Mexico - Apply for Musician License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Musician License, the applicant has to approach the Service tax administration link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
12. Building professional networks in the local music industry can be valuable for finding performance opportunities, collaborating with other musicians, and staying informed about music-related events and opportunities.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Valid identification document (e.g., passport, national ID card).
• Proof of legal residence or legal presence in Mexico (for non-Mexican citizens).
• Work visa (for foreign musicians)
• Contract or engagement documents
• Tax identification (for self-employed musicians)
• Proof of professional experience or qualifications
• Fee receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

Servicio de Administración Tributaria
Av. Hidalgo 77,
Col. Guerrero, CP 06300,
Mexico City.
Telephone service
from anywhere in the country:
MarcaSAT 55 627 22 728
and for outside the country (+52) 55 627 22 728
Contact link


Service tax administration.
Hidalgo 77 Colonia Guerrero 06300 Mexico City
Telephone: 55 5802 0000
Citizen Service: 55 627 22 728
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any qualified person in the music profession who intends to Apply for Musician License is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Parents name
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Mexico, musicians typically operate as self-employed individuals or work under various contractual arrangements with venues, event organizers, or music companies. They are generally not required to obtain a specific license solely to be a musician.

Information which might help

• The Professional License is typically required for regulated professions that have a direct impact on public health, safety, or welfare. Examples of professions that often require a Professional License in Mexico include doctors, lawyers, engineers, architects, dentists, psychologists, and many others.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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