CBCR™ — Cross-Border Compliance Review
(Canada–Mexico)
An independent, board-ready diagnostic aligning Canadian and Mexican obligations—so you can operate without surprises.
- A prioritized 90-day action plan with risk owners and deadlines.
- Risk map & gap analysis across governance, tax, AML/KYC, foreign investment and trade.
- Compliance calendar (Canada ↔ Mexico) with filing triggers.
- Executive readout for the CEO/Board (slides + one-page brief).
- Beneficial Ownership: CBCA/ISC ↔ SAT Beneficiario Controlador.
- KYC/AML: FINTRAC ↔ UIF (LFPIORPI), sanctions screening, reporting.
- Foreign Investment & Trade: RNIE, IMMEX/maquila, customs risks.
- Corporate Governance: LGSM books/minutes vs. Canadian board reporting.
- Tax Domicile & PE Risk: address alignment, registrations, safe-harbour signals.
- Kickoff & data room (1–2 weeks): request list, interviews, access.
- Review & testing (2–3 weeks): controls, samples, red flags.
- Readout & plan (1 week): exec presentation + remediation plan.
- Handover: calendar, templates, and monitoring suggestions.
- Whats the typical timeline? 4–6 weeks from kickoff (depends on data availability & scope).
- Is CBCR an audit? No—an independent advisory review to prepare you for audits and filings.
- Can you coordinate with our Canadian counsel? Yes, we routinely align with Canadian advisors.
- Do you implement the plan? Yes—see CGRR™ and BO/KYC-AML packages.
Let’s start with an initial assessment (no cost)
An independent, board-ready diagnostic aligning Canadian and Mexican obligations (CBCA/ISC & FINTRAC with LGSM/SAT/UIF/RNIE) so you can operate without surprises: risk map and 90-day plan.
Professional Notice: CBCR™ is an independent review for informational and management purposes. It is not legal, accounting, or tax advice, and not an audit or assurance engagement. Scope, responsibilities, and deliverables are governed solely by Symbiosis’s signed service agreement.
Engagement terms. The client–consultant relationship—including confidentiality, data handling, conflicts of interest, fees, and limited liability—is defined exclusively in the signed service agreement. No professional relationship or obligations arise until that agreement is executed.
Exclusions. CBCR™ does not include litigation representation, formal legal opinions, financial/forensic audits, or real estate brokerage/intermediation. Additional services (e.g., CGRR™, BO/KYC-AML, implementation) require a separate engagement.