Q2 Package: the quarter of training and the trade show

The second quarter of the Mexican fiscal year (April-June) is the quarter of summer training and trade show: Human Resources areas execute the semi-annual training programmes with provision delivery, Commercial areas participate in expos and fairs with staff provision and merchandising for visitors, Marketing areas launch the mid-year promotions with kits for clients and prospects, and CEO offices execute the semi-annual board meetings with curated provision. The Q2 package covers the four activations for corporates and SMBs with national logistics, CFDI 4.0 compliance and RESICO for SMBs.

Q2 package lines

Summer training

Provision for Q2 semi-annual training programmes: participant kit (backpack, thermo, notebook, USB with course material, personalised diploma), instructor kit (high-end thermo, leather notebook, luxury pen), recognition piece for attendees who complete the programme. Coordination with HR and the training provider, LFT compliance in the training and development chapter.

Expos and fairs

Provision for Q2 expos and fairs: staff kit (polo shirt with event identity, cap, apron, badge), visitor merchandising kit (thermo, notebook, USB with catalogue), sponsor kit (premium t-shirt, backpack, curated box with sponsor piece). Coordination with Marketing and the event agency, compliance with the Federal Law on Games and Lotteries when delivering pieces with commercial worth.

Mid-year promotion

Provision for Q2 mid-year commercial promotions: recurring client kit (curated box with corporate piece, commercial director letter), reactivated prospect kit (thermo, notebook, product brochure in PDF), loyalty kit for clients celebrating contract anniversary. Coordination with the sales force and Marketing, compliance with the General Law on Administrative Responsibilities when the recipient is a public official.

Semi-annual meeting

Provision for the semi-annual board meeting and executive body: councillor kit (leather notebook, luxury pen, encrypted USB with semi-annual presentation), hospitality piece (Valle de Guadalupe wine bottle, curated Mexican sweets box), recognition piece for the team closing semi-annual target. Coordination with the CEO's office and the board secretary, PLD compliance when applicable.

Training and development under the LFT

The Federal Labor Law establishes in articles 153-A to 153-X the training and development chapter: corporates are required to provide training to their employees, either directly or through external training agents. The Q2 package handles provision for training programmes with LFT compliance: CFDI 4.0 issuance with I06 materials and supplies or G03 general expenses use, participation certificate with curricular value for attendees, and documentary support for the expense deduction as training and development before SAT.

For training programmes that operate under the labour skills certificate model (dual training or accelerated training models), Corp-Merch.MX issues documentary support with programme description, duration, instructor and assessment results, in accordance with CONOCER guidelines. SAT invoicing is issued with 16% VAT breakdown and support for deduction as training and development expense per article 27 of the LISR.

Expos and fairs: national logistics

Q2 expos and fairs concentrate at Expo Guadalajara (the largest industrial and commercial exhibition in Mexico based in Guadalajara), Expo Santa Fe (Mexico City), Cintermex (Monterrey), Querétaro Convention Centre, León Convention Centre, Puebla Convention Centre and Expo Yucatán in Mérida. The Q2 package handles provision for expos with consolidated deliveries to the convention centre, booth mounting for the client and dismounting at the end of the event.

For international expos held in Mexico (CES Las Vegas with presence in Mexico City, HANNOVER MESSE with presence in Puebla, International Tourism Trade Show in Mexico City, Alimentaria México in Guadalajara), Corp-Merch.MX coordinates with the visiting country's consulate or trade office for compliance with the temporary import requirements of the piece. Carta Porte 3.0 covers transit from the client's warehouse to the convention centre and back at the end of the event.

Run sizes, MOQ and Q2 production window

The Q2 package operates with consolidated runs per activation and a 60 day production window before the first delivery. For training with runs from 30 units (SMBs) or 100 units (corporates), the window closes 30 days before programme start (typically 15 March for 15 April programmes). For expos and fairs with runs from 200 units, the window closes 30 days before mounting (typically 1 April for 1 May expos). For mid-year promotion with runs from 100 units, the window closes 30 days before launch (typically 15 March for 15 April promotions).

For semi-annual meeting with runs from 12 units, the window closes 15 days before the meeting (typically 1 June for 15 June meetings). The unit cost varies by piece and run. As Q2 budget reference: participant kit from MXN $920 before VAT in runs of 30; expo staff kit from MXN $480 before VAT in runs of 50; recurring client kit from MXN $1,200 before VAT in runs of 30; councillor kit from MXN $2,400 before VAT in runs of 12.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Q2 package confirmed?

The confirmation window closes 28 February of the year for Q2 deliveries. For 15 April training programmes, the brief and deposit must be closed before 28 February.

Do you handle provision for international expos?

Yes — for international expos held in Mexico, we handle temporary import compliance with Carta Porte 3.0, booth mounting and dismounting at the end of the event.

Do you comply with the LFT in training and development?

Yes — we handle compliance with articles 153-A to 153-X of the LFT, participation certificate with curricular value, and documentary support for deduction as training and development expense.

Is Corp-Merch.MX an official partner of any training corporate?

No. Corp-Merch.MX is an independent workshop for curation, production and logistics of corporate packages for companies in Mexico. The corporates and providers mentioned are generic sector references.

Request Q2 package quote

Tell us the Q2 activations, training and semi-annual meeting dates, delivery regions, number of pieces, the corporate's RFC and fiscal regime. We respond with a package proposal broken down by line, delivery calendar and a quote with VAT breakdown within 24 to 48 business hours. For international expos we issue a quote with temporary import compliance.