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title: "Permits with COFEPRIS, SEMARNAT, STPS and Civil Protection | macat"
description: "Permitting support for companies in Mexico: COFEPRIS operating notice and sanitary license, SEMARNAT single environmental license, annual operating report (COA), hazardous waste registration and civil protection approval."
url: https://macat.com.mx/en/services/permits-and-licensing/
lang: en
alternates:
  es-MX: https://macat.com.mx/es/servicios/tramites-y-permisos/
updated: 2026-11-12
---

# Permits and licensing

We tell you which permits your operation needs, prepare the technical documentation and support you throughout the process with each authority.

[Request a quote](https://macat.com.mx/en/contact/)

## What it includes

- Inventory of permits and licenses required for your activity
- COFEPRIS: operating notice, sanitary license and health officer
- SEMARNAT: single environmental license (LAU), annual operating report (COA) and hazardous waste generator registration
- Environmental impact assessment for new projects or expansions
- Civil protection: approval (visto bueno), assessment and program registration
- Responses to authority requests and observations
- Renewal and periodic report calendar

## Who it is for

- Companies opening or expanding a facility
- Plants changing processes or location
- Businesses with expired permits or observations
- Corporates that need centralized permit control

## Deliverables

- Permit map with authority, validity and estimated cost
- Complete technical files
- Organized filing receipts and resolutions

## Reference regulations

- General Health Law and COFEPRIS regulations
- General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection
- General Law for the Prevention and Integral Management of Waste
- Federal Labor Law and STPS standards
- Applicable state laws and municipal regulations

Applicable regulations depend on each site’s activity, size and location. We confirm them during the assessment.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do you guarantee approval?

The decision belongs to the authority. What we do is prepare a complete, correct file and follow up closely to reduce rejections and delays.

### Do I need to appear in person?

Many filings are now online. When the legal representative’s signature or presence is required, we let you know in advance.

## Other services

- [Environmental health](https://macat.com.mx/en/services/environmental-health/)
- [Civil protection](https://macat.com.mx/en/services/civil-protection/)
- [Occupational health and safety (STPS)](https://macat.com.mx/en/services/occupational-health-and-safety/)

## Want to know what your site needs?

Tell us your industry, location and headcount. We will reply with an initial assessment and a proposal within 2 business days.

[Request an assessment](https://macat.com.mx/en/contact/)