Working in Mexico

Guide to Living & Lifestyles in Mexico — Continually Updated

Our detailed guides to living, working, and retirement in Mexico are continually revised & updated to help you discover and cultivate a fruitful lifestyle here

Snapshot of Mexico’s Key Data in Facts & Figures (2024)

This article shares a snapshot of Mexico's geographic, demographic, and key economic data, updated annually using latest official data

Discover Places for Living, Working or Retirement in Mexico

This series introduces you to locations in Mexico that foreign residents consider for living, working or retirement, organized by their current notoriety

Principal Routes to Obtaining Legal Residency in Mexico

This article describes principal routes foreigners take to apply for legal residency in Mexico, with references to additional information and helpful resources

Influencing Factors as You Choose a Place to Live in Mexico

Key factors and choices to contemplate as you shortlist potential places to live in Mexico and consider how they may suit your lifestyle needs

La Quincena: The Cash Behind the Friday Rush

Workers' wages are paid every fifteen days in Mexico, and pay days are known as "Quincenas" which make for busy weekends, especially in the capital

Prospects for Working Independently in Mexico

Working independently in Mexico offers opportunities, and presents certain challenges to those seeking to move here and set-up a working lifestyle abroad

FAQs: What is Mexico’s RFC, and What is it Used For?

The RFC is a registration number issued by Mexico’s tax collection agency, SAT. This FAQ describes what it is, how it’s used, and how to apply for it

Motivations and Fundamental Choices for Moving to Mexico

What's motivating your move to Mexico, and what are the fundamental choices you'll need to make as you begin to paint (or repaint) your lifestyle canvass here?