Main  Doing Business in Mexico  Why Doing Business in Mexico?   Why Doing Business in Mexico?   Mainly because: Mexico is the 9th world economy, with a market of over 100 million potential consumers. Inexpensive products of good quality with a commercially high potential in the European Union. A stable democracy with a free and open market. A Free Trade Agreement between Mexico and the European Union and 18 other countries. Labour costs, real state property and raw materials, all at low costs. Physical telecommunications infrastructure and a modern and efficient energy supply. An abundant, well educated, qualified and motivated young work force. Opportunities for investment in various sectors. A moderate inflation (5.4%, 2004), a solid increase of the GDP (4.1% in 2004), and a steady increase in consumer expense per household. Mexico is number four among the emerging economies and number two in all of Latin America in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Mexico boasts a privileged geographical position, with the advantage of being able to provide the North American market “just on time” and with opportune access to world-class raw materials as well as the latest technological advances. The Mexican Government promotes transparency in its actions, as well as a respect to legality & law enforcement, resulting in a stable environment conducive to prosperous business. In the last few years, thanks to an adequate management in monetary and fiscal politics, Mexico has also enjoyed of macroeconomic stability. Extracted from: Why Invest? Ministry of Economy, Section on Trade Negotiations http://www.economia.gob.mx Why Mexico? Bancomext http://www.investinmexico.com.mx   Important notice: The information of this section is extracted from different sources. The use of this information shall not have any other purpose different from its informative use only. The PIAPYME is not responsible for its content and shall not be understood as an official position of the programme itself. In this section the European entrepreneur may find relevant information in order to acquaint with the Mexican Market and its enterprises. The following are the sections available:   Sections Why Invest in Mexico? How to Enter the Mexican Market Events, Fairs & Trade Shows in Mexico The Business Culture in Mexico