- As of October 31, 2025, 270 foreign digital service providers are registered for tax purposes in Mexico.
- Foreign digital service providers must register, appoint a legal representative, collect 16% VAT, and comply with other formalities.
- The tax administration publishes an updated list of registered providers every two months and can block access for non-compliance.
- New rules for 2026 include expanded withholding tax obligations, mandatory e-invoicing, excise tax on violent video games, and increased information access.
- Entities must assess their obligations to avoid sanctions by the Mexican tax administration.
Source: kpmg.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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