Mexico - Apply for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), 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. Please 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. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The INE will collect your biometric data, including fingerprints and a photograph, as part of the registration process.
13. Once your application is approved, you will be issued an RFC, which is a unique alphanumeric code that will be used for tax purposes.
14. 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

For Persona Física:

• Valid identification (e.g., passport, national identity card).
• Proof of address (e.g., utility bill, official document with your address).
• CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población), which is a unique identification number assigned to Mexican citizens and residents.

For Persona Moral:

• Legal documents of the organization, such as articles of incorporation and proof of legal representation.
• Identification documents of the legal representative.
• CURP of the legal representative.

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

To be eligible to Apply for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Mexico, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Mexican citizen or a foreigner with a permanent resident visa.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a valid government-issued ID.

Fees

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

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
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, the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is known as the "Registro Federal de Contribuyentes" (RFC), which translates to the Federal Taxpayers Registry. The RFC is a unique alphanumeric code assigned to individuals and businesses for tax identification purposes.

Information which might help

• The RFC is an essential identification number used by the Mexican tax authorities, known as the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT), to track and manage tax-related information of taxpayers.
• It is used in various tax-related transactions, including filing tax returns, making tax payments, conducting business transactions, and complying with tax obligations.

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

• The RFC is structured in a way that includes specific information about the taxpayer. For individuals, the RFC is generally based on their name, date of birth, and sometimes other identifying details. For businesses and legal entities, the RFC is derived from the company's name and registration information.