Indirect Tax Jobs in Mexico

We're tracking 24 live indirect tax roles in Mexico.

About this market

Market context

Indirect Tax in Mexico primarily encompasses the Impuesto al Valor Agregado (IVA), a consumption tax levied on the sale of goods, provision of services, and imports. It also includes special production and services tax (IEPS) and customs duties.

The general IVA rate in Mexico is 16%, with a 0% rate applied to certain goods and services, particularly in border regions, and some exemptions. Businesses are required to file monthly IVA declarations (declaraciones mensuales de IVA) with the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT). Compliance involves understanding complex rules around input tax credits, export incentives, and digital service taxation, particularly for foreign digital service providers.

What's driving demand

  • E-commerce Growth & Digital Services Taxation
  • Supply Chain Restructuring (Nearshoring)
  • Increased SAT Scrutiny on Compliance
  • Cross-border Trade Complexity

Regulatory timeline

  • 2023-01-01Update to Complemento Carta Porte (Transportation Bill of Lading)Mandatory Enforcement
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  • 2020-06-01Mexico's Digital Services Tax (IVA)In Effect
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Credentials that matter

  • Licenciatura en Contaduría o Finanzasessential
  • Maestría en Impuestosessential
  • Certificación del Colegio de Contadores Públicos de Méxicovalued

Skills & tools

Mexican IVA Law & RegulationsIEPS LawCustoms & Foreign Trade RegulationsCFDI (Comprobante Fiscal Digital por Internet)SAT Portal NavigationSAP/Oracle Tax ModulesExcel ModelingTax Automation Software (e.g., Vertex, Sovos for LATAM)

Frequently asked

What is indirect tax in Mexico?
Indirect Tax in Mexico primarily encompasses the Impuesto al Valor Agregado (IVA), a consumption tax levied on the sale of goods, provision of services, and imports. It also includes special production and services tax (IEPS) and customs duties.
How does indirect tax work in Mexico?
The general IVA rate in Mexico is 16%, with a 0% rate applied to certain goods and services, particularly in border regions, and some exemptions. Businesses are required to file monthly IVA declarations (declaraciones mensuales de IVA) with the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT). Compliance involves understanding complex rules around input tax credits, export incentives, and digital service taxation, particularly for foreign digital service providers.
What credentials matter for Indirect Tax - Mexico roles?
Employers most often look for: Licenciatura en Contaduría o Finanzas, Maestría en Impuestos, Certificación del Colegio de Contadores Públicos de México.
Which tools and systems appear in Indirect Tax - Mexico job specs?
Commonly cited: Mexican IVA Law & Regulations, IEPS Law, Customs & Foreign Trade Regulations, CFDI (Comprobante Fiscal Digital por Internet), SAT Portal Navigation, SAP/Oracle Tax Modules, Excel Modeling, Tax Automation Software (e.g., Vertex, Sovos for LATAM).
Who's hiring for Indirect Tax - Mexico?
Live employer mix: In-house / industry 95%, Big 4 5%.
How many Indirect Tax - Mexico roles are live right now?
24 live roles on taxjobs.ai.