Start a Business in Cuernavaca

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

✔ 6 permits⏱ 1-3 weeks💰 $300-$2,000 MXN

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Overview

Starting a business in Cuernavaca requires a Licencia de Funcionamiento through the Dirección de Desarrollo Económico. Base fee: $300-$2,000 MXN. Morelos is a small state close to CDMX. Cuernavaca is popular for weekend tourism and has a growing services sector.

Required Permits

✓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)

Step-by-Step Process

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)

Costs

Estimated total: $300-$2,000 MXN depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Dirección de Desarrollo Económico

Phone: 777 329 5500

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Common Mistakes

⚠ Known as City of Eternal Spring — ideal climate for tourism

⚠ Popular weekend destination from CDMX

⚠ Strong language school and education industry

⚠ Heritage zoning in centro histórico

⚠ Growing wellness and spa tourism sector

Choose Your Business Type

Restaurant Food Truck Barber Shop Retail Store Coffee Shop Bar / Nightclub Gym / Fitness Studio Nail Salon Cannabis Dispensary Dog Grooming Bakery Cleaning Service Daycare Center Auto Repair Shop

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