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Starting a business in Cozumel requires a Licencia de Funcionamiento through the Dirección de Desarrollo Económico. Base fee: $400-$4,000 MXN. Quintana Roo is Mexico's top tourism state. Cancún and Riviera Maya drive the economy. Tourism-specific permits required for many businesses.
Federal: RFC (tax ID from SAT, free)
Federal: IMSS registration (if hiring employees)
Municipal: Licencia de Uso de Suelo (zoning/land use)
Municipal: Licencia de Funcionamiento (operating licence)
Municipal: Visto Bueno de Protección Civil (fire/safety clearance)
Municipal: Dictamen de Impacto Ambiental (if applicable)
Estimated total: $400-$4,000 MXN depending on permits and inspections.
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