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The Energy Regulatory Commission modifies the energy generation/supply schemes (Isolated Supply and Local Generation)
January, 2022

On December 31, 2021, the “Resolution modifying Resolution No. A/049/2017 of the Energy Regulatory Commission , which describes the criteria for the interpretation of the concept “own needs”, established in Article 22 of the Electricity Industry Law, and the general aspects applicable to the Isolated Supply activity ,” was published in the Federal Official Gazette (“Resolution”).

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Biden administration releases the firstever United States Strategy on Countering Corruption
December, 2021

On December 6, 2021, the Biden administration published the first-ever United States Strategy on Countering Corruption. This has as precedent June 3, 2021, President Biden’s National Security Study Memorandum-1 (NSSM-1) which established the fight against corruption as a “core national security interest of the United States.”

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New minimum wages as of January 1, 2022
December, 2021

Today the resolution of the Board of Representatives of the National Minimum Wage Commission (CONASAMI) that establishes the general minimum and professional wages that will be in force beginning on January 1, 2022, was published in the Official Federal Gazette.

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Von Wobeser y Sierra strengthens team and fullservice offering with new partners and counsel
December, 2021

• Von Wobeser y Sierra is promoting experts in the Corporate/M&A, Competition, Energy & Natural Resources, Arbitration, Litigation, Anti-corruption & Compliance, Environmental, Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Restructuring, International Trade & Customs, and Tax practices in order to satisfy clients’ increasing needs in these areas.

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Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. Best Places to Work LGBTQ+ 2022
December, 2021

We are proud to share with you that we received the recognition: “Best Places to Work LGBTQ+ 2022” By the Human Rights Campaign Foundation #HRCEquidadMX

Another judicial precedent towards liberalization of cannabis use
December, 2021

On December 1, 2021, the First Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) issued a decision that authorizes a single company to plant, cultivate and harvest hemp, with a concentration equal to or less than 1% of Tetrahidrocannabinol or THC, for the production of products for wide industrial use.

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Minimum wages 2022
December, 2021

Yesterday, the Council of Representatives of the National Minimum Wage Commission [Comisión Nacional de Salarios Mínimos] (CONASAMI) agreed on the increase of the minimum wages, which will go into effect on January 1, 2022.

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Modifications to the tax provisions for 2022
November, 2021

On November 12, 2021, the Decree (“Decree”) amending, adding and eliminating several provisions of the Income Tax Law (“IT”), Value Added Tax Law (“VAT”), Special Tax on Production and Services Law (“STPS”), and the Federal Tax Code (“FTC”) was published in the Official Federal Gazette (“DOF”), which, with few exceptions, will become effective as of January 1, 2022.

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Alberto Aguilar: Names, names and... names | Sustainability challenge to resources, Mexico long haul and Von Wobeser new group.
November, 2021

The law firm Von Wobeser y Sierra, headed by Claus Von Wobeser, has just formed a new practice group to support its clients on sustainability risks and opportunities.

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Auto parts companies could pay more income tax for their maquila operation in Mexico
November, 2021

Although the approved Economic Package for Fiscal Year 2022 did not increase the Income Tax rate (ISR) to be paid by legal entities, it does contain a modification whose practical effect will be that many Mexican auto parts companies pay more ISR for the maquila operation they carry out.

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