What Is a Shelter Service Provider in Mexico? (FAQ Edition)

In this episode of Tetakawi’s Manufacturing in Mexico Podcast – FAQ Edition, we tackle one of the most essential yet commonly misunderstood questions about launching operations in Mexico: What exactly is a shelter service provider? In just five minutes, this short-format episode offers a strategic overview of the shelter model—how it works, why it matters, and what advantages it offers to manufacturers seeking a fast, compliant, and scalable entry into Mexico. Key Highlights: Shelter Defined: A shelter service provider acts as your legal operating entity in Mexico, allowing you to focus entirely on production while the provider manages regulatory compliance, permitting, and administrative operations. Executive Value: This model reduces complexity, accelerates time-to-launch, and lowers risk—especially for companies without prior experience operating in Mexico. What Shelter Services Cover: Core areas typically include HR and recruiting, payroll, customs, legal compliance, facilities management, purchasing, and accounting. Critical Differences Between Providers: Some shelters provide only minimal legal structure, while others—like Tetakawi—deliver fully integrated services across dedicated Manufacturing Campuses. Inside a Tetakawi Campus: Tetakawi’s campus model includes move-in ready buildings, embedded workforce pipelines, and comprehensive onsite services. Locations include Empalme, Guaymas, Hermosillo, Mazatlán, and Saltillo. Closing Thoughts: If you're launching your own operation in Mexico, not outsourcing, and want speed, control, and full compliance from day one, the shelter model may be your most strategic option. Tetakawi’s approach combines real estate, regulatory support, and operational services under one contract, making it easier than ever to thrive in Mexico’s manufacturing landscape. Stay tuned for more FAQ Edition episodes of our Manufacturing in Mexico Podcast, where we answer the most pressing questions executives are asking as they explore expansion opportunities in Mexico.