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On 15 September 2025, the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT) published the updated list of foreign digital service providers registered in the Federal Taxpayer Registry (RFC) under Article 18-D of the Value Added Tax Law in the Official Journal. The registration applies to non-resident providers without a permanent establishment in Mexico that supply digital services to users located in the national territory. Registered providers must enrol in the RFC before starting operations, file VAT returns, and remit tax monthly. The information published includes company name, trade name, country of origin, registration date, and RFC key. The order lists 268 providers, adding 2 new registrations and recording no removals compared to the previous list of July 2025.
On 19 February 2025, the Bill amending Article 73 of the Political Constitution to include artificial intelligence within the legislative powers of the Mexican Congress was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies The Bill seeks to explicitly empower Congress to enact laws governing AI, recognising its transformative role across various domains and the need for regulatory oversight. The Bill aims to enable Mexico to develop clear and effective AI regulations that support responsible innovation while safeguarding human rights, privacy, and national security. It also seeks to ensure adaptability to global technological trends and build a legal framework that balances internal priorities with international obligations while maintaining technological sovereignty.
Last updated: 15/09/2025