Javid de México S de RL de CV

What Javid de México S de RL de CV does

Javid de México S de RL de CV is a certified Mexican shelter company founded in 1983 by Roberto "Bob" Klosek in Nogales, Arizona, with operating headquarters in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. The firm provides turnkey administrative, legal, and compliance services to foreign manufacturers seeking to establish or maintain production operations in Mexico, acting as the legal Mexican entity on behalf of clients. Its core offering covers facility leasing, employee hiring and payroll, permits and licensing, HR management, accounting, customs compliance, environmental health and safety, government relations, and legal compliance, enabling clients to commence operations in under 90 days while Javid manages all Mexican administrative requirements.

The service portfolio spans five products: the full Mexican Shelter Service (core), Operational Services for nearshore project support, Start-up Management covering preparation, execution, and ongoing project phases, a modular Service-Based Program for existing maquiladoras needing targeted administrative support, and Advisory Services for cost analysis, site selection, and regulatory guidance. Technology is not the company's core capability; rather, internal IT supports operations, an employee applicant portal, a vendor portal, and a preliminary cost-estimation tool on the corporate website. There are no AI, ML, or proprietary technology components disclosed.

Javid is privately held by Roberto "Bob" Klosek (President/Founder) and Richard Rubin (CEO/Co-owner, joined 2007). The firm employs direct corporate staff across HR/Legal, Finance, Customs & Logistics, and Software/IT functions, while 3,500+ workers operate under its shelter across more than 30 Nogales locations covering 1.5 million square feet, serving 25+ enterprise clients and processing over 11,000 border crossings annually. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by industry reputation, board-level membership in AMS, INDEX, and the Santa Cruz County Port Authority, and inbound digital content. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and revenue is generated through managed service fees charged to shelter clients.

Name

Javid de México S de RL de CV

Legal name

Javid de México S de RL de CV

Website

https://grupojavid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Javid de México is a Mexican shelter company, founded in 1983, providing turnkey administrative, legal, customs, HR, and compliance services to foreign manufacturers establishing operations in Nogales, Sonora, serving 25+ enterprise clients across 30+ locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Shelter Services

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Transit & Special Regimes Processing (Transit, TIR/ATA Carnet, Temporary Import/Export) (TLACAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sanctions, Embargo & Export Controls (EAR/ITAR) Compliance Tools (TLAEAOAI), Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Shelter services
• Mexico manufacturing
• IMMEX program administration
• HR and payroll outsourcing
• Cross-border logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Nogales

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Shelter/Administrative Services: Javid de México operates as a Mexican shelter company, providing comprehensive administrative services to foreign manufacturers. The company acts as the legal Mexican entity on behalf of clients, handling HR, accounting, customs compliance, logistics, and government relations. Revenue is generated through service fees charged to clients operating under their shelter program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Javid de México operates a Mexican shelter (IMMEX) program under which it serves as the legal Mexican entity, employer of record, and Importer of Record for foreign manufacturers establishing production in Mexico. The company bundles human resources, payroll, accounting, customs, logistics, environmental permitting, and government relations into a single turnkey service so that the foreign client can operate in Mexico without setting up a local subsidiary.

Product overview

Javid de México is a certified professional Mexican shelter company that provides comprehensive administrative and compliance services for foreign manufacturers operating in Mexico. The company's core offering is the Mexican Shelter Service (Albergue), which acts as the client's legal Mexican administrative entity handling all permits, licenses, HR, payroll, accounting, customs, logistics, and legal compliance. This core service is supplemented by Operational Services for nearshore project support, Start-up Management for manufacturing launch processes, a Service-Based Program offering modular administrative services, and Advisory Services for cost analysis, site selection, and regulatory guidance. The integrated portfolio allows foreign companies to establish manufacturing operations in Mexico in under 90 days while focusing on production and quality control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mexican Shelter (IMMEX) Program Turnkey shelter arrangement under which Javid de México acts as the legal Mexican entity, employer of record, and Importer of Record for foreign manufacturers, enabling them to operate production facilities in Mexico without forming their own local subsidiary. The program bundles legal sponsorship, HR, payroll, accounting, customs, and government relations into a single service contract.
• Human Resources, Payroll, and Statutory Benefits Administration Full-service HR management for the locally hired workforce in Mexico, including payroll processing, statutory benefits (IMSS, INFONAVOT, SAR), employment contracts, hiring, terminations, and ongoing labor-law compliance on behalf of the foreign client.
• Accounting, Tax, and Financial Reporting Accounting, tax computation and filing, and financial reporting services for the Mexican operation, including statutory and USMCA-related compliance reporting, delivered under the shelter engagement.
• Customs, IMMEX, and Import/Export Compliance Acting as the Mexican Importer of Record and managing IMMEX program enrollment, customs brokerage, import/export documentation, and trade compliance for the foreign client's Mexican facility.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Coordination Coordination of inbound and outbound logistics, transportation, warehousing, and vendor management for the foreign client's Mexican operation, including support for cross-border supply chains into the United States and other markets.
• Government Relations, Permitting, and Regulatory Liaison Liaison with federal, state, and municipal authorities in Mexico to secure operational permits (including environmental licenses), manage inspections, and maintain ongoing regulatory compliance for the client's facility.
• Site Selection, Facility Setup, and Startup Support Support for foreign manufacturers in selecting industrial sites, preparing facilities, and launching operations in Mexico, coordinated with industrial parks, real estate providers, and construction contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Start operations in Mexico in less than 90 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AMS (Asociación de Maquiladoras en Sonora)coreOthersJavid LLC and Javid de México are proud members of AMS with representation on the board of directors. AMS is an association of maquiladoras in Sonora, Mexico that supports the manufacturing industry in the region.
• INDEX (Índice Nacional de Exportadores)coreOthersActive member of INDEX with representation on the board of directors. INDEX is a national exporters association supporting Mexican manufacturing and export operations.
• Santa Cruz County Port AuthoritycoreOthersMember with representation on the board of directors. The Port Authority supports cross-border trade and logistics operations at the Nogales port of entry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain Mexico: Global logistics and supply-chain solutions provider with extensive Mexico cross-border operations. Adjacent rather than direct: serves some of the same foreign-manufacturer customers via logistics and customs services that overlap with Javid's customs arm.
• Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS): Mexican industrial conglomerate with diversified manufacturing operations. Relevant as a peer in the broader Mexican industrial-services ecosystem, with which Javid's clients structurally overlap.
• Vesta (Vesta Real Estate): Larger Mexican industrial real-estate developer and operator serving the same foreign-manufacturer customer segment. Not a shelter operator but shares buyer base and participates in the same nearshoring tailwind that drives Javid's pipeline.
• Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision) – Mexico Operations: Large global contract manufacturer with growing Mexico operations. Not a shelter provider, but a potential client/customer for Javid as it expands manufacturing footprint under USMCA — illustrating both the buyer base and competitive threat Javid faces.

Regional players

• Grupo BCS: Baja California-based shelter/manufacturing-support services provider for foreign manufacturers on the US-Mexico west border. Regionally adjacent to Javid's Sonora operation, serving the same nearshore customer base with a similar shelter model.

Direct peers

• MCI (Mexico Consulting International): Boutique Mexican shelter and maquiladora setup consultancy serving foreign manufacturers. Offers overlapping services (IMMEX compliance, HR, customs) to a similar clientele, typically smaller scale than Javid but same operating model.
• Shrimp Group: Mexican shelter services company supporting foreign manufacturers along the Sonora/US border region. Directly comparable to Javid in service portfolio and target customer base.
• Grupo Punto Norte: Mexican shelter and industrial real-estate operator along the US-Mexico border. Operates industrial parks with on-site shelter services, overlapping with Javid's combined shelter and facility offering.
• Maquilas Tetakawi: Largest Mexican shelter service operator headquartered in Guaymas, Sonora, providing full shelter/administrative services to foreign manufacturers. Directly competes with Javid in the same niche, same geography, and same target customer base of US manufacturers relocating under IMMEX.

Emerging players

• Prologue (Shelter Provider, Mexico): Smaller-scale Mexican shelter and operational-launch service provider for foreign manufacturers. Overlaps with Javid's start-up management and shelter offerings at a more limited scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Javid_LLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/javid-de-m%C3%A9xico-s-de-rl-de-cv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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