Unlock the secret relationship between Mexico's RFC tax number and invoice! A must-read for cross-border e-commerce

1. Relationship between RFC tax number and invoice

• RFC Tax Number Necessity ：Meikeduo platform requires sellers to upload RFC tax number when doing business in Mexico. RFC tax number is a unique identification number assigned by the Mexican tax department to taxpayers, which is used for tax declaration and invoice issuance. For cross-border sellers, having RFC tax number is an important step in compliance operation.
• The role of RFC tax number ：Sellers with RFC tax numbers can issue invoices that comply with Mexican tax laws, which can be used for reimbursement and tax deductions. Sellers without RFC tax numbers cannot issue reimbursable invoices, which may affect buyers' purchasing decisions and sellers' business competitiveness.

2. Invoice Type

• Official invoice ：This is an invoice issued by a seller with an RFC tax number and complies with Mexican tax laws. It can be used for reimbursement and tax deduction and is an important document for financial settlement between buyers and sellers.
• proforma invoice ：For sellers without RFC tax numbers or buyers who insist on invoicing, sellers can issue pro forma invoices. Pro forma invoices are informal invoices that cannot be used for reimbursement or tax purposes and are only used to record transactions. It usually contains basic information of both parties to the transaction, product description, price, quantity and other elements.

3. How to issue invoices

• For sellers who ship their own goods ：If the seller has uploaded the RFC tax number and the buyer requires an invoice, the seller can download the official invoice in the Meikeduo backend and send it to the buyer. The download path is generally to find the corresponding order on the order page and click the "Print Invoice" option. The system will automatically download a PDF invoice file.
• For full warehouse sellers ：If the seller does not upload the RFC tax number, the formal invoice cannot be downloaded. At this time, the seller can make a pro forma invoice based on the transaction information, and save it in PDF format according to the invoice format requirements of the Meikeduo platform and send it to the buyer.

IV. Precautions

• Registration of RFC tax number : Since the application process for an RFC tax number may be complicated and time-consuming (usually takes 3-6 months), sellers are advised to start the registration process as early as possible to ensure that they can obtain an RFC tax number in a timely manner when needed.
• Compliance management ：Sellers should comply with Mexican tax laws and relevant policy requirements of the Meikeduo platform to ensure compliance and avoid possible tax and legal risks.
• Buyer demand ：Sellers should pay attention to buyers' invoice needs during the sales process and provide corresponding invoice services based on actual conditions to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Leiye Network is familiar with the operating procedures and requirements of the Mexican tax department and can quickly and efficiently complete the registration and subsequent maintenance of the RFC tax number. This helps you conduct business activities faster and reduce delays and losses caused by tax issues.