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Mexico e-Invoicing
Updated 14 December 2025
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In-depth mandate analysis, timeline, exemptions, and vendor selection
B2B
mandatory
since 1 April 2014CFDI 4.0 (XML) mandatory for all taxpayers with real-time validation via PACs.
B2C
mandatory
since 1 April 2014CFDI tax receipts mandatory for all taxable transactions.
B2G
mandatory
since 1 April 2014CFDI required for all invoices to public entities; SAT timbrado (stamping) model.
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Exemptions
Simplified regime taxpayers
Taxpayers under Régimen Simplificado de Confianza (RESICO) have simplified CFDI requirements but must still issue electronic invoices.
Standards:
CFDI 4.0 (SAT XML schemas)
NOM-151-SCFI-2016 for electronic document conservation
Supported Formats:
CFDI 4.0 (XML) with SAT timbrado digital seal
PDF representation with QR verification code
Clearance Model:
Real-time clearance via authorized PACs (Proveedores Autorizados de Certificación); SAT validates taxpayer data and issues timbrado fiscal digital
N/A
Mexico uses CFDI as the primary electronic tax document; no SAF-T national standard in use.
CFDI introduced for large taxpayers
1 January 2011
Large taxpayers
Electronic invoicing via CFDI became mandatory for taxpayers with annual income exceeding MXN 4 million.
CFDI 4.0 released
1 April 2022
National
CFDI 4.0 introduced with enhanced validation and data requirements; mandatory transition period began.
CFDI 4.0 fully mandatory
1 April 2023
National
Full mandatory enforcement of CFDI 4.0 for all taxpayers; CFDI 3.3 no longer accepted.
