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Guía Fiscal para Freelancers Mexicanos con Clientes Internacionales
Earning from US or Canadian clients while based in Mexico? Navigate SAT obligations, RESICO regime, and cross-border tax treaties.
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Common challenges for Mexico-based freelancers
These are the issues we see most often from freelancers in Mexico.
SAT is watching international transfers closely
Mexico’s tax authority has ramped up monitoring of international wire transfers. Unexplained deposits trigger audits.
RESICO regime has strict requirements
The simplified tax regime for small taxpayers (RESICO) offers lower rates but has income caps and restrictions that international earners often exceed.
CFDIs for international invoicing are confusing
Issuing proper CFDIs (digital tax receipts) for foreign clients requires specific configurations most freelancers get wrong.
Key tax facts for Mexico
What every freelancer in Mexico should know before earning from abroad.
Mexico taxes residents on worldwide income — all foreign earnings must be declared to SAT
RESICO regime allows a flat tax rate of 1-2.5% for qualifying taxpayers (income cap: ~$3.5M MXN)
Mexico has tax treaties with 50+ countries including the US, Canada, UK, and Germany
Monthly provisional tax payments are required — due by the 17th of each month
CFDIs must be issued for all income including foreign-sourced freelance payments
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