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Guía completa para obtener el RFC para extranjeros en México
Ficha 1/CFF, Ficha 14/CFF y Anexo 2 de la Resolución Miscelánea Fiscal Por el equipo fiscal de TaxID.mx Obtener la Clave en el Registro Federal de Contribuyentes, conocida como RFC, es uno de los primeros trámites que deben realizar muchas personas físicas extranjeras...
Devoluciones de IVA ante el SAT: requisitos, proceso y cómo aumentar las probabilidades de éxito
La devolución de IVA es uno de los trámites fiscales más importantes para empresas exportadoras, manufactureras y negocios que realizan inversiones constantes. Sin embargo, recuperar un saldo a favor ante el SAT no depende únicamente de presentar la solicitud;...
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, foreign income and REFIPRES: a mistake that could cost millions in taxes
¿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,...
Am I a tax resident in Mexico? A practical case study of a German citizen who wanted to bring his savings to build a house
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...
Tax residency in Mexico for foreigners: when you must pay taxes in Mexico even if you earn income in another country
¿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: Tax obligations that many entrepreneurs are unaware of
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...
Differences between accounting profit and taxable profit
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...
Difference between producer, marketer and importer with respect to the IEPS in the alcoholic beverage industry
En la industria de bebidas alcohólicas en México, no es lo mismo producir, comercializar o importar. Desde el punto de vista del IEPS (Impuesto Especial sobre Producción y Servicios), cada figura tiene obligaciones distintas, riesgos distintos y responsabilidades...
