Bookkeeping in Mexico City
How taxes and accounting work in Mexico City: when you need an accountant, how much ongoing support costs and how to optimise taxes legally.
When you need an accountant (contador) in Mexico City
Mexico is easy to enter, but the tax authority (SAT) is demanding when it comes to reporting. An accountant (contador) is needed for: RFC registration, tax regime selection, IVA, and bookkeeping.
Price reference: small business bookkeeping — $80–250/mo. Initial consultation with SVOY accountants — free.
What matters specifically for Russian speakers from the CIS
- RFC — the key to everything. The RFC tax number is required for banking, business, and renting; it is obtained through SAT.
- RESICO — preferential tax regime. For individuals earning up to 3.5 million pesos, the simplified RESICO regime applies an effective rate of ~1–2.5% ISR. Ideal for freelancers and small businesses.
- Income from clients in Russia — legally structured; USDT and international transfers.
- CIS documents. Apostille and translation — remotely.
Taxes and business structures
- persona física con actividad empresarial / RESICO — a straightforward way to start;
- sociedad (SA de CV / S de RL) — company;
- IVA 16%, ISR (progressive or RESICO);
- electronic invoices CFDI are mandatory.
How to choose
- hire a contador with experience working with foreign nationals and RESICO;
- clarify your CFDI and tax regime;
- a Russian-speaking specialist will reduce the risk of errors.
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Company, taxes, and reporting in Mexico City
Company incorporation, tax number, reporting, and income legalisation — with an accountant, that works specifically in this country. Tell us what’s already been done, and we’ll advise on the next step.
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