Mexico - Apply for Sales Tax License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Sales Tax 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. Once the application is processed and approved, the applicant will receive your Sales Tax License or RFC. This document will contain a unique taxpayer identification number assigned to your business.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 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).
• Legal Entity Documentation
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

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

Eligibility

• Any business activist or legal entity who intends to Apply for Sales Tax 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

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 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, a Sales Tax License is commonly known as "Registro Federal de Contribuyentes" (RFC).
• It is an official identification number issued by the Mexican Tax Administration Service (Servicio de Administración Tributaria or SAT) to individuals or entities engaged in business activities subject to tax obligations in Mexico.

Information which might help

• The Sales Tax License or RFC serves as a taxpayer identification number for conducting commercial activities and complying with tax regulations in Mexico.
• It is required for businesses that are obligated to collect and remit Value Added Tax (Impuesto al Valor Agregado or IVA) on sales of goods and services.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

Link

Others

• The RFC consists of a unique combination of letters and numbers that identifies the taxpayer and their tax obligations. It is used for filing tax returns, reporting income, deducting expenses, and carrying out other tax-related transactions with the SAT.