- Mexico uses an online fiscalization model through the CFDI system
- Invoices and receipts are electronically issued and digitally signed with SAT certificates
- Validation occurs in real time via authorized PAC providers
- The system has been in place since 2011
- No fiscal devices or POS certification are required
- The system ensures transparency and efficient tax compliance
- The SAT is the tax authority responsible for monitoring compliance
- The CFDI system began in 2004 and became mandatory in 2011
- The current standard is version 4.0
- Transactions are fiscalized online at the moment of sale
- All CFDIs are stored digitally for at least five years
- The model focuses on digital certificates, real-time validation, and secure archiving
- It helps combat fraud and modernizes tax administration
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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