Do Foreigners Need an RFC in Mexico? Property Owner’s Guide
Foreign property owners in Mexico often assume an RFC is optional. Here’s when it’s required, when it isn’t, and what happens if you skip it. Do you actually need an RFC to own property in Mexico? One of the most frequent questions we hear from foreign property owners in Los Cabos is a deceptively simple […]
SAT Invitation Letter 2026: What to Do and Mistakes You Should Avoid.
Receiving a SAT Invitation Letter is not the same as being audited. However, if handled incorrectly, it can ultimately lead to one. Here’s what it is, why you received it, and how to respond properly. SAT Invitation Letter: What It Is and How to Respond Without Making Costly Mistakes Receiving an Invitation Letter from Mexico’s […]
Accounts Payable (AP) Process in a Company — Best Practices & Compliance Guide.
The Accounts Payable process refers to a company’s short-term obligations to pay suppliers and service providers for purchases made on credit. A well-structured AP workflow is essential for maintaining cash flow management, ensuring tax compliance, and strengthening vendor relationships. Invoice Receipt Purpose: Ensure accurate capture of invoices for timely processing.Process: Receive invoices via email, vendor […]
Tax Audits in Construction: What No One Tells You About Deductions and Materiality in Mexico
Tax Audits in Construction: What No One Tells You About Deductions and Materiality in Mexico Do you want to ensure profitability and fiscal peace of mind for your construction company in Mexico? Discover how to avoid tax audits, penalties, and the loss of key tax deductions in your construction projects. Tax audits in the construction […]
SIROC in Construction: Comprehensive Guide to Compliance with IMSS and Avoiding Penalties
The Integral Construction Work Registration Service (SIROC) is a digital platform of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) designed to ensure that construction industry employers comply with their social security obligations. This tool replaced the SATIC and aims to guarantee that construction companies, contractors, and project owners make the required contributions for their workers. If […]
Obligations of Authorized Donee Organizations in Mexico.
Authorized donee organizations in Mexico are civil organizations or trusts authorized by the Tax Administration Service (SAT) to receive tax-deductible donations under the Income Tax Law (LISR). To maintain this authorization and operate in compliance with the law, they must fulfill various tax and administrative obligations primarily established in the LISR and provisions issued by […]
Joint Liability of Directors and Administrators with the SAT: Key Points to Avoid Risks
Directors, general managers, and sole administrators of companies in Mexico must understand that their role goes beyond strategic decision-making; it also involves ensuring that the company complies with its tax obligations. Noncompliance can result in joint liability, potentially putting their personal assets at risk. When Does Joint Liability Arise? The Federal Tax Code outlines several […]
