--- title: "IMMEX in Juarez: Guide for Maquiladora Setup and Costs" description: Strategic guide for Juárez. Learn about the IMMEX program, VAT certifications, and 2026 customs compliance to secure your manufacturing in Mexico. image: https://blog.grupoei.com.mx/hubfs/immex-program-juarez-maquiladora-guide-1.png --- ![](https://blog.grupoei.com.mx/hubfs/immex-program-juarez-maquiladora-guide-1.png) Soluciones Logisticas 15.05.2026 # Setting Up a Maquiladora in Juarez: Costs, IMMEX and Compliance Juárez is the starting point for any successful manufacturing strategy in Mexico. Establishing a presence here allows companies to benefit from a mature ecosystem of specialized labor and consolidated commercial crossings. Beyond location, the key to a rapid market entry lies in mastering the **IMMEX** regulations and VAT certifications from day one. *Looking for the Spanish version? [Click here](https://blog.grupoei.com.mx/consultoria-en-comercio-exterior-maquila-juarez).*       ![logistica-automotriz-grupoei-descargable-mockup](https://blog.grupoei.com.mx/hs-fs/hubfs/site/industrias/2023/logistica-automotriz-grupoei-descargable-mockup.png?width=202&height=272&name=logistica-automotriz-grupoei-descargable-mockup.png) ## Descubre los aspectos más importantes que debes considerar al buscar un agente aduanal *Datos obligatorios [*Aviso de privacidad*](https://www.grupoei.com.mx/aviso-de-privacidad) ## **Why Juárez for your Maquiladora?** Juárez offers a strategic geographical position with direct border access to El Paso, Texas. It currently hosts over 320 active manufacturing plants and possesses a consolidated infrastructure for commercial crossings. In 2026, the city remains the leader in national exports, supported by a specialized workforce that simplifies the implementation of an **IMMEX** program for foreign investors.   ## **What is the IMMEX Program and the VAT Certification?** The **IMMEX** legal framework is a system that allows the temporary import of goods used in industrial processes or services for export without paying the 16% VAT or general import duties. - **Cash Flow Protection:** Obtaining the VAT/IEPS Certification is essential alongside your **IMMEX** authorization. Without it, your operation must pay VAT upfront on all raw materials, significantly impacting your initial capital. - **Customs Savings:** Under the March 2026 decree, certain infrastructure and raw materials enjoy a 0% rate, a benefit your company should leverage through a certified partner.   Check out our full range of [Logistics and Customs Services](https://www.grupoei.com.mx/soluciones-logisticas-inteligentes). (*Our main site is currently in Spanish; we recommend using the Google Translate browser extension for the best experience*).   ## **How to Handle Compliance and 2026 Regulations?** Operating under **IMMEX** requires strict inventory management under Annex 24 and Annex 30 to track every temporary import that enters the country. - **Shelter Operations:** This model allows companies to start manufacturing under an established partner’s legal entity, accelerating market entry while you obtain your own **IMMEX** permits. - **2026 Customs Law:** The new regulation demands higher fines for non-compliance. Certifications like OEA or C-TPAT are no longer optional if you want to reduce crossing times and inspection frequency. ## **Are you ready to start your manufacturing operation in Mexico?** The speed of your market entry and the security of your investment depend on your operational structure. Do you want to avoid tax pitfalls and ensure a seamless supply chain from day one? The answer lies in professional guidance. At [**Grupo Ei**](https://www.grupoei.com.mx/), we manage every aspect of your operation, from customs brokerage to full **IMMEX** administration. Let's map out your customs and IMMEX structure before you commit to a timeline. 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