Mexico: Corporate Tax

When a foreign executive extends their stay in Mexico to lead operations, negotiate terms, or direct personnel, they may inadvertently create permanent establishment exposure for their company—regardless of how many days they've spent in the country. The real risk isn't crossing the 183-day threshold; it's about where decisions are made, what authority is exercised, and whether the foreign enterprise is effectively conducting business through a fixed place or dependent agent in Mexico.

Como parte de los objetivos y metas de la propuesta para reformar los artículos 16 y 17 de la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos en materia de justicia cotidiana, se pretenden elevar a rango constitucional el deber de la autoridad de privilegiar, por encima de aspectos formales, las resoluciones de fondo de la controversia.

As indicated in prior communications, the Mexican tax reform that entered into force in January 1, 2014 narrowed the concept of maquiladoras for income tax purposes.