Mexico - Apply for Proof of Residence for Tax Purpose

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Proof of Residence for Tax Purpose, 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. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. The applicant needs to save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. The SAT will communicate with them regarding the status of the proof of residence application. They may request additional information or clarification if needed.
12. If the application is approved, the SAT will issue a proof of residence document that they can use for tax purposes.
13. If they haven't received the proof of residence document within a reasonable time frame, they can follow up with the SAT to inquire about the status.
14. This entire process can be completed within a few weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Identification Documents
• Address Verification Documents
• Proof of payment
• Other Relevant Documentation

Office Locations & Contacts

Service tax administration
Av. Hidalgo 77,
Col. Guerrero, CP 06300,
Mexico City.
Telephone: 55 627 22 728
Contact- link

Eligibility

To be eligible to provide proof of residence for tax purposes in Mexico, one must:

• Be a resident of Mexico for tax purposes.
• Have a valid taxpayer identification number (RFC).
• Have a permanent address in Mexico.

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

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire registration process can be completed within a few weeks 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
• Address
• ZIP code
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Address Verification
• Additional Information

Need for the Document

• Proof of residence for tax purposes in Mexico is a document that shows that one is a resident of Mexico for tax purposes. This document is required by the Mexican tax authority, the SAT, to determine your tax liability.

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits of providing proof of residence for tax purposes in Mexico:

• It can help to claim certain tax deductions and credits.
• It can help to avoid paying taxes on income that one earned outside of Mexico.
• It can help to get a mortgage or other loan in Mexico.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

Here is some additional information on Proof of Residence for Tax Purposes in Mexico:

• The documents they need to provide as proof of residence will depend on the individual circumstances.
• They may need to provide more than one document to prove their residency.
• The documents they provide must be originals or certified copies.
• The documents must be in Spanish or translated into Spanish by a certified translator.