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Bringing Money to Mexico: Do Foreigners Pay Taxes on International Transfers?
One of the most common questions we receive from foreigners moving to Mexico is: "If I transfer my savings to Mexico, will I have to pay taxes?" The answer depends on several factors. Simply transferring money into Mexico does not automatically create a tax liability....
Foreign SaaS Companies Expanding into Mexico: When Do You Need a Mexican Tax ID (RFC)?
As more Software as a Service (SaaS) companies expand internationally, Mexico has become an increasingly attractive market. Whether your company provides CRM software, cloud storage, ERP solutions, accounting software, collaboration platforms or subscription-based...
Worldwide Income in Mexico: What Foreign Residents Need to Report
Every year, more foreigners choose Mexico as their new home. The country's climate, culture, cost of living, and growing international exposure—including the 2026 FIFA World Cup—are expected to make Mexico an even more attractive destination for expatriates, remote...
Tax Residency in Mexico: When Does a Foreigner Become a Mexican Tax Resident?
In many countries around the world, tax residency is determined primarily by the number of days an individual spends in the country. A common example is the 183-day rule, which is widely used in jurisdictions such as the United States, Canada, Spain, and many others....
RESICO, Foreign Income and Preferential Tax Regimes: A Costly Tax Mistake
Just Because the SAT Allows It Doesn't Mean It's Correct One of the most common mistakes we see among individuals with international income is assuming that if the Mexican tax authority (SAT) allowed them to register under the Simplified Trust Regime (RESICO), then...
RESICO, ingresos del extranjero y REFIPRES: un error que puede costar millones en impuestos
¿El SAT te permitió tributar en RESICO? Eso no significa que sea correcto Uno de los errores más comunes que observamos en contribuyentes con ingresos internacionales es asumir que, si el sistema del SAT les permitió inscribirse en el Régimen Simplificado de Confianza...
German Citizen Living in Mexico: A Practical Tax Residency and Worldwide Income Case Study
Many foreigners living in Mexico believe they only need to pay Mexican taxes on income earned within the country. However, once a person becomes a Mexican tax resident, the general rule is that they must report and potentially pay taxes on their worldwide income,...
¿Soy residente fiscal en México? Caso práctico de un ciudadano alemán que quería traer sus ahorros para construir una casa
Muchas personas extranjeras que viven en México creen que únicamente deben pagar impuestos por los ingresos obtenidos dentro del país. Sin embargo, cuando una persona se convierte en residente fiscal mexicano, la regla general es que debe declarar sus ingresos a nivel...
Tax Residency in Mexico for Foreigners: You Could Be a Mexican Tax Resident Even If You Pay Taxes Abroad
Many foreigners living in Mexico believe that continuing to pay taxes in their home country exempts them from Mexican tax obligations. This is one of the most common misconceptions. Understanding Mexican tax residency rules is essential to avoid surprises with the SAT...
Residencia fiscal en México para extranjeros: cuándo debes pagar impuestos en México aunque cobres en otro país
¿Qué es la residencia fiscal en México? Muchos extranjeros que viven en México creen que mientras continúen pagando impuestos en su país de origen no tienen obligaciones fiscales mexicanas. Sin embargo, la residencia fiscal en México se determina bajo reglas...
SAS: obligaciones fiscales que muchos emprendedores desconocen
La Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada (SAS) se ha vuelto una de las figuras más atractivas para emprender en México. Se puede constituir en línea, no requiere notario en ciertos casos y parece sencilla de operar. Pero hay algo que muchos emprendedores descubren...
Diferencias entre utilidad contable y utilidad fiscal
Uno de los errores más comunes en las empresas es asumir que si “hay utilidad”, entonces el impuesto será proporcional a ese número. Pero en México, la utilidad contable no es lo mismo que la utilidad fiscal. Entender la diferencia es fundamental para evitar sorpresas...
