Nearshoring Hub, Official Government Platform
MONTERREY · NUEVO LEÓN · MEXICOThe 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.
$125BUSD Investment
469FDI Projects
4,500+Foreign Companies
260+Industrial Parks
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.
Competitive advantages
Why Nuevo León?
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Industrial Ecosystem
4,500+ companies260+ industrial parks with world-class infrastructure, clustering 15 specialized sectors. 4,500+ foreign companies already operating.
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Industrial Ecosystem
4,500+ companies260+ industrial parks with world-class infrastructure, clustering 15 specialized sectors. 4,500+ foreign companies already operating.
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Nearshoring
246 km to borderProximity and connectivity to the U.S. market that drive nearshoring: 246 km to the border crossing, the I-35 corridor, 3 rail lines, and 7,000+ daily crossings at Colombia-Laredo.
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Top-Tier Talent
25K+ engineers/year300+ universities. 25,000+ engineers, 35,000+ technicians per year. Tec de Monterrey: best business school in LatAm. UANL: largest engineering school in northern Mexico.
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Energy Infrastructure
8,302 MW capacity8,302 MW installed capacity. 1,475 MW in 7 new substations under construction. 8,279 MW in renewable energy development.
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Economic Engine
$145B GDP2nd largest metro area in Mexico. $145B USD GDP. Highest household income in Mexico at $39,011 MXN/month.
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USMCA Gateway
500M consumersTariff-free access to a 500M consumer market. Mexico has 14 free trade agreements with 50+ countries.
Key Data
Investment by Sector
Percentage distribution of active FDI pipeline across top sectors.
31%ManufacturingCaterpillar · Nemak · Ternium · Frisa
24%AutomotiveTesla · KIA · BYD · Volvo
7%Logistics
6%IT & Software
5%Services
27%Other sectorsAerospace · Home Appliances · Agrifood · Healthcare · Energy
4,500+ foreign companies operating · Asia, USA, Europe & 30+ countries
Investment origin
Where Investment Comes From
469 confirmed projects (Oct 2021 – May 2026): 220 new companies + 249 expansions.
Nuevo León
469Confirmed FDI Projects220 new companies · 249 expansions
150projects
United States145projects
Asia102projects
Others (Argentina, Canada, Brazil, Chile, UAE, Tunisia)72projects
EuropeEnergy · Infrastructure
Power to grow on.
Your plant connects to spare capacity now, not in five years.
Available surplus
3,074MW
8,302 MW installed · 5,228 MW in use
Current demand · 5,228 MWAvailable surplus · 3,074 MW
Industrial readiness
- FastConnect in 6 to 18 months, not years.
- ReliableRuns at 99.97% uptime.
- Clean8,279 MW of clean power, coming online.
- FueledA 7,604 MMPCD gas backbone built for heavy industry.
SIIIA
Investment, Innovation & AI
Undersecretariat of Investment, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence
Your single point of contact with the Government of Nuevo León for investment attraction, supplier linkage, cluster integration, and strategic location.
Learn moreCompetitive package
Investment Incentives
Tax incentives, federal programs, and state support from day one.
Term sheet · Nuevo León
13 instruments · As of Jul 2026
13 instruments · As of Jul 2026
Subject to eligibility by municipality, sector and investment amount. The SIIIA team validates your case at no cost.
View all incentivesState· 5
100%
Payroll Tax SubsidySubsidy of up to 100% of the payroll tax (ISN), set by the Economic Development Council for a maximum of 5 years, non-extendable. Not subject to budget availability (Ley de Fomento, art. 27).
72 h
Fast-Track PermittingDedicated SARE window for business start-up permits, 72-hour processing for low-risk activities. Investment promotion team coordinates with all state agencies.
ICET
Workforce TrainingReimbursements and co-investment programs with CONALEP, UANL and ICET to train workers to your plant's requirements, via the Incentives Trust.
Works
Infrastructure WorksReimbursements for road access, water, drainage, gas and power works at industrial sites, evaluated case by case via the Trust (subject to budget availability).
500+ jobs
State-Owned Real EstateDonation or free-use agreement of state-owned real estate for investments creating 500+ permanent jobs in under 2 years; purchase, lease or exchange case by case (amendment of 29 sep 2025).
Federal· 5
0% VAT
IMMEX / Maquiladora ProgramTemporary import of inputs and machinery deferring the import duty; with SAT's VAT/IEPS Certification, a 100% VAT credit. Over 1,800 active certificates in NL.
0–10%
PROSEC Sector ProgramsPreferential import tariffs (0–10%) on inputs and machinery across 24 industrial sectors such as electronics, automotive and aerospace.
30%
R&D Tax Credit (EFIDT)A 30% tax credit on R&D and technology innovation expenses (art. 202 LISR), authorized by SECIHTI's Interinstitutional Committee on an incremental basis.
500M
USMCA Preferential AccessProducts manufactured in NL meeting USMCA rules of origin gain zero-tariff access to US and Canadian markets, a 500M consumer opportunity.
10 days
VAT Refund AccelerationFast-track VAT refund process through SAT's certified taxpayer (Contribuyente Certificado) status, average refund in 10 business days vs 40+ standard.
International· 3
IDB·IFC
IDB / IFC Project FinancingAccess to Inter-American Development Bank and IFC financing instruments for infrastructure and green projects in Nuevo León. NL has active MoUs with both institutions.
$0
Nearshoring Facilitation PackageDedicated relocation support for companies moving operations from Asia and Europe: site selection, government coordination, and soft landing services at no cost.
30 BITs
Investment Protection (BITs)Mexico has 14 free trade agreements with 50+ countries and 30 BITs (APPRIs) in force protecting foreign investors: national treatment, compensated expropriation and arbitration.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to invest in Nuevo León
Why invest in Nuevo León?
Nuevo León offers a strategic location on the U.S. border, the largest industrial base in northern Mexico, talent from 300+ universities, and direct rail and highway connectivity to U.S. markets. It is Mexico's #1 state for automotive manufacturing employment.
What incentives are available to invest in Nuevo León?
The state offers tax incentives, income-tax (ISR) reductions, workforce-training support, fast-track permitting and infrastructure support, combining state, federal and international incentives for your manufacturing or nearshoring project.
What is nearshoring in Nuevo León and Monterrey?
Nearshoring is the relocation of manufacturing closer to the U.S. market. Companies choose Nuevo León and Monterrey for their proximity to the border, mature supplier base and logistics, making the region one of Mexico's top nearshoring destinations.
How many industrial parks does Nuevo León have?
Nuevo León has 260+ industrial parks across the state, with available buildings and lots. You can explore them, with availability, gas and rail, on the platform's interactive map.
Is Invest Nuevo León an official platform?
Yes. Invest Nuevo León is the official investment-promotion platform of the State Government, operated by the Subsecretariat of Investment, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence (SIIIA) within the Secretariat of Economy.
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Investment announcement
Wipro PARI opens an automation plant in Monterrey
Industrial robotics and automation company Wipro PARI opened a 40,000-square-foot plant in Monterrey to serve the automotive, EV and manufacturing sectors across North America.
Investment announcement
DH Autoware to invest US$167 million in Nuevo León for automotive components
South Korea's DH Autoware will invest US$167 million in Nuevo León to manufacture electronic boards for Kia and Hyundai vehicles, creating 440 new jobs.
Our work
Nuevo León secures US$3 billion on its Japan and South Korea tour
Governor Samuel García led a tour of Japan and South Korea that secured US$3 billion in investment for Nuevo León across electromobility, automotive and technology.
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