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Mexcio
| Official Name |
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United Mexican States (MX) |
| Capital City |
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Mexico City |
| Type of Government |
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Federal Republic |
| Currency |
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Peso (MXN) |
| Fiscal Year |
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Calendar year |
| Official Language(s) |
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Spanish |
| Local Time |
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GMT - 06:00 |
| International Dialling Code |
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+52 |
| Internet Domain |
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.mx |
| Major Cities |
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Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla |
| Major Industries |
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Food and Beverages, Tobacco, Chemicals, Iron and Steel, Petroleum, Mining, Textiles, Clothing, Motor Vehicles, Consumer Durables, Tourism |
| Major Trading Partners |
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USA, Canada, Japan, Germany |
| Double Taxation Treaty with India |
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NO |
Economic Overview
- Free market economy.
- Mainly dominated by the service sectors.
- The industry sector is a mixture of modern and outmoded.
- Manufacturing accounts for about 22% of GDP.
- Foreign Direct Investment presents a bright picture in the Mexican economy.
- World's fifth-largest oil producer and 9th largest oil exporter.
Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations
NAFTA Secretariat, Mexico Section |
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce |
Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos
3025, 2o piso
Col. Héroes de Padierna
C.P. 10700, México D.F.
Tel.: +(52)-(55)-56299630
Fax: +(52)-(55)-56299637
E-mail: mexico@nafta-sec-alena.org
Website: www.nafta-sec-alena.org
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100 West Jackson
Mexico, MO 65265
Tel.: +(52)-(57)-35812765
Fax: +(52)-(57)-35816226
E-mail: scaine@mexico-chamber.org
Website: www.mexico-chamber.org
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Mexican Association of Importers and Exporters |
Mexican Chamber of Commerce of Mexico City |
Monterrey 130 Col. Roma 06700
Mexico, D.F., MX
Tel.: +(52)-(55)-55849522
Fax: +(52)-(55)-55845317
Website: www.anierm.org.mx/orbsite_xp
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Website: www.ccmexico.com.mx |
Business Visa Rules
Visa is not required for visitors from Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United States. Other nationals are usually granted an initial stay in Mexico for 30 days upon arrival.
The following documents are rquired for obtaining the business visa:
- Passport/Identity Card/Travel Card.
- Introductory or sponsorship letters from the associated companies, business representatives, government agencies or other authority.
- 4 passport size photographs.
- Evidence of economic solvency.
- Return air tickets.
- Health certificate may be required in some cases.
Business Hours
9.00 am to 6.00 pm (lunch between 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm)
Government offices may be open much later, until 9.00 p.m. or more.
Note :- Mexicans seldom work on Saturdays and Sundays. |
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