When was the designation "S. en C." first used in Mexico?

February 26, 2013 1:29 PM

When was the designation "S. en C."after a company name first used in Mexico, as in 'Cia. Abarrotera "El Cisne" S. en C.'? An answer of the type "was used at least as early as" would also be helpful.
posted by kirsti to Law & Government (4 answers total)

It looks like its part of the Ley General de Sociedades Mercantiles as laid down in 1934.
posted by vacapinta at 1:58 PM on February 26, 2013

Response by poster: Vacapinta: I have an antique olive oil label on which the company's name is followed by "S. en C." Judging from the type of printing and the colors used, I would think that this label is from around 1900 to 1910 or perhaps a bit older. Could I be wrong? The company was in Mexico City.
posted by kirsti at 2:13 PM on February 26, 2013

Wikipedia says sociedades en comandita have existed in Mexico since the Ordenanzas de Bilbao (Spain, 1737).
posted by clearlydemon at 4:02 PM on February 26, 2013 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Clearlydemon: Now that's an interesting bit of information!! Thanks for finding it. Much appreciated.
posted by kirsti at 5:01 PM on February 26, 2013