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Mexico
Latin AmericaMandatory
Mexico is one of the pioneering Latin American countries implementing mandatory e-invoicing in CFDI 4.0 format. Managed by SAT (tax authority).
Legal Framework
Legal Basis
Governed by Código Fiscal de la Federación (Federal Tax Code) and SAT regulations.
Key Regulations
- CFDI mandate: Piloted in 2004, fully mandatory since 2014
- CFDI 4.0: Current version, mandatory since April 2023
- Complemento de Pago: Payment completion document requirement
- Managed by SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria)
- Certification through PAC (Proveedor Autorizado de Certificación)
Technical Requirements
Technical Requirements
Format
- CFDI 4.0 XML: Mexican national e-invoice standard
- PDF (Representación Impresa): Printed representation
Transmission
- Real-time transmission to SAT via PAC
- Timbrado (stamping) process mandatory
Signing
- Digital sealing with CSD (Certificado de Sello Digital)
- FIEL/e.firma certificate
Document Types
- CFDI 4.0
- Complemento de Pago
Key Dates
2004-01-01
E-invoice pilot start
2023-04-01
CFDI 4.0 full mandate
TaxTen Service
TaxTen provides e-invoicing services in CFDI 4.0 format integrated with Mexico's SAT platform.
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