Change company ownership
Plan a change to the members or shareholders of a Mexican company. Review ownership records, transfer agreements and follow-up filings.
When ownership changes
A change of ownership can involve admitting investors, replacing departing members or shareholders, or changing the proportions held by existing owners. Start by identifying what will change at the Mexican entity, especially when the transaction involves a foreign parent.
Current and proposed ownership
Map the parties, their interests and any parent entities. Review the existing ownership records and relevant company documents.
Transaction documents
Depending on the structure, the records may include a members’ or shareholders’ resolution, a transfer agreement and documents authorizing signatories.
Obligations and filings
Review the treatment of existing debts, taxes and third-party obligations separately. Identify records and registrations that may need updates after the change.
Planning steps
Plan the ownership update
Gather corporate records
Collect the current ownership record, governing documents and relevant information about incoming and outgoing owners.
Prepare and coordinate signatures
Review the proposed resolution and transfer documents, and confirm any signature or notarial formalities that apply.
Update the records
Review the company’s ownership books and identify any registry, tax or third-party updates for this transaction.