Apart from all the benefits of using shelter services in Mexico, there are benefits of selecting one provider over another. The services needed to depend on the needs of the company; hence it is important to have a good understanding of what is important to the operation when choosing a provider.
Know the different types of shelter services in Mexico
There are six kinds of providers in Mexico that offers different degrees of services:
- Manufacturing communities that render complete shelter services, in committed industrial parks. Once a factory is set in a manufacturing community, companies avail better customer service and benefit from economies of scale and facilities such as medical centres and recreational amenities. They are the best and risk-free way to set a manufacturing facility in Mexico
- Full-service offerings, without owning real estate (in partnership with local agencies): a full shelter service provider offers everything the same as manufacturing communities – just not real estate. However, a lot of these companies team with local landlords to meet these needs.
- Startup shelter companies that are available for a pre-determined time period during the beginning: these services majorly focus on the starting phase of the business to make them run. At a pre-determined time, the startup company then moves aside and the manufacturer bears all the risks, responsibilities and expenses linked with the continual operation.
- Contract manufacturers with value-added services: They offer particular contracts to make workers work on a specific project and provide other specialized services too as and when needed.
- Real estate companies with value-added services: They work like full-service providers. But, they are majorly interested in the rental and sale of industrial properties of Mexico.
- Cafeteria-style providers: They provide personalized offerings for a list of niche services. They are companies that permit manufacturers to select from a menu of shelter service lists.
How to select a Mexico Shelter company?
Different providers offer different services and companies looking to manufacture here should do a comparative study to pick the right service provider. Here are some questions that you should ask a Mexico shelter company before choosing them. It will help you ensure that you get the best service at the right price with the lowest level of risk involved.
- Service offered: What services do you offer in particular functional fields such as HR, financial or import/export?
- Licensing issues: Does the producer enter the maquiladora industry under the business license of a Mexico shelter service provider? Does the shelter company offer a separate license to their clients? The answer to these questions will have consequences on tax, labour, customer and environmental law which a buyer should deeply investigate.
- Property and leasing problems: What is included in the lease cost of the facility? Is the tenant liable for the real estate tax, insurance and maintenance or will the Mexico shelter service provider handle it?
- Fees and other expenses: What are the services included in the service provider’s fee? Will it cover security costs? Will it cover logistics? Does the shelter company bill include only the services or are there any other charges involved?
Well, in order to get any help related to shelter services in Mexico, you should come to us. We, at American Industries, offer you a comprehensive package of administrative services to help you set up a successful manufacturing facility in Mexico. Speak to our consultants to know about it in detail.
