Tamaulipas Investment Guide
Investment Background
Since 1980, Tamaulipas has transformed itself from a rural economy primarily focusing on agriculture and mining to a manufacturing and services economy. Over 40% of the work force in Tamaulipas is involved in manufacturing accounting for over 11% of all of Mexico's maquiladora activity. As of 2006 there were over 342 maquiladora manufacturers in the state.
Investment Incentives in Tamaulipas
| Type | Incentive Description |
|---|---|
| Federal | Reduction of payroll taxes |
| Federal | Fiscal incentives for research and development |
| State | Reduction of property taxes |
| State | Exemption from 2% payroll tax |
| State | 90 days of free training (up to 3x minimum wage) |
| For more information on investment incentives view the Tamaulipas incentives tab | |
Tamaulipas Average Wage and Salary Information (2008)
The average wage information for a direct employee in a "Maquiladora" in Tamaulipas 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 - 
City Information
- 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
| City | Population | Airport | Toll Road | Sea Port | Industrial Parks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamira | 162,628 | Yes | |||
| Ciudad Madero | 193,045 | Yes | |||
| Ciudad Mante | 81,884 | Unknown | |||
| Ciudad Victoria | 278,455 | No | |||
| Matamoros - Tamaulipas | 132,402 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 |
| Nuevo Laredo | 348,387 | No | |||
| Reynosa | 507,998 | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Tampico | 303,635 | Yes | |||
| Victoria | 278,455 | No |
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.
| Association | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Canmex - Matamoros | Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico :: Matamoros Chapter | View |
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Shelter Companies
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
| Shelter | Short Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| CIESA | More than just Industrial parks, We are your Total Solution! | View |
| Am-Mex Products, Inc. | We are well established in McAllen, Texas and Reynosa, Mexico. We provide comprehensive management services that cover every aspect of operating your business in Mexico. | View |
| DIMSA S.A. de C.V. | A Shelter / Consulting Company | View |
| The TECMA Group | Your Partner in Mexico for Shelter Services, Logistics and Joint Ventures | View |
| Sheltermex | Reynosa based shelter company | View |
| American Industries | "American Industries - Mexico's Leading Manufacturing Facilitator" | View |
| Location | Developer | Space | Lease/Sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Building | Nuevo Laredo | BERMUDEZ INTERNATIONAL | 43000 sq ft | Lease |
| View Building | Reynosa | Verde Corporate Realty Services | 50438 sq ft | Either |
| View Building | Reynosa | Verde Corporate Realty Services | 100000 sq ft | Either |
| View Building | Reynosa | Verde Corporate Realty Services | 150993 sq ft | Either |
| View Building | Reynosa | Verde Corporate Realty Services | 181133 sq ft | Either |
| View Building | Reynosa | ProLogis | 302400 sq ft | Lease |
| View Building | Reynosa | Verde Corporate Realty Services | 103149 sq ft | Lease |
| View Building | Reynosa | Verde Corporate Realty Services | 75438 sq ft | Lease |
| View Building | Reynosa | Verde Corporate Realty Services | 150993 sq ft | Lease |
| View Building | Reynosa | ProLogis | 62120 sq ft | Lease |
| View Building | Reynosa | ProLogis | 104232 sq ft | Lease |
| View Building | Reynosa | ProLogis | 80380 sq ft | Lease |
| View Building | Nuevo Laredo | Finsa | 90000 sq ft | Either |
| View Building | Matamoros - Tamaulipas | Finsa | 50000 sq ft | Either |
| View Building | Reynosa | Verde Corporate Realty Services | 181133 sq ft | Either |
| Real Estate | Short Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| API Altamira | The most efficient, modern and transparent Port Administration in Mexico, turning Port Altamira into a competitive advantage to our clients and the most competitive industrial development complex in the Gulf. | View |
| Verde Corporate Realty Services | Corporate Facility Solutions for the U.S. - Mexico Border Region | View |
| Intermex | Over 30 years providing services to more than 150 global companies | View |
| Finsa | Finsa celebrates 30 years of leadership in industrial real estate in Mexico | View |
| ProLogis | PROLOGIS - A Global Leader in Distribution Facilities | View |
| BERMUDEZ INTERNATIONAL | The first name in Maquiladoras since 1969 | View |
| American Industries | "American Industries - Mexico's Leading Manufacturing Facilitator" | View |
| Consultants | Short Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| TriVista Business Group Inc. | Project Planning & Manufacturing Relocation Specialists | View |
| Consorcio Ambiental | Ensuring Environmental Compliance to Industry in Baja California | View |
| Understand Mexico Consulting | Planning, implementing and follow through on Maquila projects | View |
| North American Production Sharing | Start Up and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in Mexico- Ongoing Administration and Compliance | View |
| Everest Group | Turnkey solutions for successful manufacturing in Mexico | View |
| Dinamek | Automotive Industry Consulting Agency | View |
| Integra Realty Resources de México | Providing Valuation Services throughout México to Industrial, Commercial, Hospitalty, Tourism and Residential sectors. | View |
| AGIM Corporation | Industrial Real Estate Brokerage & Consulting Firm providing Shelter & Relocation Services | View |
| Mexico Consulting Group | Our partners have assisted U.S. business and manufacturing development in Mexico since 1968. | View |
| Avanza International Business Consultants | Avanza International Business Consultants is established in USA and Mexico,with offices in Brownsville, Texas. We provide business solutions to international investmens to Real Estate and Maquila Start-Ups | View |
| Shelter | Short Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| There are currently no law firms for this state in the Understand Mexico database. | ||
| Shelter | Short Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| There are currently no financial services companies for this state in the Understand Mexico database. | ||
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.
| Shipping Company | Short Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| The ILS Company | International Logistics Solutions | View |
| Real Estate | Short Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| SolutionsAbroad.com | Solutions Abroad is a web site designed to help people moving to Mexico | View |
| Herman Miller Mexico | Office furniture | View |
| Integra Realty Resources de Mexico | Providing Valuation Services throughout México to Industrial, Commercial, Hospitalty, Tourism and Residential sectors. | View |