Working in Mexico

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

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

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

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

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

Mexico’s CURP is a unique identifying registration number assigned to every Mexican national and every foreign resident. This FAQ also covers the new Bio CURP

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

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

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

Learn how to navigate Mexico's social etiquette, discover local customs and graces, and avoid unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders

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?

How people approach a potential move to Mexico usually depends on a combination of their personality, their situation, and their lifestyle priorities