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Obtain tax ID (RFC)
(last modified: 18/04/2022)

This procedure applies only for persons wishing to perform procedures online.

Keep in mind that your legal representative has more than likely secured the Taxpayer Code for the purpose of performing other procedures and paperwork.

This procedure allows you to secure the Tax ID (RFC) .

You must apply for your Tax ID (RFC) in person at the offices of the Tax Administration Service (SAT).  For more information, click here.

Contact details

Entity in charge

Tax Administration Service (SAT)

Av. Hidalgo 77, Colonia Guerrero, Ciudad de México 06030
Tel: +52 (55) 6272 2728
Website: https://www.sat.gob.mx/home
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Expected results

Tax ID (RFC)

Requirements

Summary procedure
o Paso 1: Complete el formulario electrónico
Optional step: Fill out the online request
o Paso 2: Solicite una cita al SAT
Step 1: Request an appointment at SAT
o Step 2: Bring your requirements on indicated date
Step 2: Bring your requirements on indicated date
Requirements
1. Official ID of stakeholder (IFE, INE or valid passport)
Official ID of stakeholder (IFE, INE or valid passport) (original)
2. Certificate of naturalization (certified or legalized, if applicable)
Certificate of naturalization (certified or legalized, if applicable) (original)

For naturalized Mexican citizens
3. Immigration status documentation
Immigration status documentation (original)

In case of being a foreigner
4. Proof of domicile
Proof of domicile (original + Simple copy)

(not older than two months)
5. Proof of online preregister
Proof of online preregister (original)

If the procedure was started online
If the procedure is carried out by a legal representative
1. Power of attorney
Power of attorney (original)
2. Valid official ID of the legal representative (INE, IFE or valid passport)
Valid official ID of the legal representative (INE, IFE or valid passport) (original)

Cost: Free

Processing is free of charge

Time frame

Resolution time is approximately 40 minutes

Legal justification

1. Código Fiscal de la Federación
Federal Tax Law
Art: 5 and 27
2. Reglamento del Código Fiscal de la Federación
Regulation of the Fiscal Code of the Federation
Art: 22 and 26
3. Resolución Miscelánea Fiscal
Omnibus Tax Resolution
Art: 2.4.2, 2.4.6 and 2.4.14
4. Código Federal de Procedimientos Civiles
Federal Code of Civil Procedures
Art: 297

Additional information

  • There are several offices for the fulfillment of the online process, verify here which is the nearest one.
  • For more information, click here.
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