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8First, the book explains the legal conditions that must be fulfilledin order to form a company, with an emphasis on foreign investmentand on the establishment of offices and industrial plants. The bookthen addresses what is undoubtedly the most important aspect of acompany doing business in Mexico—its employees and workers—in chapters on labor law and immigration. Next, the book addressesthe fundamental topic of taxes, which is covered in depth. The lawapplicable to internal trade and to imports and exports is covered inthree more chapters that are followed by one chapter on obtainingfinancing and granting guarantees and by two on industrial andintellectual property. A series of miscellaneous but no less importanttopics related to business activities follow, including antitrust, regulatedactivities, government procurement, environmental law, andbusiness entities regulated by the Securities Market Law. Finally, infour additional chapters, information is provided on the handling ofcritical situations such as litigation and disputes, insolvency, andbankruptcy.While it is not exhaustive or in any way a replacement for personalizedadvice, we believe that this work can be of great use to those whoengage in or aspire to engage in business in Mexico. Undoubtedly, itwill also satisfy the curiosity of any businessperson or lawyer whoincludes Mexican law in his or her area of expertise.At Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C., we are proud of this work which, to theextent that it supplements the services that we have been providingto our clients for exactly twenty years, is for us the best way possibleof celebrating this important anniversary. This book is also a faithfulreflection of the talent, professionalism, and dedication of all the partnersand associates who make up this firm, and especially those whogenerated the content we present here.