProviding Valuation Services throughout México to Industrial, Commercial, Hospitalty, Tourism and Residential sectors.View