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NUEVO LEÓN, MEXICO
The Best Place to Invest

Mexico's economic engine: 4% of the population generates 31.2% of the country's GDP growth. +4,500 foreign companies already trust Nuevo León. Your gateway to the North American market under USMCA.

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Competitive advantages

Why Nuevo León?

An ecosystem designed for success: world-class infrastructure and the best talent in Latin America. 4,500+ foreign companies already trust NL.

Industrial Ecosystem

260+ industrial parks with world-class infrastructure, clustering 15 specialized sectors. 4,500+ foreign companies already operating.

4,500+ foreign cos.

Logistics Hub

246 km to nearest border crossing. I-35 corridor, 3 rail lines, and 26 international air routes. 7,000+ daily crossings at Colombia-Laredo.

246km to border

Top-Tier Talent

300+ universities. 25,000+ engineers, 35,000+ technicians per year. Tec de Monterrey: best business school in LatAm. UANL: largest engineering school in northern Mexico.

25K+ engineers/yr

Energy Infrastructure

14.2 GW installed capacity. 1,475 MW in 5 new substations under construction. 8,280 MW in renewable energy development.

14.2 GW capacity

Economic Engine

2nd largest metro area in Mexico. $145B USD GDP. Highest household income in Mexico at $39,011 MXN/month.

$145B GDP

USMCA Gateway

Tariff-free access to a 500M consumer market. Mexico has 14 free trade agreements with 50+ countries.

500M consumers
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Key Data

Investment by Sector

Percentage distribution of active FDI pipeline across top sectors.

4,500+Foreign companies operatingAsia, USA, Europe & 30+ countries
Manufacturing31%
Automotive24%
Logistics7%
IT & Software6%
Services5%
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Investment origin

Where Investment Comes From

432 confirmed projects (Oct 2021 – Mar 2026): 209 new companies + 223 expansions.

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Energy infrastructure

Energy Capacity

The most robust infrastructure in Mexico. 1,475 MW of new substations under construction.

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45Power plants
168Substations
24Energy projects
7New substations
Clean energy in development8,280 MW
Wind
2,680MW
Green H₂
2,865MW
Solar
2,197MW
Gas
275MW
Mixed
263MW
Pipeline network5,528 MMPCD
2,100MMPCDLos Ramones I
1,428MMPCDLos Ramones II Norte
890MMPCDLos Ramones II Sur
600MMPCDNueva Era
510MMPCDIEnova
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SIIIA

Investment, Innovation & AI

Your single point of contact with the Government of Nuevo León for investment attraction, supplier linkage, cluster integration, and strategic location.

FDI

End-to-end support for companies establishing operations in Nuevo León

Supply Chains

Integration into global supply chains with 4,500+ companies in the ecosystem

Clusters

15 specialized clusters driving innovation and competitiveness

Real Estate

Premium industrial parks and sites with world-class infrastructure

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Competitive package

Investment Incentives

Tax incentives, federal programs, and state support from day one.

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State

State Payroll Tax Exemption

Up to 100% exemption on state payroll tax (ISN) for new investments during the first 3–5 years of operation, depending on municipality and sector.

State

Facilitated Land Acquisition

Government-assisted land selection and acquisition through SIID, including access to industrial parks with pre-permitted land at negotiated rates.

State

Fast-Track Permitting

Dedicated SARE window for business start-up permits — 72-hour processing for low-risk activities. Investment promotion team coordinates with all state agencies.

State

Workforce Training Subsidy

Co-investment programs with CONALEP and UANL to train workers to company-specific requirements. State contributes up to 50% of training costs.

State

Infrastructure Co-investment

State funding for road access, water lines, and electrical connections to industrial sites. Evaluated case-by-case for investments over $20M USD.

Federal

IMMEX / Maquiladora Program

Temporary import of inputs, materials, and machinery without paying VAT or import duties. Over 1,800 active IMMEX certificates in Nuevo León.

Federal

PROSEC Sectoral Programs

Reduced import tariffs (0–5%) on inputs and machinery for 22 key manufacturing sectors including electronics, automotive, and aerospace.

Federal

R&D Tax Credit (CONACYT)

30% tax credit on R&D and technology innovation expenditures for companies registered with CONACYT. Enhanced credit for projects linked to PIIT Monterrey.

Federal

USMCA Preferential Access

Products manufactured in NL meeting USMCA rules of origin gain zero-tariff access to US and Canadian markets — a 500M consumer opportunity.

Federal

VAT Refund Acceleration

Fast-track VAT refund process through SAT's certified taxpayer (Contribuyente Certificado) status — average refund in 10 business days vs 40+ standard.

International

IDB / IFC Project Financing

Access to Inter-American Development Bank and IFC financing instruments for infrastructure and green projects in Nuevo León. NL has active MoUs with both institutions.

International

Nearshoring Facilitation Package

Dedicated relocation support for companies moving operations from Asia and Europe: site selection, government coordination, and soft landing services at no cost.

International

Bilateral Investment Treaties

Mexico has 14 free trade agreements with 50+ countries and 32 Bilateral Investment Treaties protecting foreign investors.

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