Companies or organizations resident abroad that need to register with the Federal Taxpayer Registry (RFC) must complete the procedure in person before the Tax Administration Service (SAT), through their legal representative and by appointment, submitting the corresponding documentation.
Foreign entities that may obtain an RFC include, among others, diplomatic missions, international organizations, and legal entities resident abroad, whether or not they have a permanent establishment in Mexico.
Requirements to Obtain the RFC
- The legal representative of the legal entity must be registered with the RFC.
- The articles of incorporation or constitutional document must be duly apostilled when executed abroad. In addition, it must be formalized before a Mexican notary public and, where applicable, accompanied by a Spanish translation prepared by an authorized translator.
- A document evidencing the tax identification number in the country of residence, when there is an obligation to have such registration. Where applicable, it must be submitted as a certified, legalized, or apostilled copy by the competent authority.
- A power of attorney evidencing the authority of the legal representative. When executed abroad, it must be duly apostilled, formalized before a Mexican notary public and, where applicable, accompanied by a Spanish translation prepared by an authorized translator.
- Current official identification of the legal representative, in original. For example, a valid voter ID card issued by the National Electoral Institute or any other applicable official identification
- Original proof of address, such as an account statement in the name of the legal entity, partner, or shareholder, issued by a financial institution and dated no more than four months prior; or a service agreement in the name of the legal entity, partner, or shareholder that includes the use of an office or workspace, executed for a one-year term and accompanied by the payment receipt that complies with the applicable tax requirements.
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