Covered by Complyance
Mexico
Americas
E-invoicing
Status
Mandatory
Format
CFDI 4.0 XML, stamped by PAC, with unique UUID (folio) and digital signature; includes required receiver details
Infrastructure
Issuers submit XML via certified PAC providers, receive stamped CFDI; supplier must then deliver a receipt or PDF with embedded QR code.
Model
Clearance-style issuance ("Timbrado")—invoice granted legal validity only after PAC validation.
E-reporting
Status
Invoice-level reporting is automatic via PAC clearance; there is no separate VAT return per transaction.
Format
CFDI 4.0 includes all VAT data; PAC submits metadata to SAT in real time.
Scope & deadline
Continuous—every issued CFDI serves as data submission; official storage requirement five years.
More info
Mexico operates one of the most advanced electronic invoicing regimes worldwide. The CFDI 4.0 digital tax receipt system has been mandatory since January 1, 2022 across all sectors. All invoices must be pre‑validated in real-time through an Authorized Certification Provider (PAC) before being issued, integrating issuance, tax reporting, and digital archiving effectively.
Tax authority
Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT); issues certificate of digital seal (CSD) and accredits PAC providers.
Archiving period
Mandatory 5 years retention by both supplier and receiver; digital storage permitted.
E-signature
Mandatory CSD (Certificado de Sello Digital) and digital stamp; PAC applies final validation.
Regulation
Law and SAT reforms since 2014; CFDI 4.0 mandated as of January 2022; grace period concluded March 2023
Note
We gather our information from government sources and do our best to keep it current. If there are any new updates, we'll make sure to reflect them here as soon as possible.
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