{"id":613,"date":"2023-08-09T00:13:50","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T22:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legal-mex.com\/?page_id=613"},"modified":"2025-02-18T01:48:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T00:48:31","slug":"rfc-mexic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/legal-mex.com\/index.php\/rfc-mexic\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexican RFC"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Selling on Amazon Mexico? Here's How to Get Your Mexican RFC<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Learn how to obtain a Mexican Tax Number (RFC) to start selling on Amazon Mexico hassle-free. Get insights into the importance of RFC, registration steps, and its significance for non-resident companies<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Are you an Amazon Seller looking to sell in Mexico?<\/h3>

If you’re considering expanding your e-commerce business to Amazon Mexico, you’re on the right track. However, there’s a crucial step you need to take before you can start selling: obtaining a Mexican Tax Number, also known as RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes). If you’re not a Mexican citizen or resident, don’t worry \u2013 our team is here to make the process seamless and affordable, ensuring you’re set up for success from the start.<\/p>

Understanding RFC in Mexico<\/strong><\/h4>

RFC stands for Registro Federal de Contribuyentes, which translates to Federal Taxpayers Registry. It’s a unique identification number issued by the Mexican Tax Administration (El Servicio de Administraci\u00f3n Tributaria). Individual RFCs are 13 digits long, while company RFCs consist of 12 digits.<\/p>

The Role of Mexican RFC<\/strong><\/h4>

In Mexico, the RFC number plays a critical role in tracking business transactions, payments, and expenses for taxation reporting purposes. It’s not just about compliance; it’s about efficient financial management.<\/p>

Individuals can also leverage their RFC numbers to claim specific tax rebates, such as certain medical expenses, that their employers might not handle.<\/p>

Why Register for RFC When Doing Business with Mexico?<\/strong><\/h4>

The Mexican Government has introduced new regulations that require non-resident companies, like Amazon, providing digital services to start collecting Mexico’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) on these services when offered to Mexico-based resident sellers.<\/p>

This legislative change aims to share the tax liability of sales between e-commerce platforms and sellers. As part of this, major digital platforms are tasked with withholding value-added tax. This means all platforms need to be registered under Mexico’s RFC number. If not, Amazon will charge sellers 16% of the sales IVA (Value-Added Tax) and 20% of income tax.<\/p>

The Process of Obtaining a Mexico RFC Number<\/strong><\/h4>

Applying for an RFC number in Mexico is a straightforward process, but it requires a visit to your local SAT (Mexican Tax Administration) office. To ensure a smooth experience, SAT only accepts applications by appointment, which you can conveniently request online.<\/p>

Steps to Register for RFC in Mexico<\/strong><\/h4>

Please note that the registration process isn’t limited to Amazon sellers alone \u2013 it applies to any foreign company aspiring to do business in Mexico.<\/p>

  1. Submit Application:<\/strong> The legal representative of your business must submit a registration application within a few months after the obligation to declare, or after starting to issue tax receipts.<\/p><\/li>

  2. Where to Apply:<\/strong> The pre-registration must be submitted on the Mexican tax service network, while the full registration takes place at the tax bureau office. You’ll need to schedule an appointment (Cita previa) on the Mexican tax service network before submitting your application on-site.<\/p><\/li>

  3. Obtain Your Certificate:<\/strong> After applying for an RFC number, the Mexico tax bureau will provide you with the RFC registration certificate, including the unique tax identification card and a two-dimensional barcode.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>

    Requirements for RFC Registration in Mexico<\/strong><\/h4>

    When visiting the Mexican Tax Bureau office, ensure you have the following documents:<\/p>