HOW TOinvest in Puebla?

Services

Electric Power

The rate for the Central-Eastern Region in the Industrial Sector, during peak hours and for long-duration consumption (DIST), for the month of April 2026 is:

$ 0.0101 USD per killowat per hour.

Source: CFE, april 2026; Distribution Division of CFE.

Natural Gas

The sale price is calculated monthly for each zone of the country, the rate for February 2026, in the Zone 5 is:

$ 4.6441 USD*mbtu

Source: Energy Regulatory Commission, february 2026

Water

The payment for the use of national waters, is determined by the type of use (commercial and/or industrial), the level of extraction and the area of water availability in aquifers.

Area 1

$ 1.1851 USDSurface waters

$1.5969 USDGround water

Area 2

$ 0.5456 USDSurface waters

$ 0.6181 USDGround water

Area 3

$ 0.1789 USDSurface waters

$ 0.2152 USDGround water

Source: CONAGUA, 2025; Federal Duties Law 2025.


Human Resources

Prominent Position

Net monthly salary by occupation (dollars)*

$1,188 USDMechanical engineers.

$599 USDIndustrial engineers.

$351 USDOperators of cutting, drilling, punching and welding machines.

$382 USDMotor vehicle maintenance and repair technicians.

$282 USDOperators of spinning machines and equipment.

$641 USDFinancial Advisors and Analysts.

$488 USDBricklayers, masons, and related trades.

$218 USDRetailers in stores.

$120 USDArtisans and textile manufacturers.

Source: Data México, Data as of 1Q 2025. * Exchange rate 20.42 Pesos per US dollar, Interbank 24 hours, Minimum sale Average prices 1Q 2025.

Land and Facilities

Industrial Land

The cost of land within an industrial park is approximately 40% less than the costs established by the States of Mexico, Jalisco and Mexico City.

$ 60 - 105 USD * square meter.

Source: Colliers International, 2017.

Executive Spaces

Find more than 911 thousand m2 of executive offices, in more than 13 executive complexes and 16 industrial parks (all services included).

Purchase price *m2

$ 9.55 USDminimun + taxes

$ 2,194 USDmaximun + taxes

Monthly rent

$ 590 USDminimun

$ 14,352 USDmaximun

Maintenance cost

$ 115 USDminimun + taxes

$ 46,930 USDmaximun + taxes

Source: Secretaría de Economía, 2017.

Executive Spaces within the State

Rent in Atlixco

$ 291 USDminimun

$ 635 USDmaximun

Rent in Tehuacan

$ 794 USDminimun

$ 6,352 USDmaximun

Rent in San Martin Texmelucan

$ 873 USDminimun

$ 2,117 USDmaximun


Source: Secretaría de Economía, 2017.

Business Procedures

Constitution of a Commercial Company

Issued by: Ministry of Foreign Relations.

Procedure Mode: On-site and/or On-line.

Registration in the Employer Register of IMSS

Issued by: Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).

Procedure Mode: On-site and/or On-line.

Registration in the National Registry of Foreign Investments of the Ministry of Economy.

Issued for: Ministry of Economy.

Procedure Mode: On-line.

Registration in the Mexican Business Information System (SIEM), of the Business Chamber (CANACINTRA)

Issued by: Ministry of Economy.

Procedure Mode: On-site and/or On-line.

Social Denomination Use Permit

Issued for: Ministry of Economy.

Procedure Mode: On-site and/or On-line.

Registration to the Federal Taxpayer Registry

Issued by: Tax Administration Service (SAT).

Procedure Mode: On-site and/or On-line.

Environment Impact Assessment

Issued by: Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT).

Procedure Mode: On-site and/or On-line.

Public Property Registry

Issued by: Registry and Cadastral Institute of the State of Puebla (IRCEP).

Procedure Mode: On-site and/or On-line.

Registration to the State Registry of Taxpayers

Issued by: Ministry of Finance and Administration of the State of Puebla (SFA).

Procedure Mode: On-site.

Municipal Procedures

Incentives

Stages of accompaniment and landing during your installation process.

1Analysis

  • Economic
  • Supply
  • Costs
  • Labor
  • Service providers
  • Constructors/builder
  • Legal and H. R.

2Installation

  • Sale of property owned by Government
  • Recruiting without cost
  • Tailored support

3Construction and equipment

  • Discounts on procedures and permits
  • Customized training programs
  • Entrepenuer Funding (Equipment and training)
  • Tailored support

4Operation

  • Tax discounts: Property Tax, Property Purchase Tax (ISABI),
    Payroll Tax (ISN)
  • Training scholarships for new jobs
  • Innovation Incentive Program (CONACYT)
  • Tailored support

Ministry of Economic Development and Labor

Callejón de la 10 Norte 806. Paseo de San Francisco,
Barrio El Alto, Puebla, Puebla.
52 (01) 222 229 8200