G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
12 January  2022 
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Committee on Subsidies and  
Countervailing Measures  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1  OF 
THE G ATT 1994  AND ARTI CLE 25  OF THE AGREEMENT ON  
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES  
MEXICO 
The following communication, dated and received on 1 7 December 2 021, is being circulated at the 
request of the delegation of Mexico . 
 
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The attached notification from the United Mexican States contains information on programmes 
granted or maintained in Mexico between 2019 and 2020.  
 
In accordance with A rticle 25.7 of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM), 
this notification does not prejudge, under the G ATT 1994  and the SCM Agreement : (i) the legal 
status of the notified programmes ; (ii) their effects ; or (iii) the nature of the pro grammes 
themselves.  
 
Data may reflect approximations, estimates or preliminary information . In the event of any 
discrepancy between this notification and the legal instruments on which the programmes are based, 
the information contained in the latter shall  prevail.  
 
The notification obligation is a transparency -oriented provision that, in conformity with Article  25.7 
of the SCM  Agreement, carries no legal weight as to the actual identification or measurement of a 
subsidy, its status as an actionable subsidy or its trade effects . In this notification, the United 
Mexican States have included certain activities that may not (or may  not always) constitute "specific 
subsidies" within the meaning of the Agreement.  
 
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  Contents  
I. FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SECTOR  ................................ ................................ .... 4 
A. Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and Aquaculture Productivity  ..............................  4 
B. Programme for the Promotion of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Aquaculture  ...............  5 
C. Moder nization of large vessels  ................................ ................................ ........................  7 
D. Modernization of small vessels  ................................ ................................ .......................  8 
E. Projects and studies  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 8 
F. Marine diesel  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  9 
G. Coastal gasoline  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  10 
H. BIENPESCA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  11 
I. Capacity -building ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  12 
J. Rural aquaculture  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  13 
K. Greater productivity in reservoirs ................................ ................................ ..................  14 
L. Commercial aquaculture in inland waters  ................................ ................................ ....... 15 
M. Mariculture  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  15 
N. Procurement of biological resources  ................................ ................................ ..............  16 
O. Fisheries management projects  ................................ ................................ ....................  17 
P. Aquaculture management projects  ................................ ................................ ................  18 
Q. Reduction of the fishing effort  ................................ ................................ ......................  19 
R. Regulatory compliance and enforcement  ................................ ................................ ........  20 
S. Actions to promote consumption  ................................ ................................ ...................  21 
T. Development of production chains  ................................ ................................ ................  22 
U. Product processing and marketing  ................................ ................................ ................  22 
V. Aquaculture genetic resources  ................................ ................................ ......................  23 
W. Aquaculture genetic resources  ................................ ................................ .....................  24 
II. FILM SECTOR  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  26 
A. National, regional and sectoral economic growth in the film industry  ................................ . 26 
III. HIGH -TECHNOLOGY SECTOR  ................................ ................................ .................  31 
A. Development of Domestic Suppliers and Contractors for the Energy Industry  .....................  31 
B. Programme to Develop the Software Industry (PROSOFT) and Promote Innovation  .............  32 
IV. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR  ................................ ................................ ..... 33 
A. Industrial Productivity and Competitiveness Programme  ................................ ..................  33 
B. Sectoral Promotion Programmes  ................................ ................................ ...................  34 
C. General Import Tax for the Border Region and the Northern Border Zone.  .........................  35 
D. Manufacturing, Maquila and Export Services Industry (IMMEX) Programme  .......................  36 
V. OTHER  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  36 
A. Training and technical assistance for micro, small and medium -sized enterprises  ................  36 
B. Access to bank credit through the financial system  ................................ .........................  38 G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  C. Venture Capital Trust  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 39 
D. USMCA  Foreign Trade Product (Bancomext)  ................................ ................................ ... 41 
E. Tax incentive for technology research and development  ................................ ..................  42 
 
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  I. FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SECTOR  
A. Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and Aquaculture Productivity  
1. Title 
Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and Aquaculture Productivity.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
The aim of the Programme is to contribute to the availability of aquaculture and fisheries products 
by increasing output within a framework of sustainability . It seeks to improve the productivity of 
economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector through the provision of incentives in respect 
of output, value added, marketing and the prom otion of consumption.  
4. Background and authority  
General Law on Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, Articles 1 and 17 ; Law on Sustainable Rural 
Development, Articles 4 and 188 ; Rules of Operation of the Programmes of the Ministry of Agriculture 
and Rur al Development for the 2019 financial year.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The target population are the fishermen and women and aquaculturists designated as active 
economic units in the fisheries and aquac ulture sector that are listed in the National Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Register (RNPA) . The population receiving the support must:  
a. Engage in their activity under a valid fisheries or aquaculture permit or concession;  
b. Have registered output in the past, ex cept for newly established units;  
c. Have transceiver equipment compatible with the satellite -based tracking and monitoring 
system, where applicable, in accordance with Mexican Official Standard 
NOM-062-PESC-2007;  
d. Have an Aquatic Fauna Exclusion System (SEFA) , where applicable, in accordance with 
Mexican Official Standard NOM -074-SAG/PESC -2014;  
e. Be aware of their obligations in relation to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural 
Development (SADER);  
f. Not be in receipt of incentives from other government bodies that could entail 
duplication of support;  
g. Comply with their tax obligations;  
h. Meet the criteria and specific requirements laid down in the Rules of Operation.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  7. Total amount  
A breakdown of the amount of the subsidies provided under this programme in 2019 is given below:  
Subsidies provided under the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries  
and Aquaculture Productivity, 2019  
Financial year 2019  
Programme and component  Amount (MXN  million ) 
Aquaculture development  156.1  
Promotion of consumption  32.4 
Capitalization incentive  1,095.3  
Fisheries and aquaculture management and surveillance  20.1 
Fisheries and aquaculture production packages  57.6 
Total  1,361.5  
 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate the trade effects, if any, resulting from the use of these subsidies . It 
should be noted that the components concerning management and surveillance ; the promotion of 
consumption of fisheries and aquaculture products ; and innovation , education and research have no 
effect on output in the sector and thus do not have trade -distorting effects . Subsidies under the 
fisheries capitalization and aquaculture development components chiefly support the procurement 
of production inputs ; however , the end effect on production, and therefore trade, has not been 
estimated.  
B. Programme for the Promotion of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Aquaculture  
1. Title 
Programme for the Promotion of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Aquaculture . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
The aim of the Programme and its components is to promote small and medium -scale primary 
activities that contribute to food self -sufficiency and saving the countryside, and the fishing and 
aquaculture activities of small -scale producers through support for aquaculture welfare and genetic 
resources.  
4. Background and authority  
General Law on Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, Articles 1 and 17 ; Law on Sustainable Rural 
Develop ment, Articles 4 and 188 ; Rules of Operation of the Programmes of the Ministry of Agriculture 
and Rural Development for the 2020 financial yea r. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The target population are the fishermen and women and aquaculturists designated as active 
economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are listed in the National Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Register (RNPA).  
The amount of support for the component of Support for the Well -being of Fishermen and Women 
and Aquaculturists (BIENPESCA) will be MXN 7 ,200.00 (seven  thousand  two hundred  pesos) per 
beneficiary on a one -off or annual basis, to be disbursed in one or more instalments, and subject to 
budgetary availability . Beneficiaries  must:  
a. Engage in their activity under a valid fisheries or aquaculture permit or concession.  
b. Be on the List of Fisheries and Aquaculture Producers, which may be updated in the 
specific computer system for the component of Support for the Well -being of Fishermen 
and Women and Aquaculturists.  
Aquaculture Genetic Resources consists of the delivery of oyster seed, trout fry, tilapia fry, and 
shrimp post -larvae, in accordance with the maximum quantities and criteria established in the 
current rules of operation:  
a. Be listed in the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register (RNPA) or be a member of 
an aquaculture production unit (UPA) that is.  
b. Ensure that aquaculture activities in waters under federal jurisdiction are carried out 
under a valid fi sheries or aquaculture permit or concession.  
c. Have registered output in the past, except for newly established units.  
d. Have an Aquatic Fauna Exclusion System (SEFA), where applicable, in accordance with 
NOM-074-SAG/PESC -2014.  
e. Be aware of their oblig ations in relation to the Ministry, in accordance with these rules 
of operation.  
f. Comply with their tax obligations, in accordance with the applicable regulations.  
g. If applicable, write a letter under oath stating that they have the necessary 
infrastru cture at their tax domiciles and/or specific places of business to enable them 
to use the support for its authorized purposes.  
h. Not be included in the "Directory of natural and/or legal persons that lose their right to 
receive support", under the respons ibility of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural 
Development (SADER).  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2020 : MXN 1 ,483.1  million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
The Programme began to operate under this name in 2020 but existed prior to this as the Programme 
for the Promotion of Fisheries and Aquaculture Productivity, which dates back to 2014.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate the trade effects, if any, resulting from the use of these subsidies . Both 
components have no effect on output in the sector and thus do not have trade -distorting effects.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  C. Modernization of large vessels  
1. Title 
Modernization of Large Vessels Engaged in the Long -Line Fishing of Shrimp, Squid, Marine Fish with 
Scales, Sardines, Octopus, Shark and Tuna.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To contribute to the modernization of large fishing vessels in order to improve their productivity and 
enable them to operate more efficiently as a result of a higher technical specificat ion that 
incorporates modern ship -building and equipment designs, and to ensure that catches and 
navigation are performed safely and efficiently.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the general provisions applicable to the Rules of Operation and Guidelines of 
the Programmes of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The target population are the active economic unit s1 in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are 
listed in the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register.  
The support is provided following a classification process under which projects are evaluated and 
prioritized by vessel in accordance with techn ical profitability criteria and public policy priorities, 
specifically in relation to disadvantaged potential beneficiaries.  
The amount granted is up to 50 % of the cost subject to a maximum of MXN 1 ,000,000.00 (one  
million  pesos) per vessel . The support is  cumulative, subject to the maximum amount allowed per 
vessel.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 72 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
 
1 Economic unit - A natural or legal person engaged in fisheries and/or aquaculture activities that is 
linked to the production unit under a valid fisheries and/or aquaculture permit or concession.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  D. Modernization of small vessels  
1. Title 
Modernization of small vessels.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To provide support to replace engines and vessels and to procure on -board product -storage and 
satellite equipment in order to reduce operating costs, optimize fuel consumption, minimize levels 
of environmental pollution, increase profitability, and contribute to safeguarding human life at sea.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the  Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 
2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provi ded 
The target population are the active economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are 
listed in the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register.  
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee (CONAPESCA) provides this support to econom ic 
units engaged in fisheries activities under a valid fisheries permit or concession that need to replace 
an engine or small vessel or purchase satellite or product -storage equipment.  
The amount granted to small vessels is up to 50% of the total cost of the asset to be purchased . In 
the event that state and/or municipal governments participate, their contribution must be 30 % of 
the total cost of the asset purchased in respect of engines , vessels and chillers ; for satellite and 
radiocommunications equipment, the amount provided may be up to MXN 3 ,000.00 (three  thousand  
pesos).  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 59 .2 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
E. Projects and studies  
1. Title 
Projects and studies.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To support fishery and aquacultur e-related infrastructure projects and studies that help to increase 
the capitalization of economic units, improve the sustainable management of fisheries output, 
collection and storage, and ensure safety during berthing and landing manoeuvres.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 
2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct  support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The target population are the active economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are 
listed in the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register.  
The support is provided as a result of a cla ssification process under which projects are evaluated 
and prioritized by vessel in conformity with technical criteria and public policy priorities, specifically 
in relation to municipalities that are highly or very highly marginalized.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 81 .6 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
F. Marine diesel  
1. Title 
Marine diesel.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To widen the operating margins for producers with large vessels and/or aquaculture facilities through 
the purchase of energy at preferential prices.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the R ules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial 
year 2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Compensatory support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is p rovided  
The target population are the active economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are 
listed in the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register.  
Support to purchase energy at preferential prices is channelled towards the earning asse ts (fishing 
vessels, mariculture facilities, aquafarms and laboratories) linked to the economic units that are on 
the 2018 list of beneficiaries.  
The amount provided varies subject to a maximum of MXN 2 .00 (two pesos) per litre of marine 
diesel, with an up per limit of 1.5  million  litres per production unit.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 383 .2 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
G. Coastal gasoline  
1. Title 
Coastal gasoline.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To widen the operating margins for coastal fisheries producers through the purchase of energy at 
preferential prices.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 
2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Compensatory support.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The target population are the active economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are 
listed in the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register.  
Support to purchase energy at prefe rential prices is channelled towards the earning assets (fishing 
vessels, mariculture facilities, aquafarms and laboratories) linked to the economic units that are on 
the 2018 list of beneficiaries.  
The amount provided varies subject to a maximum of MXN 2 .00 (two pesos) per litre of coastal 
gasoline, with an upper limit of 10  thousand  litres per vessel.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 104 .3 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
H. BIENPESCA  
1. Title 
BIENPESCA.2 
2. Period covered by the notification  
From 2019 to 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To offset the low annual income of fishermen and women and aquaculturists du ring periods of low 
productivity, closed seasons or climate events through training activities to boost the sector's 
productivity.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 2019.  
Agreement notifying the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Agriculture, 
Livestock, Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the 
financial year 2020.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
Direct economic support to coastal fishermen and women, inland fishermen and women, crews of 
large v essels and operatives at aquaculture production units who are associated with active 
economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are listed in the National Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Register.  
 
2 Formerly known as PROPESCA.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  Training workshops for coastal fishermen and wom en, inland fishermen and women, crews of large 
vessels and operatives at aquaculture production units whose activities are temporarily restricted by 
a Government Fisheries Regulation or by the declaration by the competent authority of a natural 
event that drastically affects production.  
The amount provided is MXN 7 ,200.00 (seven  thousand  two hundred  pesos) per applicant per 
financial year.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 360 .7 million . 
Financial year 2020 : MXN 1 ,393.4  million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
I. Capacity -building  
1. Title 
Capacity -building.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To build the capacity of producers associated with the national fisheries and aquaculture sector in 
order to further their human, production -related, commercial, financial and technological 
development.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifyi ng the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 
2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is  provided  
CONAPESCA provides this support to economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and 
Product System Committees that need incentives to further their productive and commercial 
integration.  
Support is provided through workshops and courses  and/or attendance -based theoretical and 
practical training ; up to MXN 60 ,000.00 (sixty  thousand  pesos) is provided per specialist course, and 
up to MXN 250 ,000.00 (two  hundred  and fifty  thousand  pesos) per regional specialist course . In 
terms of comprehen sive technical assistance, up to MXN 150 ,000.00 (one  hundred  and fifty  
thousand  pesos) is provided where at least five economic units are involved to cover a period of 
three to six months.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  7. Total amount  
 
Financial year 2019 : MXN 3 .8 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
J. Rural aquaculture  
1. Title 
Rural aquaculture.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To provide support, in conjunction with state governments, to producers in highly and very highly 
marginalized municipalities in the form of : infrastructure and equipment, mainly growing systems, 
cages, vats, ponds, pumps, aerators , filters, parameter -measuring equipment, feeders and 
hatchlings.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural D evelopment for the financial year 
2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The target population are the active economic units in the aquaculture sector that are listed in the 
National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register.  
Up to 80 % will be provided subject to a maximum of MXN 500 ,000.00 (five  hundred thousand  pesos) 
for infrastructure and equipment, and for hatchlings ; the additional 20 % will be contributed by the 
beneficiary.  
The resources will be adm inistered with state governments through the Support Fund for the State 
Rural Aquaculture Programme.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 20 .8 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
K. Greater productivity in reservoirs  
1. Title 
Greater productivity in reservoirs.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To provide support to projects to improve  productivity in reservoirs, including in the form of : product 
storage equipment (thermal containers, freezers) and supplies of hatchlings for restocking purposes.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 
2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The target population a re the active economic units in the aquaculture sector that are listed in the 
National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register.  
Support is provided as follows in the light of a project assessment based on criteria intended to 
improve productivity in reservoirs : up to 80 %, subject to a maximum of MXN 80 ,000.00 (eighty  
thousand  pesos), where a further 20 % is contributed by the beneficiary ; up to MXN 1 ,600,000.00 
(one million  six hundred thousand  pesos) for catfish, carp or tilapia hatchlings.  
It should be noted th at only one application for support can be supported per reservoir.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 7 .9 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  L. Commercial aquaculture in inland waters  
1. Title 
Commercial aquaculture in inland waters.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To promote the start -up of industrial -scale aquaculture businesses in order to unlock the country's 
hydrological potential.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural  Development for the financial year 
2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The target population are the active economic units in the aquaculture sector that are listed in the 
National Fisheries and Aquacultu re Register.  
The amounts of support awarded for infrastructure, equipment and facilities account for up to 50 % 
of the value of the investments to be made, subject to a maximum of MXN 5 ,000,000.00 (five  million  
pesos) ; for projects involving trout and tilapia, up to 70 % of the value of investments will be 
provided.  
For newly created projects, up to 50 % of the value of investments will be supported, subject to a 
maximum in all cases of MXN 2 ,500,000.00 (two  million  five hundred thousand  pesos).  
In respec t of technical assistance, up to 50 % will be provided, subject to a maximum of MXN 
200,000.00 (two  hundred thousand  pesos).  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 22 .5 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
M. Mariculture  
1. Title 
Mariculture.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To promote mariculture through production infrastructure (mainly po nds, cages, suspended culture 
systems, headlines, strings, floating storage facilities, gear fixed to the substrate, etc.), the use of 
aquaculture equipment such as pumps, aerators, filters, parameter -measuring equipment and 
feeders, and the provision of s pecialist technical assistance and support and/or advice from a duly 
identified specialist technical officer.  
4. Background  and authority  
Agreement notifying the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivit y of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 
2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The target population are the active economic units in the aquaculture sector that are list ed in the 
National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register.  
The amounts of support provided for infrastructure, equipment and facilities cover up to 50 % of the 
value of investments, subject to a maximum of MXN 5 ,000,000.00 (five  million  pesos), while support 
for technical assistance covers up to 50 % of the value of investments, subject to a maximum of 
MXN 200 ,000.00 (two  hundred thousand  pesos).  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 53 .7 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
N. Procurement of biological resources  
1. Title 
Procurement of biological resources.3 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To provide support for the procurement of biological inputs including post -larvae, seed, fry and 
juveniles.  
 
3 Previously "procurement of biological inputs".  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial 
year 2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The target population are the active economic units in  the aquaculture sector that are listed in the 
National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register.  
In order to provide support, an assessment is conducted and approval given to investment projects 
that state the number of organisms and species of fish fry to be p urchased and the current market 
value of these inputs.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 48 .9 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
O. Fisheries management projects  
1. Title 
Fisheries management projects.4 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To encourage compliance with sustainability standards in the exploitation of fisheries resources by 
introducing new management schemes and specific handling measures for each fisheries activity, 
and establishing and/or boosting surveillance schemes in cooperation with fisheries producers.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the R ules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial 
year 2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
 
4 Previously "fisheries  and aquaculture management projects".  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  6. To whom and how assistance is provide d 
CONAPESCA provides this support to economic units in the fisheries sector that engage in fisheries 
activities under a valid concession or permit, and to educational and research institutions, civil 
society bodies or associations, and legally established public entities that help to increase the 
production of goods and services associated with the fisheries sector within a framework that fosters 
sustainability.  
With a view to receiving this support, projects are drawn up to implement measures in the fields  of 
coastal management, management of fisheries in optimum use, management of fisheries with 
development potential, fisheries resource recovery management, fisheries refuges, and the recovery 
of abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear.  
Up to MXN 10 ,000,000.00 (ten  million  pesos) will be provided per project.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 10 .5 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
P. Aquaculture management projects  
1. Title 
Aquaculture management projects.5 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To encourage compliance with sustainability standards in the exploitation of aquaculture resources 
by introducing new management schemes and specific handling measures for each aquaculture 
activity, and establishing and/or boosting surveillance schemes in cooperation with aquaculture 
producers.  
 
4. Background and authority  
Agreemen t notifying the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 
2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
 
5 Previously "fisheries and aquaculture management projects".  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  6. To whom and how assi stance is provided  
CONAPESCA provides this support to economic units in the aquaculture sector that engage in 
fisheries activities under a valid concession or permit, and to educational and research institutions, 
civil society bodies or associations, and l egally established public entities that help to increase the 
production of goods and services associated with the fisheries sector within a framework that fosters 
sustainability.  
With a view to receiving this support, projects are drawn up at local, state or regional level to 
implement measures in the field of aquaculture management . Up to MXN 3 ,000,000.00 (three  million  
pesos) will be provided per project.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 1 .9 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
Q. Reduction of the fishing effort  
1. Title 
Reduction of the fishing effort.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of fisheries resources through the voluntary 
decommissioning of vessels that are part of the commercial fleet.  
 
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the Rules of Operation of the Prog ramme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 
2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
CONAPESCA  provides this support to natural and/or legal persons that, either individually or 
collectively, engage in commercial fishing on the high seas with large vessels under a valid fisheries 
concession or permit.  
The support is provided as a result of the bene ficiary voluntarily surrendering the valid commercial 
fisheries concession or permit to CONAPESCA for cancellation and breaking up the vessel to be 
decommissioned . The assistance provided amounts to MXN 1 ,300,000.00 (one  million  three  hundred 
thousand  pesos). G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 0 .0 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
R. Regulatory compliance and enforcement  
1. Title 
Regulatory compliance and enforcement.6 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To support regulatory compliance and enforcement measures as part of the coordinated strategy 
endorsed by the production sector, with a view to safeguarding fisheries and aquaculture resources 
and preventing offences, especially in overfished and restocked areas.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the general provisions applicable to the Rules of Operation and Guideline s of 
the Programmes of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The target population are the active economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are 
listed in the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register.  
The support is provided through joint projects to implement inspection and surveillance measures . 
Natural persons may be awarded up to MXN 2 ,000,000.00 (two  million  pesos), and legal persons up 
to MXN 6 ,000,000.00 (six  million  pesos).  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 7 .2 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these prov isions.  
 
6 Previously "inspection and surveillance measures".  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  S. Actions to promote consumption  
1. Title 
Actions to promote consumption.7 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To increase the consumption of fisheries and aquaculture products by implementing comprehensive 
measures that promote fisheries and aquaculture foodstuffs, and to improve the performance of 
Product System Committees for Aquaculture and Fisheries through mechanisms for planning, 
communications and ongoing cooperation between  the economic stakeholders involved in 
implementing rural development policies, plans and programmes.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 
2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The target population are economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, educational and 
research institutions, civil society bodies or associations, and legally established public entities in 
the fisheries and aquaculture sector that contribute to the implementation of measures to promote 
consumption.  
The support is provided through projects a greed with the CONAPESCA -appointed implementing body 
that provide for measures related to comprehensive campaigns to promote consumption, market 
surveys, the diagnosis and monitoring of consumption and nutritional analysis, regional, national 
and internati onal events and fairs to promote fish and seafood consumption, and the dissemination 
of printed, digital and audiovisual material, together with information, teaching and publicity 
materials.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 11 .2 million . 
8. Durati on 
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
 
7 Previously "comprehensive promotion campaigns".  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  T. Development of production chains  
1. Title 
Development of production chains.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To increase the consumption of fisheries and aquaculture products by implementing comprehensive 
measures that promote fisheries and aquaculture foodstuffs, and to improve the performance of 
Product Syst em Committees for Aquaculture and Fisheries through mechanisms for planning, 
communications and ongoing cooperation between the economic stakeholders involved in 
implementing rural development policies, plans and programmes.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 
2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how  assistance is provided  
The target population are the active economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are 
listed in the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register.  
The support is provided in the form of payment for professional services  and advice to support the 
production chain ; it also covers transport costs and subsistence allowances for Product Systems 
representatives and operational staff ; studies, projects and certification ; and the establishment of 
business services centres, conso rtia and marketing companies.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 8 .1 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
U. Product processing and marketing  
1. Title 
Product processing and marketing.8 
 
8 Previously "processing, development and marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products".  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To increase the consumption of fisheries and aquaculture products by implementing comprehensive 
measures that promote fisheries and aquaculture foodstuffs, and to improve the performance of 
Product System Committees for Aquaculture and Fisheries through mechanisms for planning, 
communications and ongoing cooperation between the economic  stakeholders involved in 
implementing rural development policies, plans and programmes.  
4. Background and authority  
Agreement notifying the Rules of Operation of the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the financial year 
2019. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The support is aimed at economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and Product System 
Committees tha t need incentives to further their productive and commercial integration.  
The incentive is provided through projects agreed with the CONAPESCA -appointed implementing 
body and relates to equipment for product -processing, ice -making, refrigeration, freezing and point -
of-sale activities.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 12 .9 million . 
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions.  
V. Aquaculture genetic resources  
1. Title 
Aquaculture genetic resources.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
The overall objective is to increase productivity in the fisheries and aquaculture sector within a 
framework of sustainability, seeking to reduce social inequality gaps.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  The specific objective of the component is to support research and technology transfer entities in 
characterizing and preserving aquaculture genetic lines, and in expanding and strengthening the 
production infrastructure for biological inputs.  
4. Background and authority  
Decree laying down the 2019 Declaration on Priority Attention Zones, published in the Official Journal 
of the Federation on 2 8 December 2 018. Article 17 of the General Law on Sustain able Fisheries and 
Aquaculture sets out the principles for the formulation and implementation of the National Policy on 
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture . Programme structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural 
Development for 2019, which includes  the Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Productivity.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support:  
a) Acquisition of genetic lines of commercial interest (up to 80 %, subject to a maximum 
of 1 million  pesos).  
b) Construction and/or adaptation of infrastructure, facilities and equipment in laboratories 
for the production of larvae, post -larvae, seed, fry and juveniles of aquatic organisms 
(up to 50 % of the cost of the project, subject to a maximum of 5  million  pesos).  
c) Management and p reservation of sexual products of commercially important species for 
the purpose of maintaining genome banks (up to 80 %, subject to a maximum of 
5 million  pesos).  
d) Characterization of genetic lines (up to 80 %, subject to a maximum of 1  million  pesos).  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
Research and technology transfer entities and laboratories for the production of aquaculture seed . 
Support is provided to the target population in accordance with technical selection criteria 
established in the rules of  operation, under the terms of the invitation to tender and by means of 
the relevant legal instruments . The maximum percentage of the support is concept -dependent and 
varies between 50 % and 80 %. Support is granted until the budget is exhausted.  
7. Total am ount 
Financial year 2019 : MXN 55 ,190,174.00.  
8. Duration  
On an annual basis . The programme ran until 3 1 December 2 019, with the exception of the extension 
amendment agreements applicable exclusively to the scope of the technical goals of the projects, 
since the financial audit was completed at the end of the financial year on the aforementioned date.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions . The 
aim of the measure is to char acterize and preserve aquaculture genetic lines, and expand and 
strengthen the production infrastructure for biological inputs necessary for aquaculture production.  
W. Aquaculture genetic resources  
1. Title 
Aquaculture genetic resources.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
General objective of the programme : To promote small and medium -scale primary activities that 
contribute to food self -sufficiency and saving the countryside, with an emphasis on fisheries  and 
aquaculture.  
Specific objective of the programme : To promote the fishing and aquaculture activities of small -scale 
producers through support for welfare and aquaculture genetic resources.  
4. Background and authority  
Articles 17 and 20.XV of the Genera l Law on Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture set out the 
principles for the formulation and implementation of the National Policy on Sustainable Fisheries and 
Aquaculture . Articles 29 and 30 of the General Law on Social Development, and based on the Gene ral 
Criteria for the Determination of Priority Attention Zones 2020, issued in July 2 019 by the National 
Council for Social Development Policy Evaluation . Agreement issuing the Guidelines governing the 
functions of the Delegations of Development Programmes, published in the Official Journal of the 
Federation on 1 8 July 2 019. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
In-kind support in the form of the delivery of tilapia fry (up to 100,000 units), trout fry (up to 
50,000  units), oyster seed (up to 1  million  units) or  shrimp post -larvae (up to 1  million  units) from 
aquaculture seed production laboratories that have a valid Aquaculture Health Certificate granted by 
the National Agrifood Health, Safety and Quality Service (SENASICA).  
6. To whom and how assistance is prov ided 
It is granted to small and medium -sized producers who are listed in the National Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Register or are members of an aquaculture production unit (UPA) that meets the 
requirements established in the rules of operation and who submit  their application during the 
window period, until the budget is exhausted.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2020 : MXN 27 ,514,155.50 for the purchase and delivery of aquaculture seed.  
8. Duration  
On an annual basis . The programme was launched following the p ublication of the Rules of Operation 
on 25 March 2 020 and concluded on 3 1 December 2 020. 
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions . The 
aim of the measure is to promote inland water aquac ulture and fisheries by providing improved 
quality aquaculture seed, which, despite enhancing the quality and quantity of production, resulting 
in an improvement in the trade of products, is not within the remit of the implementing body, which 
does not hav e the tools to measure such effects beyond an educated guess . In this regard, it is 
estimated that the support will result in the production of approximately 5,850 tonnes of aquaculture 
products . Direct support was provided to 256 family production units, or an estimated total of more 
than 1,000 people, and indirect support was given to more than 2,500 workers in the aquaculture 
sector, resulting in a higher level of welfare for small -scale aquaculture producers . With the support 
granted i n 2020, the direct economic benefit to beneficiaries is estimated at around MXN 309 million  
from one crop cycle alone.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  II. FILM SECTOR  
A. National, regional and sectoral economic growth in the film industry  
1. Title 
Name of 
programme  Type of 
support  Amount of support 
provided in 2019  Amount of support 
provided in 2020  Description of support  
Support for the 
production of 
short films.  Direct  MXN 10 ,000,000.00  MXN 8 ,675,000.00  Its objective is to 
strengthen audiovisual  
professionalization 
processes in the various 
regions of Mexico, 
supporting the production 
and post -production of 
short fiction, animated and 
documentary films by 
filmmakers and film school 
graduates . This support is 
granted to any Mexican or 
foreign natur al person 
residing in the country, in 
accordance with the terms 
of the invitation to tender 
and the legal instruments 
signed for this purpose.  
Support for 
screenwriting.  Direct 
and 
indirect  Direct : MXN 1 ,847,408.66  
Indirect : MXN 15 ,000.00  Direct : MXN 2 ,393,034.76  
Indirect : MXN 150 ,000.00  This is support for the 
writing of film scripts . This 
support is granted to 
natural persons who need 
to write or rewrite a film 
script, or who have a film 
plot and need to structure 
the story in order to obtain 
the firs t treatment or 
treatments to strengthen or 
rework the plot line of the 
story so as to continue the 
writing process, under the 
terms of the invitation to 
tender and the legal 
instruments signed for this 
purpose.  
Support for 
project 
development.  Direct 
and 
indirect  Direct : MXN 1 ,520,000.00  
Indirect : MXN 340 ,000.00  Direct : MXN 1 ,650,000.00  
Indirect : MXN 375 ,000.00  This is support for the 
development of a 
production portfolio for a 
feature -length fiction, 
animated or documentary 
film project . This support is 
granted to natural persons, 
in accordance with the 
terms of the invitation to 
tender and the legal 
instruments signed for this 
purpose.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  Name of 
programme  Type of 
support  Amount of support 
provided in 2019  Amount of support 
provided in 2020  Description of support  
Support for the 
production and/or 
post-production of 
feature -length 
fiction and 
documentary films 
through the Trust 
Fund for the 
Production of 
High-Quality Films 
(FOPROCINE).  Direct  MXN 107 ,546,731.83  No new support was 
provided.9  Its objective was to 
promote the development 
of the national audiovisual 
industry by granting 
resources in the form of risk 
capital for production or 
post-production to Mexican 
producers of quality feature 
films and drama series in 
the fiction, documentary , 
experimental and auteur 
genres, in addition to those 
made under international 
agreements, and debut 
films, all with a cultural and 
artistic profile . Moreover, to 
encourage national 
audiovisual production by 
inducing the participation of 
private investors  in joint 
projects in order to ensure a 
sustained and growing 
production of Mexican 
feature films and series, 
which, thanks to their 
thematic, technical, artistic 
and cultural quality, 
contribute to the promotion 
and dissemination of quality 
Mexican audiov isual 
production, both 
domestically and abroad, 
and to the training of new 
human resources for the 
country's audiovisual 
industry.  
This support was granted 
to natural and legal 
persons of Mexican 
nationality engaged in film 
production under the terms 
of the rules of operation, 
the invitation to tender and 
the legal instruments 
signed for this purpose.  
Support for the 
production of 
feature -length 
films through the 
Trust Fund for 
Cinema 
Investment and 
Incentives 
(FIDECINE).  Direct  MXN 136 ,774,317.58  No support was 
provided.10  Its objective was to 
encourage and promote the 
national film industry and 
to stimulate the 
participation of the public, 
social and private sectors 
through the comprehensive 
revitalization of the 
industry . Support for the 
production and post -
production of fiction and 
animated feature films was 
granted to natural and legal 
persons of Mexican 
nationality engaged in film 
production under the terms 
of the rules of operation, 
the invitation to tender and 
the legal  instruments 
signed for this purpose.  
 
9 As a result of the Decree on the Termination of Trusts published in the Official Journal on 2 April 2020.  
10 As a result of the Decree on the Termination of Trusts published in the Official Journal on 
6 November  2020. G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  Name of 
programme  Type of 
support  Amount of support 
provided in 2019  Amount of support 
provided in 2020  Description of support  
Incentive for 
Audiovisual 
Creation in Mexico 
and Central 
America for 
Indigenous 
Communities and 
Communities of 
African Descent 
(ECAMC).  Direct 
and 
indirect  Direct : MXN 7 ,000,000.00  
Indirect : MXN 840 ,000.00  Direct : MXN 7 ,000,000.00  
Indirect : MXN 990 ,000.00  It aims to promote the 
inclusion of indigenous and 
Afro-descendant peoples in 
the various forms of 
audiovisual creation and 
filmmaking, both 
individually and 
collectively . Furthermore, 
to stimulate training  and 
audiovisual and film 
production with a sense of 
community, within a 
framework of dignity, 
equality, equity and justice, 
and recognition of the 
diverse languages and 
cultures of Mexico and 
Central America . Support is 
granted to natural persons 
who defi ne themselves as 
indigenous or Afro -
descendants from Mexico 
or Central America 
(Guatemala, Belize, El 
Salvador, Honduras, 
Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and 
Panama) and indigenous or 
Afro-descendant peoples, 
groups, tribes and 
communities through a 
natural person designated 
as responsible for the 
project, in accordance with 
the terms of the invitation 
to tender and the legal 
instruments signed for this 
purpose.  
Incentive for first 
commercial runs 
and festivals 
through the Trust 
Fund for Cinema 
Investment and 
Incentives 
(FIDECINE).  Direct  MXN 9 ,958,543.95  MXN 9 ,963,695.84  Incentive awarded to 
producers of Mexican films 
in recognition of the 
response to a film's first 
commercial run, based on 
audience numbers . 
Resources were granted 
under the ter ms of the 
rules of operation, the 
invitation to tender and the 
legal instruments signed for 
this purpose.  
Incentives for the 
national 
distribution of 
selected and/or 
prize-winning 
Mexican films 
honoured at the 
Cannes, Berlin or 
Venice 
international film 
festivals through 
the Trust Fund for 
Cinema 
Investment and 
Incentives 
(FIDECINE).  Direct  MXN 2 ,000,000.00  No support was 
provided.11  Economic incentives to 
support the distribution in 
Mexico of Mexican films 
that were selected for 
screening and/or awarded 
a prize in the "best picture" 
and/or "best director" 
categories in official 
competitions at the 
Cannes, Berlin or Venice 
film festivals . Resources 
were granted under the 
terms of the rules of 
operation, the invitation to 
tender and th e legal 
instruments signed for this 
purpose.  
 
11 As a result of the Decree on the Termination of Trusts published in the Official Journal on 
6 November  2020.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  Name of 
programme  Type of 
support  Amount of support 
provided in 2019  Amount of support 
provided in 2020  Description of support  
Incentive to 
promote the 
Mexican film 
selected to 
represent the 
country at AMPAS 
(Academy Of 
Motion Picture 
Arts And 
Sciences) through 
the Trust Fund for 
Cinema 
Investment and 
Incentives 
(FIDECINE).  Direct  MXN 2 ,000,000.00  No support was 
provided.12 Incentive that was awarded 
to boost the promotion and 
distribution of the film 
selected by the Mexican 
academy to represent the 
country at AMPAS, with a 
view to its nomination in 
the best foreign -language  
film category . Support was 
granted under the terms of 
the rules of operation, the 
invitation to tender and the 
legal instruments signed for 
this purpose.  
Support for the 
production of 
series and 
miniseries through 
the Trust Fund for 
the Production of 
High-Quality Films 
(FOPROCINE).  Direct  No support was provided.  No support was 
provided.13  Financial support was 
granted for the production 
of series and miniseries to 
natural and legal persons of 
Mexican nationality 
engaged in the production 
of series and miniseries 
under the terms of the 
rules of operation, the 
invitation to tender and the 
legal instruments signed for 
this purpose.  
Gabriel García 
Márquez Incentive 
for Film -Making in 
Mexico and 
Central America.14 Direct  No support was provided.  No support was provided.  Support was provided for 
documentary film -makers 
of indigenous and/or 
African descent in Mexico 
and Central America, 
covering five disciplines 
(argument development, 
production, editing, post -
production, and distribution 
and marketing).  
Support for 
cinemas through 
the Trust Fund for 
Cinema 
Investment and 
Incentives 
(FIDECINE).  Direct  No support was provided.  No support was 
provided.15 Support was granted in the 
form of credit for the 
equipment and/or 
remodelling of cinemas 
authorized by the technical 
committee, in accordance 
with the terms of the rules 
of operation, the invitation 
to tender and the legal 
instruments signed for this 
purpose.  
Total direct support  MXN 278 ,647,002.02  MXN 29 ,681,730.60  
 Total indirect support  MXN 1 ,195,000.00  MXN 1 ,515,000.00  
2. Period covered by the notification  
From 2019 to 2020.  
 
12 As a result of the Decree on the Termination of Trusts published in the Official Journal on 
6 November  2020.  
13 As a result of the Decree on the Termination of Trusts published in the Official Journal on 
2 April 2020.  
14 From 2019, the incentive stopped being offered and was replaced by the Incentive for Audiovisual 
Creation in Mexico and Central America for Indigenous Communities and Communitie s of African Descent 
(ECAMC).  
15 As a result of the Decree on the Termination of Trusts published in the Official Journal on 
6 November  2020.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To foster national, regional and sectoral economic growth in the film industry by providing managed, 
planned and systematic support to participants at various stages of the creation of audi ovisual works, 
and to encourage economic consolidation in the industry.  
4. Background and authority  
Federal Law on the Film Industry, published in the Official Journal on 2 9 December 1 992. 
Decree establishing the Mexican Institute of Cinematography, publis hed in the Official Journal on 2 5 
March 1 983. 
Organic Statute on the Mexican Institute of Cinematography, published in the Official Journal on 6 
November 2 013 and 5 September 2 019. 
Rules of Operation and Management and Evaluation Indicators of the Trust Fu nd for the Production 
of High -Quality Films of 2 August 2 017. 
Rules of Operation and Management and Evaluation Indicators of the Trust Fund for Cinema 
Investment and Incentives, 3 0 November 2 018 and 5 March 2 020. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct and indirect support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
a. Direct support . By way of a contribution of resources to the Trust Fund for the Production 
of High -Quality Films (FOPROCINE) and the Trust Fund for Cinema Investment and 
Incentives (FIDECINE).  
b. Direct and indirect support . Provided to professionals in the industry, whether natural 
or legal persons, by selection and evaluation committees coordinated by the Mexican 
Institute of Cinematography.  
7. Total amount  
In the financial year 2019, the following amounts were provided:  
a. Direct support : MXN 278 ,647,002.02.  
b. Indirect support : MXN 1 ,195,000.00.  
In the financial year 2020, the following amounts were provided:  
a. Direct support : MXN 29 ,681,730.60.  
b. Indirect support : MXN 1 ,515,000.00.  
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions . The 
aim of the measure is to promote domestic film -making and production.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  III. HIGH -TECHNOLOGY SECTOR  
A. Development of Domestic Suppliers and Contractors for the Energy Industry  
1. Title 
Public Trust Fund to Promote the Development of Domestic Suppliers and Contractors for the Energy 
Industry.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
From 2019 to 2020.  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose  
To promote the development and competitiveness of local and national energy industry suppliers 
and contractors through finance schemes and support programmes for training, research and 
certification, in order to close technical capacity and qua lity gaps, with a special focus on small and 
medium -sized enterprises.  
4. Background and authority  
Pursuant to the then Articles 127 of the Hydrocarbons Law and 92 of the Law on the Electricity 
Industry, published in the Official Journal of the Federation on 11 August 2 014, and the Trust Fund's 
Rules of Operation . It should be noted that, on 6 November 2 020, the Decree amending and 
repealing various provisions of the Law for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists, 
the Law on International Development Cooperation, the Hydrocarbons Law and the Law on the 
Electricity Industry was published in the Official Journal of the Federation . Articles 3 and 4 of the 
Decree repealed Articles 25.3 and 127 of the Hydrocarbons Law and Articles 90.3 and 92 of  the Law 
on the Electricity Industry.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support to local and national energy industry suppliers and contractors.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
Support was given to local and national energy industry suppliers and contractors through finance 
schemes and technical assistance for training, research and certification, covering up to 50 % of the 
cost of the project, subject to a maximum of MXN 2 million , depending on the type of invitation to 
tender.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : No support was provided.  
Financial year 2020 : No support was provided.  
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions, given 
that no support was granted in 2019 or 2020 .16 In addition, the Trust Fund was intended to promote 
the development of the national supply chain in the energy sector.  
 
16 As a result of the signing of the Agreement on the Termination of Trusts on 30 June 2021.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  B. Programme to Develop the Software Industry (PROSOFT) and Promote Innovation  
1. Title 
Programme to Develop the Software Industry (PROSOFT) and Promote Innovation.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
From 2019 to 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
Foster economic innovation through the creation and strengthening of Business Innovation Centres 
(IICs) and public policies to promote the development of innovation ecosystems, with two specific 
objectives:  
I. The procurement of specialist technical equipment to provide the services required by 
target industries ; the building and speci alization of the human capital required by 
industries ; consultancy services for technology implementation ; and the procurement 
and/or development of specialist software and/or platforms that fit the purpose of the 
CII and the services that it will provide and/or the proposed training programmes ; and 
II. To support the public policies on innovation promoted by the Intersectoral Committee 
on Innovation referred to in Article 41 of the Law on Science and Technology, as the 
body responsible for the design and deliv ery of public policy on innovation, through 
specialized instruments to foster innovation.  
4. Background and authority  
Rules of Operation of the Programme to Develop the Software Industry (PROSOFT) and Promote 
Innovation, published in the Official Journal o n 26 February 2 019. Operating Criteria, Programme to 
Develop the Software Industry (PROSOFT) and Promote Innovation for the 2019 financial year.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support to beneficiaries.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
PROSOFT grant s support to legal persons of regional economic vocations (large or medium -sized 
businesses or business partnerships such as clusters, chambers of business, industrial partnerships 
or confederations of chambers of industry) set up in accordance with Mexica n legislation that 
demonstrate a need to generate economic innovation in their processes, products or services, under 
the terms of the invitation to tender and the legal instruments signed in this regard.  
Support cannot be granted to the same legal person and/or project for more than three years 
running.  
The subsidy is provided in accordance with the eligibility criteria established in Rule 7 of the 2019 
PROSOFT Rules of Operation.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 334 ,497.58  million . 
Financial year 2020 : No resources were released, in compliance with the Decree establishing 
austerity measures to be observed by Federal Government departments and bodies.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what  trade effects may result from the use of these provisions . The 
aim of the PROSOFT Programme is to promote economic growth and innovation.  
IV. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR  
A. Industrial Productivity and Competitiveness Programme  
1. Title 
Industrial Productivity and Competitiveness Programme (PPCI).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
From 2019 to 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
The general objective of the Industrial Productivity and Competitiveness Programme (PPCI) is to 
improv e business productivity through support for business projects and initiatives that are 
conducive to inclusive economic growth.  
4. Background and authority  
Rules of Operation of the Industrial Productivity and Competitiveness Programme for the 2019 
financia l year and Rules of Operation of the Industrial Productivity and Competitiveness Programme 
for the 2020 financial year.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct support.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
Legal persons that employ at least 51 workers registered with the IMSS, need to solve problems 
that limit their productivity, belong to one of the Chapter 31 to 33 industries, known as 
manufacturing industries, in accordance with the 2013 North American In dustry Classification 
System (SCIAN), carry out any of the economic activities mentioned in the invitation to tender, and 
need to increase their productivity.  
Direct financial support covering a percentage of the cost of the project, as described in the in vitation 
to tender, is granted for the following types of support:  
• Certifications and recertifications for building human capital and improving processes and 
products.  
• Sectoral strengthening and development.  
• Productive enhancement (specialized machinery an d equipment).  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 195 ,402,264.03.  
Financial year 2020 : Owing to the health emergency stemming from COVID -19, the disease caused 
by the SARS -CoV-2 virus, the PPCI did not have sufficient funds to continue providing suppo rt; 
therefore, there are no records for this period.  
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
The businesses supported must have increased the productivity of their processes by the end of the 
project.  
B. Sectoral Promotion Programmes  
1. Title 
Sectoral Promotion Programmes (PROSEC)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
From 2019 to 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
Sectoral Promotion Programmes are instruments aimed at legal persons producing specific goods, 
and enable them to import vari ous goods under a preferential ad valorem tariff (general import tax) 
for use in the production of specific products regardless of whether the goods to be produced are 
intended for export or the domestic market.  
4. Background and authority  
Decree establish ing various Sectoral Promotional Programmes, published in the Official Journal of 
the Federation on 2 August 2 002. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
PROSEC allows imports to be made under a preferential ad valorem tariff.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
Legal persons that produce specified goods.  
7. Total amount  
No budgetary resources are allocated for this programme.  
 
8. Duration  
Not applicable.  
9. Trade effects  
The aim of the programmes is to foster economic growth, investment and exports.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  C. General Import Tax for the Border Region and the Northern Border Zone.  
1. Title 
General Import Tax for the Border Region and the Northern Border Zone.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
From 2019 to 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To promote domestic trade and make development possible for businesses whose geographical 
location requires them to maintain and increase their competitiveness on international markets.  
Accordingly, a tariff -reduction scheme was regarded as necessary in order to sustain the momentum 
of economic competitiveness.  
4. Background and authority  
Decree establishing the General Import Tax for the Border Region and the Northern Border Zone, 
published in the Official Journal of the Federation on 2 4 December 2 008, a nd subsequent 
amendments thereto.  
The Decree amending the Tariff of the General Import and Export Tax Law, the Decree to support 
the competitiveness of the automotive terminal industry and boost the development of the domestic 
car market, the Decree establ ishing the General Import Tax for the Border Region and the Northern 
Border Zone, the Decree establishing various Sectoral Promotional Programmes, and the various 
decrees establishing tariff quotas, published in the Official Journal of the Federation on 2 4 December 
2020. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Allows a business registered as a border enterprise in the northern border zone or the border region 
to enjoy total or partial relief from the general import tax.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
Persons perf orming marketing activities, providing restaurant, hotel, leisure, cultural, recreational, 
sporting, educational, research -related, medical and social care services, rental services for 
moveable property and services to businesses, in accordance with the C atalogue of Economic 
Activities classification issued by the Tax Administration Service in the form of general rules, where 
the business is located in the northern border zone or the border region and registered as a border 
enterprise.  
7. Total amount  
No budgetary resources are allocated for this programme.  
8. Duration  
Not applicable.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these programmes.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  D. Manufacturing, Maquila and Export Services Indust ry (IMMEX) Programme  
1. Title 
Manufacturing, Maquila and Export Services Industry (IMMEX) Programme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
From 2019 to 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
The Programme aims to encourage and grant facilities to manufacturing, maquila and export service 
companies to carry out industrial processes or services involving export goods and provide export 
services.  
4. Background and authority  
Decree to promote the Manufacturing, Maquila and Export Services Industry, published in the Official 
Journal of the Federation on 1 November 2 006, and subsequent amendments thereto.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The IMMEX Programme provides for temporary importat ion without having to pay general import 
tax, value added tax or, if applicable, countervailing duties.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The legal persons residing in the national territory referred to in Article 9.II of the Federal Tax Code.  
7. Total amount  
No budgetary resources are allocated for this Programme.  
8. Duration  
Not applicable.  
9. Trade effects  
The aim of the measure is to foster economic growth, investment and exports.  
V. OTHER  
A. Training and technical assistance for micro, small an d medium -sized enterprises  
1. Title 
Training and Technical Assistance Programme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
From 2019 to 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To provide training and technical assistance to micro, small and medium -sized enterprises (MSMEs), 
entrepreneurs and financial intermediaries in all states, in priority sectors and on a regional basis, 
as a complement to funding.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  4. Background and authority  
The Programme was designed and is implemented within the framework of Articl e 5 of the Law on 
the Organization of NAFINSA.  
In May 2 015, the NAFINSA Directorate for Business Development and Technical Assistance (DDEAT) 
was established ; it is responsible for implementing the Programme.  
Its mission is to be in direct contact with the  client/beneficiary through various channels, to identify 
areas of opportunity and users' needs, to provide support in promoting and publicizing the various 
NAFINSA programmes and finance products, and to obtain feedback in that regard.  
The Programme is al igned with the National Development Plan 2019 -2024 (the Plan) . The Plan is 
based on 12 guiding principles, three general approaches and Vision 2024, which define the priorities 
for attaining the comprehensive, equitable, inclusive, viable and sustainable d evelopment that the 
country is pursuing, and what will be achieved in 2024.  
Moreover, the Plan establishes "the general welfare of the population" as a key objective, which it 
seeks to achieve through the construction of a viable model of economic developm ent, political 
organization and coexistence between social sectors that guarantees progress with justice and 
growth with welfare.  
Based on the framework of objectives, strategies and lines of action set out in the Plan, the sectoral 
programmes to implement  it, and the guidelines issued by the tax authority for the aforementioned 
development banks, NAFINSA, considering its Institutional Planning Model and the relevant policies 
approved by the Board of Directors, determines the annual Institutional Programme in which each 
area of the organization integrates and commits to the goals to be met in the year in question, 
specifying the objectives, indicators and strategies to be achieved, which are aligned with the bank's 
mission and vision, and, consequently, with  the six -year national planning framework.  
Accordingly, the DDEAT will continue its work to train entrepreneurs and MSMEs through 
two channels : online, at www.nafintecapacita.com , and in person, through the Business 
Development Centre (CEDEM) and the Network of Consultants/Instructors, with nationwide 
coverage, in order to deliver conferences, courses, workshops, whole -day business development 
training sessions, and talks on business management, corporate governance and energy efficiency, 
and financing programmes, among other topics.  
In addition, NAFINSA's senior management defined a strategy to address 23 priority sectors, for 
which the DDEAT is designing and developing content with a  focus on these sectors that will 
contribute to the strengthening and productivity of regional vocations, taking into account the 
three  thematic areas of the Programme, through whole -day business development and financing 
workshops.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Courses, workshops, conferences, whole -day training sessions and technical assistance for 
entrepreneurs, businessmen and women, MSMEs and financial intermediaries through 
www.nafintecapacita.com , CEDEM and th e Network of Consultants/Instructors under NAFINSA's 
financial programme.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
It is aimed at entrepreneurs, businessmen and women, MSMEs and financial intermediaries . It is 
delivered face to face (CEDEM and the Network  of Consultants/Instructors)17, online 
(www.nafintecapacita.com ) and through live conferences (webinars via the Network of 
Consultants/Instructors) . The model includes best practices for training and technica l assistance, 
and strategic links designed to benefit the greatest number of MSMEs possible.  
 
17 As of March 2020, the in -person mode has been temporarily suspended because of the health 
emergency caused by COVID -19. G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  Additionally, the model includes specific training actions introduced to develop and deliver courses, 
workshops, and conferences, structured with a view to develop ing content in cooperation with 
national and international bodies, universities, and general or specialist consultants across various 
platforms such as the Enterprise Development Centre, the Network of Consultants and the online 
platform.  
Lastly, the model envisages the introduction of specific technical assistance actions and a "Business 
Diagnostic Study" developed for MSMEs in the services, commerce and manufacturing sectors . The 
aim is to identify the areas of opportunity in businesses' administrati ve processes and to suggest 
training courses on the online platform that has been in place since 2016 
at www.nafintecapacita.com . 
7. Total amount  
The sums disbursed in national currency for procurement conduct ed under the Training and Technical 
Assistance Programme for the financial years 2019 and 2020 are set out below:  
Budget origin  Financial year 2019*  Financial year 2020  
Financial Programme  2,103,996.00  2,136,730.00  
Current expenditure  889,247.88  115,364.00  
GRAND TOTAL  2,993,243.88  2,252,094.00  
*Note:  It should be noted that, for the in -person mode, the service provided through the mobile office and 
the recruitment of the Network of Consultants/Instructors was cancelled in advance, which led to a 
reduction in the number of beneficiaries through this mode in 2019.  
8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the implementation of these 
measures . However, it should be noted that the Programme helps to ensure companies stay in 
business, thereby maintaining jobs and, where appropriate, generating employment . To achieve 
this, the Programme develops MSME decision -makers' business skills . Moreover, the P rogramme 
seeks to improve the MSMEs' management, production and market conditions.  
As part of the Programme, beneficiaries complete an evaluation form for the training and technical 
assistance activities at each event, whether it be a face -to-face or onlin e course, workshop, whole -
day training session or conference, among others . At the end of 2019, the satisfaction rating among 
beneficiaries was 93.52 %, while for 2020 it was 92.99 %. 
B. Access to bank credit through the financial system  
1. Title 
Guarantee Programme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
From 2019 to 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
The aim of the Guarantee Programme is for domestic businesses to have access to bank credit 
through the financial system . In the same way, a further objective of the Programme is for the 
financial system, in particular commercial banks, to provide loans to businesses that are not normally 
regarded as eligible because they do not satisfy one or more of the requirements laid down for the 
lending products on offer . The guarantee is intended to facilitate access to finance to a greater 
number of businesses and to encourage participation by financial intermediaries in projects that, 
although viable, are perceived to be higher risk.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  4. Background and authority  
Law on the Organization of NAFINSA of 2 6 December 1 986 and Law on Credit Institutions of 
18 July 1990. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Indirect support in the form of financing provided by private financial intermediaries.  
6. To whom and how assistance is  provided  
The recipients of the guarantees are banking and non -banking financial intermediaries . Although 
financial intermediaries are the recipients, they constitute the means of channelling the support to 
micro, small, medium -sized and large enterprises and natural persons engaged in business activities 
in the industrial, commercial and services sectors, and eligible public or private entities within the 
legal framework of NAFINSA.  
Part of the Guarantee Programme is leveraged with counter -guarantee resour ces provided by various 
public sector entities at all three levels : federal, state and municipal . These resources improve the 
conditions of financing and access for MSMEs and contribute to the fulfilment of public policy 
guidelines by the contributors.  
7. Total amount  
The balance of guarantees granted by NAFINSA to financial intermediaries amounted to:  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 85 ,463 million . 
Financial year 2020 : MXN 84 ,253 million . 
The counter -guarantee contributions that NAFINSA  received from the public sector (the Federal 
Government and state governments) to implement financing schemes under its Guarantee 
Programme were as follows:  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 962 .1 million . 
Financial year 2020 : MXN 886 .5 million . 
8. Duration  
The te rm of the guarantees granted by NAFINSA to financial institutions depends on the term of the 
loans they grant to companies.  
The duration of funding schemes leveraged with counter -guarantee resources depends on the 
availability of such resources.  
9. Trade e ffects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions . The 
measure seeks to encourage the provision of credit to micro, small, medium -sized and large 
enterprises, and to natural persons engaged in business act ivities, through private financial 
intermediaries.  
C. Venture Capital Trust  
1. Title 
Venture Capital Trust.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
From 2019 to 2020.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
The Venture Capital Trust administers programmes set up with inputs from bodies such as the 
National Science and Technology Council, the Ministry of the Economy and the National 
Entrepreneurs Institute, now the Productive Development Unit of the Ministry of the Economy, within 
the following fr ameworks:  
The objectives of the Ministry of the Economy's Innovative Development Programme 2013 -2018 
(PRODEINN) are:  
1. "To develop an industrial promotion and innovation policy that fosters balanced 
economic growth across sectors, regions and businesses" ; and 
2. "To implement a policy that drives innovation in the commerce and services sector, with 
an emphasis on knowledge -intensive businesses" . See, in particular, line of action 2.6.8 : 
"To facilitate access to sources of financing and capitalization likely to s upport the 
various stages of innovation".  
Article 12.VI of the Law on Science and Technology (LCyT) provides that the Federal Government 
will ensure contributions of public and private resources, both domestic and international, for the 
generation, executi on and dissemination of projects covering scientific research, technological 
development and innovation, technological modernization, and links to the production and services 
sectors, and for training specialist human resources with a view to innovation an d technological 
development in industry.  
Since 2013, INADEM has run the Venture Capital Ecosystem Development Programme . This seeks 
to foster the creation and strengthening of venture capital investment vehicles and to promote the 
development of the high -impact entrepreneur ecosystem by encouraging access to alternative 
sources of capital financing . The Venture Capital Ecosystem Development Programme aims to 
increase the public resources allocated to venture capital through co -investment in domestic and 
foreign private investment vehicles with a view to investment in Mexico.  
The programmes are as follows : The CONACyT Angels Fund, the Seed Capital Co -Investment Fund, 
and the Venture Capital Ecosystem Development Programme.  
4. Background and authority  
1. Law on t he Organization of NAFINSA.  
2. Regulations on the Organization of NAFINSA.  
3. Law on Credit Institutions.  
4. General Law on Credit Instruments and Operations.  
5. The legislation applicable to each of the special Venture Capital Trust contributors in 
respect of their c ontributions, in conformity with their respective cooperation 
agreement.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The programmes administered by the Trust seek to invest and manage the resources that make up 
the Trust's assets and allocate them to finance and/or support inn ovative projects, whether directly 
or indirectly, through private investment funds.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
The CONACyT  Angels Fund, a programme being developed with a view to investing through 
investment vehicle(s) in high -impact, innovative projects based on maturing technology, including 
components that have been validated in operating and/or real environments.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  The Seed  Capital Co -Investment Fund and Venture Capital Ecosystem Development Programme, 
where the beneficiaries are the investment vehicles that administer resources to invest in 
high-impact start -ups and scale -ups that in their view belong to various sectors of the economy.  
The operating structure of the CONACyT Angels Fund and the Seed Capital Co -Investment Fund sets 
out the criteria for exploring and analysing investment vehicles in order to determine the 
participation, investment, application, disbursement, mo nitoring and control thereof.  
Lastly, under the Venture Capital Ecosystem Development Programme, the Venture Capital Trust 
Fund acts as an intermediate body with responsibility for formalizing co -investment agreements with 
investment vehicles, handling cal ls for capital, and monitoring investments and the performance of 
investment vehicles.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : no contributions were made.  
Financial year 2020 : MXN 38 .1 million .18 
Note: The contributions made have not yet been distributed to the beneficiaries, funds or companies 
that require capital, owing to a lack of legal and operational guidelines (public policy) for their use, 
which must be established by the contributors (CONACyT and PROSOFT).  
8. Duration  
The resources con tributed to the Trust are recorded in the Trust's assets and used in accordance 
with the operating agreements and guidelines signed with the contributors of the resources, which 
means that they can be for multi -year periods of approximately 10 years.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions, since 
the resources have not yet been invested in the venture capital ecosystem.  
D. USMCA Foreign Trade Product (Bancomext)  
1. Title 
USMCA Foreign Tr ade Product (Bancomext) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
To increase access to financing for exporting companies and those linked to value chains in strategic 
sectors with export potential, in order to increase their productive capacities in view of the entry 
into force of the United States -Mexico -Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the diversification of their 
exports.  
4. Background and authority  
Based on the Rules of Operation of the Trust Fund to Promote Acc ess to Financing for MSMEs and 
Entrepreneurs (FIPRAPYME).  
 
 
18 This amount is held in the Trust's assets and was allocated as follows: MXN  14.2 million to CONACyT 
and MXN  23.9 million to PROSOFT.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Indirect support through private financial intermediaries.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
It is granted through the participation of commercial banks in the financing of companies in sectors 
or regions related to foreign trade, and companies involved in the tourism sector and related 
activities . It aims to encourage the allocation of more credit to businesses through financial 
intermediaries.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2020 : MXN 500 million  of counter -guarantee funds were earmarked to cover credit of 
up to MXN 7 billion . 
8. Duration  
Multi-year. From 2020 to 2025 (five years for new registrations).  
9. Trade effects  
The trade effects that may result from the use of these provisions will depend on the demand for 
credit from financial intermediaries.  
E. Tax incentive for technology research and development  
1. Title 
Tax incentive for technology research and development . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
From 2019 to 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  
A tax incentive is granted to income taxpayers who carry out technological research and 
development projects, in the form of a tax credit equivalent to 30 % of the expenses incurred and 
investments made during the financial year in technological research or development, applied to the 
income tax payable in the financial year in which the credit is calculated . The tax credit shall not be 
cumulative for income tax purposes . The amount to be granted per fina ncial year is MXN 1 .5 billion . 
4. Background and authority  
Chapter IX, Article 202 of the Law on Income Tax.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Income tax deduction for taxpayers receiving this benefit.  
6. To whom and how assistance is provided  
To income taxpayers who  participate and benefit from the incentive . Each taxpayer can receive 
support of up to MXN 50 million  per year.  
7. Total amount  
Financial year 2019 : MXN 406 ,231,108.98.  
Financial year 2020 : MXN 98 ,293,261.25.  G/SCM/N/372/MEX  
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  8. Duration  
On an annual basis.  
9. Trade effects  
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects may result from the use of these provisions . The 
aim of the measure is to foster economic growth.  
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