- As of February 28, 2026, 277 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.
- Intermediaries must withhold VAT and income tax from Mexican individuals and issue e-invoices for withholdings.
- The tax administration publishes a list of registered foreign providers every two months and can block access to non-compliant providers.
- In 2026, Mexico is expanding tax obligations for digital platforms, including new withholding requirements, e-invoicing, excise tax on violent video games, and increased information access.
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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