Expat tax services in Mexico
Expat Tax Services in Mexico for Foreigners
Living in Mexico and earning income abroad?
Your Mexican tax situation may be more complex than you think. If you live in Mexico and receive income from foreign clients, companies, platforms, investments or businesses, we can review your current tax position, identify potential compliance issues and determine the appropriate path forward.
Mexican tax advisory for foreigners, international income and cross-border situations.
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Does any of this sound familiar?
Many foreigners obtain temporary or permanent residency in Mexico without reviewing what it means for their taxes. These are the situations our expat tax services see most often.
“I live in Mexico but all my clients are abroad.”
“I get paid into my U.S., Canadian or European bank account.”
“I have an RFC, but I'm not sure I'm in the correct tax regime.”
“I'm registered under RESICO and also have foreign investments.”
“I haven't issued CFDIs for some of my income.”
“I have been filing zero-income returns in Mexico.”
“I work through Fiverr, Upwork or another international platform.”
“I receive dividends, interest or investment income abroad.”
“I own an LLC, a partnership or shares in a foreign company.”
“I receive rental income in Mexico or abroad.”
“I applied 0% VAT to services billed to foreign clients.”
“I've lived in Mexico for years and never checked my tax residency.”
Living in Mexico can create Mexican tax obligations
Even when your clients, employer, investments or bank accounts are located abroad. That does not mean every foreigner owes Mexican taxes — it means your situation should be analyzed before conclusions are drawn.
Our expat tax services in Mexico are technical and fact-based: no alarmism, no assumptions, no generic answers copied from an expat forum.
Mexican tax residency
Immigration residency and tax residency are not the same thing. We determine whether — and since when — you became a Mexican tax resident.
Source and type of income
Professional fees, salaries, platform income, business income, interest, dividends, capital gains, rent or distributions each follow different rules.
Applicable tax regime
RESICO, professional activity, business activity, salaries or a combination. We confirm whether your current regime fits all of your income.
Immigration and factual circumstances
Days in Mexico, home, family, center of vital interests and documented facts supporting your position.
Foreign entities and investments
LLCs, partnerships, corporations, brokerage accounts, ETFs, stocks and money market funds, and how Mexico treats them.
Tax treaties
Whether a treaty applies to your situation, how it allocates taxing rights and what documentation is required.
Foreign taxes already paid
Whether taxes paid abroad can be credited in Mexico, and the limits and evidence required to do it correctly.
VAT treatment and CFDIs
Whether your services qualify as an export of services at 0% VAT, and which invoicing obligations apply to your income.
Past Mexican filings
Prior returns, zero-income filings and any years that may need to be reviewed or corrected.
How our expat tax services work
1. Intake
You share your residency status, income sources, platforms, accounts, entities and past Mexican filings.
2. Technical review
We analyze residency, income characterization, regime, treaty position, VAT treatment and CFDI obligations.
3. Findings
You receive a clear picture of your current position and any potential compliance gaps — in plain English.
4. Path forward
We define next steps: regime changes, corrections for prior years, invoicing setup and ongoing compliance.
What you receive
- A written assessment of your Mexican tax residency position.
- Classification of each income source and the regime that applies.
- Review of your RFC status, obligations and prior filings.
- Analysis of VAT treatment and CFDI requirements for your income.
- Treaty and foreign tax credit considerations relevant to your case.
- A prioritized action plan, with realistic timelines and costs.
Who this is for
Americans, Canadians and Europeans living in Mexico; remote workers and employees of foreign companies; freelancers and independent contractors; business owners; retirees with foreign investments; and anyone receiving income from outside Mexico.
We advise on Mexican tax matters and coordinate with your advisors abroad when needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Does living in Mexico automatically make me a Mexican taxpayer?
- Not automatically. Mexican tax residency depends on facts such as your permanent home and center of vital interests, not only on your immigration card. That determination is the starting point of every review.
- My money is deposited abroad. Is it still relevant in Mexico?
- Where the money is deposited is not the deciding factor. If you are a Mexican tax resident, your worldwide income is generally in scope, subject to treaties and foreign tax credits. Each case must be analyzed.
- I have an RFC but never filed. What happens now?
- Unfiled periods can usually be reviewed and corrected. We first confirm which obligations were actually active, then define the most reasonable way to bring your filings up to date.
- Can I keep RESICO with foreign investment income?
- RESICO has eligibility limits and income restrictions. Foreign investments, entity ownership or certain income types may affect eligibility. We confirm compatibility before recommending any change.
- Do you work with U.S. accountants?
- Yes. We regularly coordinate with foreign advisors so your Mexican and home-country filings are consistent. We advise strictly on Mexican tax matters.
- What do expat tax services in Mexico include?
- A review of your Mexican tax residency, characterization of each income source, confirmation of the right tax regime, VAT and CFDI obligations, treaty and foreign tax credit analysis, and a written action plan for compliance or regularization.
This page is general information about Mexican tax rules and does not constitute tax advice for a specific case. Conclusions depend on your documented facts.
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