Expanding operations in Mexico presents a huge opportunity for businesses looking to nearshore, access cost-effective talent, or take advantage of trade incentives. However, the complexities of labor laws, compliance requirements, and payroll processing can be challenging—especially for companies unfamiliar with the Mexican regulatory landscape.
That’s where an Employer of Record (EOR) comes in. An EOR enables companies to hire employees legally in Mexico without establishing a local entity, handling all legal, tax, and HR responsibilities while ensuring full compliance with Mexican labor laws.
At PRODENSA, we offer the most flexible EOR services in Mexico, tailored to different business needs. Whether you need a remote workforce, an on-site team, specialized service contracts, or supplier compliance solutions, we provide a turnkey model that aligns with your business strategy.
Why Use an Employer of Record (EOR) in Mexico?
- Quick Market Entry – Hire top talent in Mexico without setting up a local entity.
- 100% Legal Compliance – Avoid misclassification risks and comply with Mexican labor laws.
- Cost-Effective – Reduce administrative costs and overhead compared to establishing a local subsidiary.
- Nearshoring Advantages – Take advantage of Mexico’s trade incentives for exporting services.
- End-to-End HR Management – Payroll, tax filings, employee benefits, contracts, and compliance—all handled by us.
- Customized Service – Unlike automated digital-only solutions, our on-site support and expertise ensure smooth workforce management.
Binational EOR – Hiring Remote or On-Site Teams in Mexico
For companies looking to hire employees in Mexico without setting up a legal entity, our Traditional EOR model includes:
- Payroll & Tax Administration - under all local labor and fiscal laws.
- Benefits & Expense Management - robust benefits with certified suppliers, and fully reimbursable expense management.
- Legal and Compliance Assurance - strict compliance with local, federal and international laws and trade agreements.
- Scalable Support - employee administration by Prodensa's HR Department, optional recruitment and office administration solutions as you grow.
- Billing in the U.S. - our binational operations structure means all contractual and financial transactions are in the United States.
Mindfacturing® - Exporting Services
Mexico's IMMEX Program carves out a specific modality for exporting services from Mexico, giving trade and tax incentives for companies that comply. Our Mindfacturing® EOR model gives foreign companies incentives for performing key functions in Mexico, including:
- Design & R&D Teams – Working alongside manufacturing in Mexico, innovative teams can seamlessly collaborate on new products and applications.
- Support & Professional Services – Providing customer support, IT services, or consulting services at a cost savings to the corporation.
- IT & Software Development - Startups can benefit from cost-effective talent and multi-cultural perspectives.
This model is ideal for companies requiring:
- Multinational Companies - testing the waters of a new market before investing
- Small & Medium Enterprises - control of administrative overhead
- Startups - to focus on their core business and minimize distractions
- Nearshoring Companies - to benefit from proximity and trade agreements
- Global Service Firms - for cost-beneficial talent, many trained on U.S. systems
A traditional EOR model like Mindfacturing® can be performed by a network of remote talent, or by building an on-site team and administering office management solutions
Specialized Services & BPO – Fully Compliant On-Site Operations in Mexico
For businesses requiring specialized service contracts or Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) solutions, we provide:
- Flexible Staffing Solutions - we oversee and manage workforce functions, driving the talent solution that meets your KPIs
- On-site Specialized Services in Mexico - certified to provide technical and professional support with all outsourcing compliance in Mexico (REPSE)
- Purchasing and Expense Management - fully reimbursable expense management and purchasing services.
FlexForce- Flexible BPO in Mexico
Our FlexForce solution exemplifies this approach by assisting companies in hiring high-quality, cost-effective workers from Mexico, fully compliant with local regulations.
- Cost-Effective Talent - access to a large pool of workforce with a high level of experience working for foreign companies.
- Workforce Management - an integral solution to finding, training and maintaining top talent.
By leveraging our BPO services, businesses can operate legally and efficiently, eliminating risks related to outsourcing regulations in Mexico.
This model is ideal for companies requiring:
- Technical support teams in Mexico
- Professional & administrative services
- Engineering and consulting specialized support
We ensure that businesses can operate legally and efficiently, eliminating risks related to outsourcing regulations in Mexico.
Compliance Platform – for Freelancers & Suppliers in Mexico
For companies working with independent contractors, freelancers, or suppliers in Mexico, our Cattenna platform provides a fully compliant solution to manage and verify third-party workers.
- Supplier financial health checks – Ensuring contractors and suppliers meet all legal requirements.
- Monthly compliance verifications – Avoiding legal risks related to contractor misclassification.
- A centralized purchasing system – Linking work deliverables with payments for full traceability.
Cattenna - Supplier Compliance
Ensuring compliance with Mexican regulations is critical for businesses that work with local suppliers, especially those operating under the IMMEX program. Cattenna offers a streamlined approach to managing freelance contractors in Mexico.
- Automatic REPSE Validation: reducing legal exposure.
- Supplier Staff Compliance Tracking: ensure legal employment status.
- QR-Based Workforce Validation: easy verification of work authorization during site visits.
- Stop-Payment Safeguards: protecting your business from financial and legal risks.
- Real-Time Compliance Monitoring: minimizing administrative burdens.
This model is ideal for companies requiring:
- Companies hiring specialized services in Mexico, requiring to submit compliance documentation on a monthly basis
- Companies contacting services from Mexican suppliers that need to ensure compliance, especially those with the IMMEX program
With Cattenna, companies can confidently scale operations, knowing that every supplier is legally compliant under Mexican law, and won't pose a risk to your business.
Case Study: How a Global Tech Company Used Our EOR to Expand in Mexico
A leading U.S.-based software company wanted to nearshore its customer support team to Mexico while remaining compliant with Mexican labor laws. Setting up a legal entity was too costly and time-consuming, so they opted for our Traditional EOR solution.
- We onboarded 15+ workers in Mexico, managing payroll, benefits, and taxes.
- The company benefited from Mexico’s trade incentives, reducing employment costs.
- Employees received competitive benefits and local HR support, ensuring retention.
- The company remained 100% compliant, avoiding misclassification risks.
With our flexible EOR model, they scaled their workforce seamlessly while maintaining full operational control.
Why We Are the Most Flexible EOR in Mexico
- Multiple EOR Modalities – Binational EOR for export services, local specialized services with REPSE, BPO, and supplier administration
- Custom-Built Solutions - scalable growth, from individual talent to the administration of shared service centers
- Hands-On Support - boots on the ground in business cities, local Human Resources support, direct communication with project manager
- Varying Benefits - different benefits packages depending on the industry and talent strategy, balancing tax benefits with customization
- Certifications – IMMEX, REPSE, Mexican Immigration add value to a wide variety of business plans and goals
Get Started with the Most Flexible EOR in Mexico
Whether you need to hire remote workers, build an on-site team, or ensure freelancer compliance, we provide Mexico's most flexible EOR solutions-backed by real expertise, industry knowledge, and hands-on service.