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Payroll in Mexico

7 CPD hours
1 day

Mexico, the 11th largest economy in the world, continues to show strong growth. With a focus on exports, it maintains free trade agreements with over 40 jurisdictions, including the United States, Japan, and the European Union. While poverty remains a challenge, a growing middle class with rising purchasing power presents compelling opportunities for companies to invest in Mexico and employ local talent.

As with any modern economy, businesses operating in Mexico must navigate significant payroll and employment law obligations, alongside the additional complexities of working within a federal system. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the essentials of Mexican payroll.

Who This Course Is For

  • HR and payroll professionals responsible for processing or overseeing payroll operations in Mexico.
  • Business owners and managers planning to establish or grow their workforce in Mexico.
  • Finance and compliance teams who need to understand Mexican payroll obligations and legal requirements.
  • International employers with employees based in Mexico looking to ensure compliant and accurate payroll management.
  • Individuals new to Mexican payroll seeking a solid foundation in local payroll processes, legislation, and reporting.

What You’ll Achieve

By the end of this course you will:

  • Gain a clear understanding of the fundamentals of Mexican payroll processes, including key tax, social security and statutory requirements.
  • Be confident in interpreting and applying Mexican employment and payroll legislation to real‑world scenarios.
  • Learn how to accurately calculate pay, deductions and employer contributions under local regulations.
  • Understand compliance obligations for reporting and record‑keeping in Mexico.
  • Develop the skills to manage payroll risks and avoid common errors that can lead to penalties or disputes.
  • Be able to communicate effectively with finance, HR and operational teams about payroll matters and legal responsibilities.

  • Customs and business etiquette
  • Business start‑up formalities
  • New hire process and paperwork
  • CURP numbers
  • Structure of Tax Administration Service (SAT)
  • RFC Number

  • Income Tax (ISR)
  • Make up to gross pay
  • ISR rates and calculations
  • Employment Subsidy
  • Expense reimbursements

  • FIEL signature
  • CFDI – Payslip delivery/reporting
  • ISR payment to SAT
  • SUA reporting
  • Employee State Payroll Tax

  • IMSS – Employer registration
  • UMA – Unit of Measurement and Updating
  • Base salary of Contribution (SBC)
  • IMSS contribution rates
  • IMSS Work Accident Insurance
  • INFONAVIT contributions

  • Food coupons
  • Minimum wage
  • Annual Christmas bonus (Aguinaldo)
  • Mandatory Profit Sharing (PTU)
  • Annual vacation
  • Family and sick leave
  • Severance arrangements

This course provides the basics of Mexican payroll, covering key payroll processes, tax obligations, social contributions, benefits and compliance essentials.

The Payroll Centre generally offers ongoing support services through its membership plan

  • The Membership is full payroll resource package with training, expert helpdesk access, reference materials, ongoing updates, and learning tools for your entire team.
  • A free trial period is available so organisations can explore the benefits before committing.

 

It benefits payroll professionals, HR teams, finance and tax managers, and senior stakeholders involved with payroll or planning to employ staff in Mexico.

Topics include payroll legislation and reporting, social security and statutory contributions (IMSS, INFONAVIT), income tax (ISR), minimum wage, profit sharing, annual leave and severance arrangements.

 

Yes, delegates will understand local payroll legislation and how to compliantly manage payroll processing or outsourced payroll providers in Mexico.

The site includes an Ask a question form and offers an option to request a call back from the course team to help answer queries.

Yes, the course can be run in‑house, making it suitable for a full management team to attend together.

From

£702.00 +VAT

  • Comprehensive Mexico payroll knowledge
  • Improved compliance and risk management
  • Gain clarity on key deadlines, critical reports, and what information to provide to payroll partners for smooth operations.
  • Comprehensive, Expert‑Led Training Format

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