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A division of Winbridge Business Group

Establish and grow your business in Mexico with a strategic partner.

We integrate legal, tax, foreign trade, business development and operational capabilities to support international companies from market entry through growth.

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25+years of experience in the public and private sectors
50+specialized professionals across the group
8Mexican cities with offices or presence
2010the year the firm was founded, in Tijuana

Companies that have trusted the group

Yanfeng SeatingTrina SolarSinotransFINSAHolley GroupSanhuaKeiperEson PrecisionSunonAmerican IndustriesSongzLHM

01 · The firm

We are not a conventional law firm. We are your gateway to Mexico.

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Winbridge Legal integrates strategic consulting, operational execution and specialized corporate services to support international companies at every stage of their expansion.

Our team coordinates local capabilities to address market entry, compliance, foreign trade, manufacturing and business growth decisions in Mexico. Winbridge Legal is part of the Winbridge Business Group holding and coordinates legal solutions with the group's tax, foreign trade, business development and operational capabilities.

  • Business visionWe understand your industry before your case file.
  • Precise executionClear timelines, clear ownership, measurable results.
  • International reachWe support investors from Asia, North America and Europe.

02 · Practice areas

Eight disciplines. One strategy.

We bring every specialty into a single roadmap, so your company has one point of contact and nothing falls through the cracks.

  1. Incorporation and structuring of Mexican companies and subsidiaries of foreign groups, corporate governance, commercial contracts, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructurings.

    • Incorporation of companies and subsidiaries
    • Shareholder meetings, powers of attorney and corporate books
    • Commercial and supply agreements
    • Mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs
  2. Tax strategy from structure design onward, recovery of tax credits, certifications and defense before the tax authority, backed by more than a decade of tax litigation experience.

    • Tax planning and structuring
    • VAT refunds and tax credits
    • VAT-IEPS certification
    • Audits, appeals and tax litigation
  3. Obtaining and maintaining incentive programs, foreign trade compliance and leveraging Mexico's network of trade agreements for your export platform.

    • IMMEX and PROSEC programs
    • Inventory control and Annex 24
    • Rules of origin and trade agreements
    • Customs defense
  4. Advice on financing transactions, relationships with financial institutions, regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering for companies operating in Mexico.

    • Credit agreements and guarantees
    • Corporate bank account opening and operation
    • Financial regulatory compliance
    • Anti-money laundering
  5. Protection of trademarks, patents, industrial designs and trade secrets, as well as negotiation of licenses and technology transfer for your operations in Mexico.

    • Trademark and patent registration
    • Licensing and technology transfer
    • Rights monitoring and enforcement
    • Trade secret protection
  6. End-to-end management of mobility for foreign executives, technicians and staff: from registering the company as an employer to residency for their families.

    • Employer registration for the company
    • Visas and work permits
    • Temporary and permanent residency
    • Family member procedures
  7. Advice under the Federal Economic Competition Law: merger notifications, compliance programs and support in proceedings before the competition authority.

    • Merger notifications
    • Compliance programs
    • Review of commercial practices
    • Defense in investigations
  8. Thorough legal review before buying or leasing, contract negotiation and structuring of industrial and corporate real estate investments.

    • Real estate due diligence
    • Acquisition of land and industrial buildings
    • Industrial lease agreements
    • Trusts and investment structures
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03 · Approach

We support you at every stage of your arrival in Mexico.

IEstablish

A solid landing

Together we choose the right corporate and tax structure, incorporate the company, and manage permits, real estate and the arrival of your leadership team.

  • Corporate and tax structure
  • Incorporation and registrations
  • Real estate due diligence
  • Executive immigration
IIOperate

Frictionless compliance

We keep your operation up to date: foreign trade programs, tax obligations, contracts and corporate governance, so you can focus on production.

  • IMMEX, PROSEC and Annex 24
  • Tax compliance and refunds
  • Contracts and labor relations
  • Corporate governance
IIIExpand

Growth with backing

When it is time to grow, we structure acquisitions, new plants, financing and the protection of your intellectual property with the same precision.

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • New plants and locations
  • Corporate financing
  • Trademark and patent protection

“Doing business in Mexico takes more than technical knowledge: it demands strategic vision, precise execution and a deep understanding of the business environment.”

Arturo BarajasCEO, Winbridge Business Group

04 · Track record

From a law firm in Tijuana to a national business group.

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2010

Founding

Founded in Tijuana as Barajas León y Asociados, a firm specializing in legal consulting, tax litigation and business advisory.

2012

Accounting division

Accounting is added to offer comprehensive financial and tax services.

2014

Mexico City

Office opens in the capital to serve corporate clients nationwide.

2018

Winbridge is born

The firm evolves into Winbridge Business Group and adds soft-landing services for international companies.

2019

Foreign trade

First IMMEX programs for automotive companies setting up in Mexico. Representation in Guadalajara.

2021

Asian market

Representation of the country's leading industrial FIBRA, focused on Asian investment.

2023

Monterrey

New office in one of Mexico's main industrial hubs.

2024

Puebla

Offices open in Puebla to strengthen presence in central Mexico.

Today

Winbridge Legal

The group's legal division, with international reach and the backing of more than 50 specialists.

Experience

Experience in expansion and operations projects

  • Automotive
  • Electronics
  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace
  • Industrial real estate

VAT recovery

Context
Advanced manufacturing company in the automotive and aerospace sector.
Challenge
VAT credit balances four years behind and recurring requests from the authority.
Scope
Technical restructuring of the refund file.
Result
Balances unlocked and recurring requests avoided.

IMMEX program from scratch

Context
Manufacturer of metal components and structural systems for the automotive sector.
Challenge
Correctly structuring its IMMEX program and maintaining inventory control.
Scope
Program structuring, inventory control and regulatory compliance.
Result
Audits passed with no findings.

Real estate due diligence

Context
Real estate investment fund interested in a plot in an industrial area.
Challenge
Confirming the land's legal status before purchase.
Scope
Property due diligence and review of title deeds.
Result
The land was found to be registered in another municipality and under another person's name; a problematic purchase was avoided.

05 · Clients

Trust is proven through results.

0104
Tax
“In our VAT refund process, they rebuilt our file down to the technical detail and unlocked tax credits that had been stuck for four years.”
CFOAdvanced manufacturing · automotive and aerospace
International trade
“We set up our IMMEX program correctly from scratch and passed audits with no findings, thanks to their rigorous inventory control and compliance.”
General ManagementMetal components · automotive
Corporate
“They have been with us since we arrived in Mexico: from incorporating our company to obtaining the various programs. They remain by our side in every operation.”
Mexico PresidentStamping, welding and assembly · automotive
Real estate
“During due diligence on an industrial plot, they found the land was registered in another municipality and under someone else's name. We avoided a problematic purchase.”
President, MexicoReal estate investment fund

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06 · Contact

Let's talk about your project.

Tell us what your company needs. A partner of the firm will review your case and contact you within 24 business hours.

HeadquartersAv. Arq. Pedro Ramírez Vázquez #200, Edificio 4, Piso 5, Col. Valle Oriente, 66269, San Pedro Garza García, N.L.
Mexico CityAv. Paseo de la Reforma #180, Piso 12, Col. Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600, Mexico City.
PueblaTorre Inxignia, Piso 4, Atlixcáyotl 2210, Reserva Territorial Atlixcáyotl, 72197, San Bernardino Tlaxcalancingo, Pue.
TijuanaJuan Ruiz de Alarcón 1572, Piso 1, Interior 1, Col. Zona Urbana Río Tijuana, 22010, Tijuana, B.C.

Also present in Guadalajara, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí and Veracruz.

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