Corporation Formation Services in Puerto Vallarta

Starting a Business in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta's vibrant economy offers excellent opportunities for foreign entrepreneurs in hospitality, real estate, tourism, professional services, and more. Properly forming your Mexican business entity protects your personal assets, enables tax planning, and ensures legal compliance.

Types of Mexican Business Entities

Entity Type	Best For	Min. Shareholders
SA de CV	Most businesses, restaurants, retail, services	2
SAPI de CV	Startups, investment vehicles, equity plans	2
SRL de CV	Small partnerships (max 50 partners)	2
Sole Proprietor (PF)	Freelancers, independent contractors	1

Corporation Formation Services Include

• Corporate name search and reservation with Ministry of Economy
• Drafting of constitutive act (acta constitutiva) and corporate bylaws
• Execution before Notario Público
• RFC registration with SAT (tax authority)
• Municipal operating license application
• IMSS/INFONAVIT registration for employees
• Corporate bank account guidance
• Accounting system setup referrals
• Ongoing compliance and annual meeting minutes

Can Foreigners Own 100% of a Mexican Corporation?

Yes, in most industries. Mexico's Foreign Investment Law allows 100% foreign ownership in the vast majority of sectors. Restricted sectors (aviation, broadcasting, petroleum) typically do not affect the types of businesses foreign expats establish in Puerto Vallarta.

For property-holding corporations, our real estate closing team can coordinate the property acquisition simultaneously. If you need immigration assistance as a business owner, our immigration specialists handle business visas and work permits.