title: Mexico — Market entry in practice: How hard is entry, really? | advennt.io canonical: https://advennt.io/jurisdictions/mexico/market-entry/ [Jurisdictions](https://advennt.io/jurisdictions/) [Mexico](https://advennt.io/jurisdictions/mexico/) Market entry in practice Mexico · Question 03 of 11 # Market entry in practice: How hard is entry, really? Mixed · Uncertain · Not reviewed · [Back to full Mexico report →](https://advennt.io/jurisdictions/mexico/) Key section parameters | Jurisdiction | Mexico (MX) | |---|---| | Regulator | Recorded in register | | Favourability | Mixed | | Confidence | Uncertain | | Review status | | | Not reviewed Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 | Summary answer Entry requires a Mexican-registered entity attached to or holding a DGJS permit. Permits historically issued to a limited number of operators; timelines are long and discretionary. The 2026 IEPS hike materially worsens unit economics, and the organised-crime overlay creates due-diligence burden. B2B… ## Full section analysis Entry requires a Mexican-registered entity attached to or holding a DGJS permit. Permits historically issued to a limited number of operators; timelines are long and discretionary. The 2026 IEPS hike materially worsens unit economics, and the organised-crime overlay creates due-diligence burden. B2B suppliers must route through permit holders.