Raising Funds Through Services

Hello Rob,

I think I understand the rules regarding foreigners working here and earning money. Under which circumstances is this legal? If a person has Residente Permanente is it legal to charge money for services?

Thanks

Hello Rob,

I think I understand the rules regarding foreigners working here and earning money. Under which circumstances is this legal? If a person has Residente Permanente is it legal to charge money for services?

Thanks

First you must have the correct visa from the Migración that allows you to work. Then you'll need a CURP tax ID from the Hacienda.

You should be able to find everything you need here:
Gobierno de México

Thank you Rob for your reply.

Thank you Rob for your reply.

I believe the Residente designation comes with the possibility to work, but there may be restrictions. I don’t recall and I haven’t looked it up recently.

When you get your Residencia permanente you are automatically assigned a CURP number. I am not "working" in Mexico per se, but I am renting my house. I had to go to the SAT office to get an RFC number. My accountant said that I needed all of this in order to pay taxes.

Should your work require that you have employees, you have to register with the social security office.

I'm still learning all of the nuances of "doing business" in Mexico, but this is what I've learned so far and I would strongly suggest engaging the services of a local accountant.