Trade links the world

UNIVERSE HOLDING (Group)

Asia sourcing&supply and Investment consultant.

Most firms offer either procurement agency or investment advisory alone — we combine supply & trading + factory setup advisory into a single integrated offering, so clients can set up and source through one partner.

Full-category home goods development

Home storage, kitchen & dining, soft furnishings, small appliances and daily essentials in an Modern and classic style-style range

OEM / ODM custom development

Prototyping & sample confirmation

Supplier screening & factory audits

Production follow-up, multi-stage QC

Multi-category consolidation shipping

Unified packaging, labelling & loading supervision

Long-term repeat supply

Inventory coordination & after-sales quality management

Market entry & investment strategyMost used by foreign investors

Market research, competitive analysis, consumer & industrial market intelligence
Investment structuring: company formation (SA, SAPI, etc.), foreign investment registration (Ministry of Economy / SE), investment routes, equity structure
Industrial site selection, industrial park evaluation (Bajío, northern border, Monterrey, etc.), plant & land appraisal, subsidies & incentives (IMMEX, PRODEX, local government benefits)
Business plans, feasibility studies, M&A due diligence (DD), target search, JV partner matchmaking, exit planning
USMCA rules of origin, tariff planning, nearshoring solutions

Tax, accounting & transfer pricingVery common

Tax planning, SAT (Mexican tax authority) compliance, VAT (IVA), income tax (ISR), social security (IMSS/INFONAVIT)
Transfer pricing, APA advance pricing arrangements — essential for multinational manufacturing
Accounting outsourcing, bookkeeping, audit, financial reporting, tax audit defense, tax dispute resolution
Treasury structuring, cross-border payments, trusts, group cash management

Foreign trade & customs

IMMEX maquiladora programs, bonded warehouse management
Customs classification, clearance procedures, non-tariff barriers, regulatory permits (COFEPRIS/SENASICA)
Anti-dumping, quotas, certificates of origin, import/export compliance
Supply chain planning, warehousing, cross-border logistics, capacity optimization, supplier development & audit, supply chain risk assessment

Legal, compliance & riskWith lawyer network

Corporate law, commercial contracts, labor & union advisory (unions are powerful in Mexico — a key focus), labor risk, redundancy planning
Regulatory compliance: NOM product standards, labelling rules, industry permits (medical, food, energy)
Anti-money laundering (AML), anti-corruption (FCPA/LFPIORPI), sanctions compliance (OFAC)
Intellectual property: trademarks, patents, industrial designs (IMPI), enforcement
Internal controls, fraud investigation, corporate governance, data compliance (Mexican federal data protection law)

HR & organizational consulting

Compensation & social security structures, performance, union negotiation advisory
Recruitment outsourcing, talent search, org restructuring, employee training, labor risk diagnostics
Employee retention, workforce stability programs (highly valued by manufacturing clients)

Public affairs & policy advocacyCabildeo

Liaison with federal/state government and regulators (CRE, CNH, ASEA, etc.), policy monitoring
Permit acceleration, industry policy advocacy, government relations, PR & reputation management

Note: lobbying is regulated in Mexico — reputable firms provide policy advisory and compliant communications, not gray-area operations.

IT, digitalization & operations improvement

ERP, MES, CRM implementation, factory digitalization, system localization
Lean production, 6S, ISO quality systems, cost reduction & efficiency, plant operations diagnostics
Digital marketing, e-commerce, social media, brand localization strategy

Industry-specific advisoryVertical segments

Energy & oil & gas: hydrocarbons, power, renewables (wind & solar), pipelines, regulatory permits (CRE/CNH)
Automotive & auto parts, electronics, medical devices, food processing, mining, agriculture
Infrastructure, real estate, tourism and financial services advisory

Our Strategy

Growing business, responsibly.

We embed environmental and social responsibility into every link of the chain — because long-term growth and responsible sourcing go hand in hand.

Protecting our planet

Reducing carbon and scaling circularity across materials and logistics.

People in the supply chain

Protecting workers and strengthening the communities behind our products.

Engaging our people

Building capable, engaged teams and giving back to our communities.

A responsible citizen

Operating with integrity and accountability wherever we do business.

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Our Vision

Trade Links The World

A more resilient, transparent and responsible way to move the world's goods — powered by people, data and deep local expertise.

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About Us

A partner built for global trade.

UniverseHolding: Value is tangible. We are committed to creating value for all our stakeholders through every engagement. Founded in 1906, we began as a small venture trading Chinese handicrafts to Western markets and have evolved into a global multinational enterprise that manages sophisticated supply chains for brands and retailers across the world. For more than 115 years, UniverseHolding has built extensive networks and nurtured lasting, trusted partnerships with our stakeholders. Amid constant shifts and market disruptions, innovation and creativity remain the core engine of our business. We keep exploring new operating models to bring value to our customers, suppliers, shareholders, and the communities we serve.