Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Benefit from Streamlined Processes
During her first annual government report, Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico City, emphasized the significance of simplifying bureaucratic processes for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSEs). These businesses often face an overwhelming number of required procedures to establish and operate, making the reduction of such processes crucial.
Cost Reduction in Bureaucratic Fees
Sheinbaum Pardo highlighted that, in the first half of 2025, bureaucratic costs and federal government services have been reduced by 31%, equating to nearly a trillion pesos. This achievement stems from the commitment made under Plan México to simplify burdensome procedures. To date, 1,343 processes have been streamlined by eliminating 763 and reducing requirements and resolution times.
Challenges in Opening a Business
Opening a business in Mexico remains complicated, taking approximately 2.6 years and requiring around 51 procedures to operate. The simplification of these processes is essential for MSEs’ growth and success.
Simplification of Bureaucratic Processes
During the first annual government report, Sheinbaum asserted that fiscal processes, such as RFC registration and electronic signature via the new SAT portal, have been simplified. Furthermore, the launch of gob.mx, a single-source platform for all tramites and services, increased weekly visits from 4,000 to 1.6 million.
“Today, everyone can call the unique number 079 for information and assistance on tramites and various other topics, available 24/7.”
The National Regulatory Improvement and Digital Government Law introduced the Ventanilla Digital Nacional de Inversiones, a website that simplifies business opening procedures. However, it requires access through Llave Mx.
Llave Mx Initiative
Sheinbaum mentioned that 12 million Mexicans now have Llave Mx, an initiative that began in Mexico City and later expanded nationwide. This digital key provides access to various government services, including those related to tramites.
Sheinbaum extended an invitation to entrepreneurs to join the Plan México and invest in the country, stating: “I respectfully call upon business leaders across our nation to join the Plan México with productive, innovative investments and a banking system that fosters better credit conditions.”
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main focus of Claudia Sheinbaum’s first annual government report? The primary emphasis is on the simplification of bureaucratic processes for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSEs).
- What specific reductions in bureaucratic costs were mentioned? Bureaucratic costs and federal government services have been reduced by 31%, equating to nearly a trillion pesos.
- How many processes have been streamlined so far? 1,343 processes have been simplified by eliminating 763 and reducing requirements and resolution times.
- What challenges do MSEs face when opening a business in Mexico? Opening a business in Mexico takes approximately 2.6 years and requires around 51 procedures.
- What initiatives have been implemented to simplify bureaucratic processes? The Llave Mx initiative and the Ventanilla Digital Nacional de Inversiones have been introduced to streamline procedures.
- What invitation did Sheinbaum extend to entrepreneurs? Sheinbaum encouraged business leaders to join the Plan México with productive, innovative investments and a banking system that fosters better credit conditions.
