Work & taxes

Temporary residence is often initiated through a consulate; financial thresholds vary by consulate. Work authorization is a separate check.

Residente temporal through a consulate. More than 180 days, up to 4 years; card after entry

Foreign-company employees, freelancers, local employees and owner-directors are different legal scenarios. Company registration does not automatically authorize personally working for that company.

Tax residence

A home in Mexico; with homes in two countries, the center of vital interests includes income and professional activity. Not a simple day count.

Rates & limitations

Residents: worldwide income. Standard 2026 ISR rates: 1.92–35%. Small-business regimes require a separate eligibility check.

• Passport and immigration-status evidence; local identification number if required.
• Address evidence: lease, registration or utility bill as specified by the chosen bank.
• Tax IDs and tax-residence countries; CRS/FATCA self-certification when requested.
• Regular income evidence: employment contract and recent payslips, or freelance agreements, invoices and statements.
• Origin of savings: statement trail, property sale or inheritance records. For crypto, keep purchase, trade and withdrawal history—not just a wallet balance.

Review tax residence and foreign income. Banking and payments depend on documentation. This is a preparation pack, not an account-opening guarantee.

Before buying a business, separately verify debt, licenses, staff, lease, accounts and your residence basis. A purchase agreement does not replace immigration approval. When networking, check the legal entity and counterpart's track record before transferring funds.