RFC tax ID registration
Understand the Mexican RFC tax ID and prepare to register with SAT. Review the company documents, tax address and representation involved.
What is an RFC tax ID?
The Registro Federal de Contribuyentes (RFC) is Mexico’s federal taxpayer register. The RFC identifier is used in dealings with the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT), including tax filings and invoicing.
Company registration
Company registration and individual registration are different scenarios. For a company, start by reviewing its incorporation records, tax address and who will represent it.
Commercial plans
Discuss how the registration fits your plans for sales, invoicing, hiring or trade in Mexico. An RFC is one part of setting up those activities.
RFC and e.firma
The RFC identifies the taxpayer. The e.firma is a separate electronic signature used for supported procedures.
Planning steps
Prepare for company RFC registration
Identify the registration scenario
Confirm whether the applicant is an existing company, a company still being formed or an individual.
Review supporting records
Gather the company records, proof of tax address and documents for the person handling the application.
Coordinate the SAT filing
Review the current filing procedure and any appointment steps, and plan when the company will address its e.firma.