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ARTICLE · 09 JULY 2026

New Provisions For REPSE: Fewer Requirements And Faster Response Times

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The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has published new simplification measures for REPSE registration procedures in Mexico, significantly reducing administrative burdens and processing times for companies providing specialized services. These changes consolidate multiple procedures into a single process, eliminate certain documentation requirements, and cut resolution times by up to 75% for smaller companies.

MexicoEmployment and HR
Luis Carlos Nicolás Castillo
Luis Carlos Nicolás Castillo
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Dear clients and friends,

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social) has published in the Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación) the Agreement establishing simplification measures for procedures before the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, for procedures related to the Registry of Specialized Service Providers or Specialized Works (REPSE).

These changes aim to reduce administrative burdens, streamline the processing of applications, and facilitate compliance for companies providing specialized services.

Key changes include:

  • The procedures for registration, renewal, and cancellation have been consolidated into a single process called the “Registry of Specialized Service Providers or Specialized Works (REPSE),” with the following modalities: (a) Registration, (b) Update, and (c) Cancellation.

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