Standard

16%

Other

Zero-rated and exempt

Mexico VAT number format

Businesses in Mexico that are required to collect tax will be issued an identification number. Tax identification numbers can be verified with the Mexican Administration Tax Service (Servicio de Administración Tributaria, or SAT) Ministry , and will follow a certain format. The VAT number format is Not applicable.

Mexico VAT return periods

Businesses in Mexico that are required to collect tax from consumers must file regular tax returns with the Mexican Administration Tax Service (Servicio de Administración Tributaria, or SAT) Ministry in Mexico City. Mexico's VAT return periods are:

Monthly

Mexico Value-added tax (VAT) Thresholds

These are the revenue thresholds at which businesses in Mexico are required to start collecting and remitting tax.

Registration

None

Recovery of VAT by non-established businesses

Non-established businesses are small, unincorporated businesses that sell taxable goods and may consist of a single individual, or several. Non-incorporated businesses in Mexico are not required to collect taxes from the consumer.

Mexico VAT Refunds

Many countries allow tourists, and others making purchases for export, to receive a VAT refund on exiting the country (or make purchases VAT free). While we don't have data on the Mexico VAT refund program, more info can be obtained from the Mexican Administration Tax Service (Servicio de Administración Tributaria, or SAT) Ministry .