Tax and Duty Advantages That Work for You
Rio South Texas Region offers one of the most competitive tax environments in North America. With no state income tax, low corporate tax burden, and access to Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) and U.S.–Mexico duty deferral programs, companies can significantly reduce their operating costs.

Businesses engaged in manufacturing, distribution, and international trade benefit from:
• Duty exemptions and reductions
• Inventory tax relief
• Streamlined customs procedures
• Cross-border value-chain optimization

Whether you’re importing, exporting, or assembling in-transit, our tax and duty advantages work for you—boosting margins and global competitiveness.

September 14, 2026

Pharr Global Business Hub Earns International Recognition for Cross-Border Collaboration

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) has received international recognition from the International Economic […]
September 4, 2026

McAllen Prepares Infrastructure for the Next Wave of Industrial Growth

Growing industrial interest in the Rio South Texas Region is prompting the City of McAllen to anticipate […]
September 1, 2026

COSTEP and Rio South Texas Region Strengthen International Connections at the 2026 Transatlantic Business & Investment Conference

COSTEP and the Rio South Texas Region are participating in the 2026 Transatlantic Business & […]
August 28, 2026

Colombia–Laredo Prepares for a New Era of Logistics Integration

Expanded border infrastructure, a new industrial hub, and freight corridors aim to prepare Nuevo León […]
August 26, 2026

COSTEP Showcases Río South Texas Region at Team Texas Summit

COSTEP joins the Port of Brownsville, Cameron County, OmniTRAX, AEP Texas and Team Texas for […]
August 21, 2026

Laredo to Host Pathways for Trade 2026, Bringing Together North America’s Supply Chain Leaders Across the Rio South Texas Region

The Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) has officially announced the return of Pathways for Trade: […]
August 17, 2026

Rio South Texas, a Supply Chain Hub Like No Other: COSTEP

The Rio South Texas Region is emerging as a supply chain hub like no other […]
August 14, 2026

Edinburg’s $7.2 Million Investment to Strengthen Talent, Business Growth and Quality of Life Across Rio South Texas Region

Edinburg is taking an important step toward a more competitive Rio South Texas Region with […]
August 3, 2026

Rio South Texas’ Economic Future Depends on a Shared Regional Vision

During the quarterly meeting of the South Texas Alliance of Cities (STAC), held in Edinburg, […]