RFC Tax ID

Obtain an Mexican RFC ID
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Everything you need to know about obtaining a RFC Tax ID in Mexico

What is a RFC Number?

An RFC ID is the Mexican tax identification number issued by the Servicio de Administración Tributaria or SAT in Mexico. Both individuals and businesses must have an RFC ID to engage in business activities in Mexico. An RFC ID serves also as the de facto corporate registration number in Mexico.

It permits the filing of taxes, importation of goods, selling on Amazon and e-commerce platforms, employment of workers, applications for product compliance and government registrations, purchase property, sign lease agreements, and countless other commercial and private activities. Generally, a tax ID cannot be obtained by a foreigner unless a legal entity or foreign entity registration is obtained in Mexico. For individuals, a foreigner can only obtain an RFC ID if the person obtains a Mexican temporary or permanent residence visa.

Do I need an RFC number in Mexico?

You will need to get an RFC ID if you intend to engage in any substantive commercial activities.

What Does Having an RFC ID in Mexico Involve?

Most foreigners who obtain an RFC ID in Mexico tend to do so for many of the reasons listed below:

How Easy is it to obtain a Mexican RFC ID?

MexInc makes it easy by handling everything from corporate document filings, providing company address, and appointing a local legal representative required for processing an RFC ID registration. However, getting an RFC ID in Mexico is different from obtaining a VAT number or tax ID in other countries.

It is a more involved process then in most countries, requiring in most cases incorporating a local legal entity like a limited liability company (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada), a corporation (Sociedad Anonima) or having local residency (Residencia Temporal or Residencia Permanente)

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Use MexInc to get your business started
in 4 easy steps

1 Submit your company info via our online platform:

Our online platform AURELIUS permits clients to submit to “design” their company online and submit all required documents with interactive guidance

Choose the company type and services you will require:

Inform yourself and choose between the best corporate form to suit your company – Sociedad Anonima, Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada or S.A.P.I

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3 Coordinate forwarding of powers of attorney and apostilles:

Sign your incorporation documents using our online virtual notary services and coordinate ordering your original corporate documents with apostilles.

We do the rest:

MexInc receives your documents via express courier and handles all remaining steps in-country, without the need to travel to Mexico.

4 What are my options for
obtaining a Mexican RFC ID?

S. de R.L. de C.V. (LLC)

You can obtain an RFC ID by simply incorporating a local limited liability company known as a Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada.
This is the simplest and easiest way by far with the fewest complications and hurdles.

S.A. de C.V.

You can obtain an RFC ID by incorporating a local corporation known as a Sociedad Anonima.
This is the best option for large investment projects involving more than 5 shareholders or investors.
The Sociedad Anomina also is attractive for raising capital and provides options for preferential shares and multiple shareclasses.

Obtain Local Residency

A foreigner can obtain an RFC ID by first obtaining a Mexican temporary or permanent residence visa in Mexico.
This can be done by demonstrating sufficient economic solvency or non-Mexico based monthly salary.
This is common for digital nomads and remote workers. Having sufficient funds in a savings account or qualifying retirement pensions like social security can also qualify you for a local residence card.

Residency-Based Identity Validation

Detailed Process to Obtain RFC Tax Id
obtaining Mexican Residency

Detailed Process to Start an S.A de C.V. or Mexican Corporation Added detailed description of steps.

01 Notarize POA & Collect Documents:

MexInc processes all notarized documents and in most cases can utilize our remote notary service via secure video conference to obtain signatures.

02 Obtain apostilles:

MexInc process required apostilles and legalizations authorizing the documents for use in Mexico.

03 Reserve corporate name:

MexInc obtains the authorization for the company’s corporate name from the Mexican Secretary of the Economy.

04 Articles of Incorporation:

MexInc drafts the articles of incorporation and bylaws for the newly formed company, reviews with the client, then signs the articles of incorporation completing the initial filing.

05 Foreign Investment Registration:

MexInc files the foreign investment notice with the National Registry of Foreign Investment.

06 Obtain RFC ID:

MexInc schedules and attends the tax registration appointment with the local tax authorities.

07 Electronic Signature:

MexInc schedules and attends the e.Signature (e.Firma) registration appointment with the local tax authorities.

08 Bank Account Processing:

MexInc coordinates all document collection and processing of the local bank account. Where possible, this process is handled via online digital signature of banking contracts.

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Testimonials

Our company used MexInc Consultants to incorporate our company in Mexico, find an office, recruit our employees and run our payroll, and accounting. We couldn’t be happier. The inconvenience of having one company to handle everything made the process so much easier.

We came to MexInc Consultants to import and sell our electronic products in Mexico. We are a manufacturer of high-end speaker and audio systems. MexInc not only certified our products to be sold in Mexico with their accredited laboratory, but also set up all of our logistics and importation processes.

MexInc Consultants has worked with us since 2017. We didn't know anything about this market. They did an excellent job at educating us as to the local requirements and ensured that we avoided so many challenges. Now, we obtained our textiles importers permit and distribute products to Sears and Home Depot. We couldn’t imagine a better partner of the last decade.