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In force 1 Jan 2024
In force Taxation

RFC enrolment tightened for foreign residents with Mexican-source income

SAT tightened RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) enrolment enforcement for foreign residents from 2024 — particularly targeting landlords of Mexican property and freelance service providers with Mexican clients. Residence-card holders now typically enrol in RFC at the time of card issuance. Non-compliance penalties escalated.

Who it affects: Foreign residents earning Mexican-source income (rental, commercial).

Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Jan 2024
In force Taxation

No major personal-income-tax reform under Sheinbaum administration

Despite pre-election expectations, the Sheinbaum administration (inaugurated October 2024) did not enact material reforms to Mexican personal income tax in its first year. Top marginal rate remains 35%, ISR brackets indexed to UMA. SAT focus has been on enforcement (CFDI 4.0 e-invoicing, RFC enrolment for foreign residents) rather than rate changes.

Who it affects: Mexican tax residents — foreign and Mexican nationals.

Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Jan 2024
In force Taxation

CFDI 4.0 e-invoicing fully enforced

Full enforcement of the CFDI (Comprobante Fiscal Digital por Internet) 4.0 e-invoicing standard took effect from January 2024 after transitional period. All Mexican residents and entities engaged in commerce must issue invoices in CFDI 4.0 format. Foreign residents engaged in Mexican commercial activity (including landlords of Mexican property) must also comply via their RFC (tax ID).

Who it affects: All entities and self-employed residents issuing Mexican tax invoices.

Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 12 Oct 2023
In force Taxation

Nearshoring accelerated-depreciation tax incentives continue

The October 2023 presidential decree providing accelerated depreciation and a 25% tax deduction for worker-training investments for companies in 10 priority export-oriented sectors (automotive, electronics, medical devices, aerospace, etc.) continues through 2025. A key pillar of Mexico's nearshoring strategy; regularly extended pending structural review.

Who it affects: Foreign-owned manufacturing entities establishing in Mexico.

Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) ↗ · Diario Oficial de la Federación ↗ · verified 2026-04-19