Frequently
asked questions.
The questions international companies ask when evaluating, establishing, or expanding industrial operations in Mexico.
General FAQs
How long does the complete soft-landing process take?
The timeline depends on the project scope, site availability, permitting requirements, utility capacity, trade setup, construction lead times, and target start-up date.
During the initial assessment, 1IND maps the critical path, identifies dependencies, and develops a coordinated project sequence before major commitments are made
What information do you need to begin?
A preliminary review usually requires:
- Type of operation
- Production or capacity requirements
- Workforce estimate
- Utility and infrastructure needs
- Logistics and supply-chain requirements
- Preferred location, if any
- Target operational date
An NDA can be executed before confidential project information is shared.
Do we need to select a location before contacting 1IND?
No. Location and site strategy are core parts of the process.
1IND can evaluate Mexico as an operating platform and compare states, cities, industrial parks, and properties according to the project’s operational, logistics, workforce, utility, regulatory, and supply-chain requirements.
Can 1IND support an expansion as well as a new operation?
Yes. 1IND can coordinate new market entries, expansions, relocations, additional production capacity, and the adaptation of existing facilities.
The scope is defined according to the current stage and specific needs of the operation.
Government coordination and permits
How does 1IND coordinate with government authorities?
1IND coordinates the project’s institutional and regulatory path across federal, state, and municipal levels.
Depending on the scope, this may involve government authorities, regulatory agencies, utility providers, industrial-development entities, and other public stakeholders relevant to the project.
The objective is to clarify responsibilities, anticipate dependencies, and keep institutional requirements aligned with the project schedule.
Does 1IND guarantee or accelerate permits?
No responsible advisor can guarantee regulatory approvals or official response times.
1IND helps structure, coordinate, and sequence the permitting process so requirements are identified early, responsibilities are clear, and documentation advances in line with the project.
What types of permits may be required?
Requirements vary by location, industry, and project scope. They may include:
- Environmental approvals
- Land use and zoning
- Construction permits
- Water and energy requirements
- Civil protection and safety
- Operational permits
- Customs and foreign-trade registrations
- Sector-specific authorizations
The applicable route is defined during the assessment stage
At what level of government does 1IND operate?
The team has experience coordinating projects across federal, state, and municipal levels.
The specific authorities involved depend on the industry, location, infrastructure requirements, and regulatory scope of each project
Trade setup and imports
How are import programs incorporated into the project?
Trade requirements are evaluated according to the operation, equipment, raw materials, components, production model, and expected import and export flows.
Applicable programs and registrations are mapped and sequenced so the trade setup supports the construction and operational launch schedule.
Does 1IND support IMMEX and PROSEC programs?
1IND can coordinate the evaluation and setup of applicable foreign-trade programs, including IMMEX, PROSEC, and sector-specific schemes, through the relevant specialists.
Eligibility, registration requirements, and implementation depend on the company and its operating model.
Can 1IND assist with tariff classification and trade compliance?
Yes. The platform can coordinate tariff classification, customs documentation, import and export requirements, and regulatory compliance as part of the broader trade and logistics strategy
What happens if our company already has an existing trade structure?
1IND reviews the current structure and coordinates any extension, adaptation, transfer, or new registration required for the Mexican operation.
The objective is to maintain continuity between the company’s existing trade model and the new operation
Construction and delivery
Does 1IND handle industrial construction?
Yes. Turnkey industrial construction is delivered by MEGASiiCA, the industrial construction unit within The SiiCA Group.
1IND remains the client’s central interlocutor across the complete soft-landing process, while MEGASiiCA leads construction execution
What types of industrial facilities can be developed?
Depending on the project, the scope may include:
- Manufacturing facilities
- Production plants
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Industrial platforms and parks
- Process facilities
- Expansions and adaptations
Supporting infrastructure and utilities
Who coordinates the project once construction begins?
1IND remains the central coordination point for the client.
MEGASiiCA manages construction execution, while the transition between permits, infrastructure, trade setup, logistics, commissioning, and launch remains coordinated within the same platform
Is construction always included?
No. Construction is included only when required by the project scope.
1IND can support earlier stages such as evaluation, location strategy, government coordination, permits, and trade setup independently, or integrate them with turnkey construction when needed
Customs Brokerage & logistics
How does customs coordination work?
1IND coordinates the customs and documentation chain required for equipment, raw materials, components, and finished goods to move across borders.
This may include customs brokerage, documentation review, tariff classification, clearance coordination, and alignment with the project or production schedule.
What modes of transportation can be coordinated?
Depending on the project, services may include:
- Ground freight
- Ocean freight
- Air freight
- Door-to-door logistics
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- Inbound and outbound supply-chain coordination
Does 1IND support both imports and exports?
Yes. The platform can coordinate inbound and outbound flows, including applicable trade programs, customs documentation, freight, warehousing, and distribution.
Can logistics continue after the facility begins operating?
Yes. Transportation and logistics coordination may continue as part of the aftercare and operational-support stage.
Do you provide direct Customs Broker services?
Yes. Unlike traditional consultants, 1IND integrates direct customs brokerage capabilities. This means we legally and operationally handle your import programs (IMMEX), equipment clearance, and trade compliance without handing you off to a third-party agency. This eliminates border delays and protects your launch timeline.
Launch and operational readiness
What does the launch stage include?
The launch stage coordinates the activities required to move from completed setup to operational readiness.
Depending on the scope, this may include:
- Commissioning
- Customs clearance
- Initial freight flows
- Equipment and material arrivals
- Critical service activation
- Operational documentation
- Stakeholder coordination
- Start-up logistics
How does 1IND support a faster path to operation?
1IND coordinates workstreams that are often managed separately: government, permits, trade, construction, customs, logistics, and launch.
By identifying dependencies early and sequencing these activities around one project plan, the platform helps reduce friction and avoid preventable delays.
Does 1IND guarantee the start-up date?
No. Regulatory decisions, construction conditions, utilities, suppliers, and other external factors can affect the schedule.
1IND develops and maintains a coordinated critical path to improve visibility, anticipate risks, and protect the target timeline wherever possible.
Aftercare and operational support
Does 1IND remain involved after the operation launches?
Yes, when required.
Once the operation is running, 1IND can remain as an ongoing coordination partner, providing aftercare and continued support tailored to the facility’s evolving needs.
What services are available during aftercare?
Services may include:
- Transportation and logistics coordination
- Security and surveillance
- Operational consulting
- Facility-support coordination
- Supply-chain support
- Additional services required as the operation stabilizes and grows
Is aftercare mandatory?
No. Aftercare is an optional stage defined according to the needs of the facility.
It can be structured for the initial operating cycles or as continued support over a longer period.
What is the purpose of continued operational support?
Continued support helps stabilise operations, improve coordination, maintain efficiency, and protect the facility’s competitiveness as the business develops.
Coverage and industries
Where does 1IND operate?
1IND supports projects across Mexico.
The delivery model and local coordination structure are defined according to the location, industry, regulatory requirements, and scope of each operation.
What industries does 1IND serve?
The platform is designed for international industrial operations, including:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Automotive
- Semiconductors
- Data centers and digital infrastructure
- Chemicals
- Food production
- Logistics and distribution
- General manufacturing
- Energy
Other industries can be evaluated according to their regulatory, infrastructure, trade, and operational requirements.
Does 1IND only work with large companies?
No. Project suitability depends more on complexity, international scope, and coordination requirements than on company size.
1IND can support companies evaluating their first operation in Mexico, as well as established manufacturers expanding their existing footprint
Working with 1IND
What is the typical engagement structure?
Most engagements begin with an assessment to define the project baseline, priorities, risks, timeline, and required workstreams.
The scope can then expand through the relevant stages, from location strategy and permitting to construction, launch, and operational support.
Is 1IND a consultant or an execution partner?
Both, depending on the project stage.
1IND provides strategic evaluation and coordination, but it is also structured to carry the project into execution through trade, logistics, construction, launch, and aftercare capabilities
Who is accountable for the overall process?
1IND remains the central accountability line and client interlocutor across the soft-landing process.
Specialised workstreams may be delivered by different capabilities within the platform, but coordination remains integrated.
In what languages can the team work?
1IND works in English and Spanish.
Additional language support can be coordinated according to the origin of the company and the requirements of the project.
Are NDAs available?
Yes. NDAs can be executed before confidential operational, financial, technical, or investment information is shared.
Frequently
asked questions.
The questions international companies ask when evaluating, establishing, or expanding industrial operations in Mexico.
How long does the complete soft-landing process take?
The timeline depends on the project scope, site availability, permitting requirements, utility capacity, trade setup, construction lead times, and target start-up date.
During the initial assessment, 1IND maps the critical path, identifies dependencies, and develops a coordinated project sequence before major commitments are made
What information do you need to begin?
A preliminary review usually requires:
- Type of operation
- Production or capacity requirements
- Workforce estimate
- Utility and infrastructure needs
- Logistics and supply-chain requirements
- Preferred location, if any
- Target operational date
An NDA can be executed before confidential project information is shared.
Do we need to select a location before contacting 1IND?
No. Location and site strategy are core parts of the process.
1IND can evaluate Mexico as an operating platform and compare states, cities, industrial parks, and properties according to the project’s operational, logistics, workforce, utility, regulatory, and supply-chain requirements.
Can 1IND support an expansion as well as a new operation?
Yes. 1IND can coordinate new market entries, expansions, relocations, additional production capacity, and the adaptation of existing facilities.
The scope is defined according to the current stage and specific needs of the operation.
Government coordination and permits
How does 1IND coordinate with government authorities?
1IND coordinates the project’s institutional and regulatory path across federal, state, and municipal levels.
Depending on the scope, this may involve government authorities, regulatory agencies, utility providers, industrial-development entities, and other public stakeholders relevant to the project.
The objective is to clarify responsibilities, anticipate dependencies, and keep institutional requirements aligned with the project schedule.
Does 1IND guarantee or accelerate permits?
No responsible advisor can guarantee regulatory approvals or official response times.
1IND helps structure, coordinate, and sequence the permitting process so requirements are identified early, responsibilities are clear, and documentation advances in line with the project.
What types of permits may be required?
Requirements vary by location, industry, and project scope. They may include:
- Environmental approvals
- Land use and zoning
- Construction permits
- Water and energy requirements
- Civil protection and safety
- Operational permits
- Customs and foreign-trade registrations
- Sector-specific authorizations
The applicable route is defined during the assessment stage
At what level of government does 1IND operate?
The team has experience coordinating projects across federal, state, and municipal levels.
The specific authorities involved depend on the industry, location, infrastructure requirements, and regulatory scope of each project
Trade setup and imports
How are import programs incorporated into the project?
Trade requirements are evaluated according to the operation, equipment, raw materials, components, production model, and expected import and export flows.
Applicable programs and registrations are mapped and sequenced so the trade setup supports the construction and operational launch schedule.
Does 1IND support IMMEX and PROSEC programs?
1IND can coordinate the evaluation and setup of applicable foreign-trade programs, including IMMEX, PROSEC, and sector-specific schemes, through the relevant specialists.
Eligibility, registration requirements, and implementation depend on the company and its operating model.
Can 1IND assist with tariff classification and trade compliance?
Yes. The platform can coordinate tariff classification, customs documentation, import and export requirements, and regulatory compliance as part of the broader trade and logistics strategy
What happens if our company already has an existing trade structure?
1IND reviews the current structure and coordinates any extension, adaptation, transfer, or new registration required for the Mexican operation.
The objective is to maintain continuity between the company’s existing trade model and the new operation
Construction and delivery
Does 1IND handle industrial construction?
Yes. Turnkey industrial construction is delivered by MEGASiiCA, the industrial construction unit within The SiiCA Group.
1IND remains the client’s central interlocutor across the complete soft-landing process, while MEGASiiCA leads construction execution
What types of industrial facilities can be developed?
Depending on the project, the scope may include:
- Manufacturing facilities
- Production plants
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Industrial platforms and parks
- Process facilities
- Expansions and adaptations
Supporting infrastructure and utilities
Who coordinates the project once construction begins?
1IND remains the central coordination point for the client.
MEGASiiCA manages construction execution, while the transition between permits, infrastructure, trade setup, logistics, commissioning, and launch remains coordinated within the same platform
Is construction always included?
No. Construction is included only when required by the project scope.
1IND can support earlier stages such as evaluation, location strategy, government coordination, permits, and trade setup independently, or integrate them with turnkey construction when needed
Customs Brokerage & logistics
How does customs coordination work?
1IND coordinates the customs and documentation chain required for equipment, raw materials, components, and finished goods to move across borders.
This may include customs brokerage, documentation review, tariff classification, clearance coordination, and alignment with the project or production schedule.
What modes of transportation can be coordinated?
Depending on the project, services may include:
- Ground freight
- Ocean freight
- Air freight
- Door-to-door logistics
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- Inbound and outbound supply-chain coordination
Does 1IND support both imports and exports?
Yes. The platform can coordinate inbound and outbound flows, including applicable trade programs, customs documentation, freight, warehousing, and distribution.
Can logistics continue after the facility begins operating?
Yes. Transportation and logistics coordination may continue as part of the aftercare and operational-support stage.
Do you provide direct Customs Broker services?
Yes. Unlike traditional consultants, 1IND integrates direct customs brokerage capabilities. This means we legally and operationally handle your import programs (IMMEX), equipment clearance, and trade compliance without handing you off to a third-party agency. This eliminates border delays and protects your launch timeline.
Launch and operational readiness
What does the launch stage include?
The launch stage coordinates the activities required to move from completed setup to operational readiness.
Depending on the scope, this may include:
- Commissioning
- Customs clearance
- Initial freight flows
- Equipment and material arrivals
- Critical service activation
- Operational documentation
- Stakeholder coordination
- Start-up logistics
How does 1IND support a faster path to operation?
1IND coordinates workstreams that are often managed separately: government, permits, trade, construction, customs, logistics, and launch.
By identifying dependencies early and sequencing these activities around one project plan, the platform helps reduce friction and avoid preventable delays.
Does 1IND guarantee the start-up date?
No. Regulatory decisions, construction conditions, utilities, suppliers, and other external factors can affect the schedule.
1IND develops and maintains a coordinated critical path to improve visibility, anticipate risks, and protect the target timeline wherever possible.
Aftercare and operational support
Does 1IND remain involved after the operation launches?
Yes, when required.
Once the operation is running, 1IND can remain as an ongoing coordination partner, providing aftercare and continued support tailored to the facility’s evolving needs.
What services are available during aftercare?
Services may include:
- Transportation and logistics coordination
- Security and surveillance
- Operational consulting
- Facility-support coordination
- Supply-chain support
- Additional services required as the operation stabilizes and grows
Is aftercare mandatory?
No. Aftercare is an optional stage defined according to the needs of the facility.
It can be structured for the initial operating cycles or as continued support over a longer period.
What is the purpose of continued operational support?
Continued support helps stabilise operations, improve coordination, maintain efficiency, and protect the facility’s competitiveness as the business develops.
Coverage and industries
Where does 1IND operate?
1IND supports projects across Mexico.
The delivery model and local coordination structure are defined according to the location, industry, regulatory requirements, and scope of each operation.
What industries does 1IND serve?
The platform is designed for international industrial operations, including:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Automotive
- Semiconductors
- Data centers and digital infrastructure
- Chemicals
- Food production
- Logistics and distribution
- General manufacturing
- Energy
Other industries can be evaluated according to their regulatory, infrastructure, trade, and operational requirements.
Does 1IND only work with large companies?
No. Project suitability depends more on complexity, international scope, and coordination requirements than on company size.
1IND can support companies evaluating their first operation in Mexico, as well as established manufacturers expanding their existing footprint
Working with 1IND
What is the typical engagement structure?
Most engagements begin with an assessment to define the project baseline, priorities, risks, timeline, and required workstreams.
The scope can then expand through the relevant stages, from location strategy and permitting to construction, launch, and operational support.
Is 1IND a consultant or an execution partner?
Both, depending on the project stage.
1IND provides strategic evaluation and coordination, but it is also structured to carry the project into execution through trade, logistics, construction, launch, and aftercare capabilities
Who is accountable for the overall process?
1IND remains the central accountability line and client interlocutor across the soft-landing process.
Specialised workstreams may be delivered by different capabilities within the platform, but coordination remains integrated.
In what languages can the team work?
1IND works in English and Spanish.
Additional language support can be coordinated according to the origin of the company and the requirements of the project.
Are NDAs available?
Yes. NDAs can be executed before confidential operational, financial, technical, or investment information is shared.