How to Apply for a Mexican RFC

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0:00 introduction
5:47 Instructions to get RFC

[@qroo]

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[@XhaX241]

I have US LLC and i am selling on amazon in Mexico without RFC ID. Can we get RFC on US company details? & How much Charge Tax After Get RFC ID on US LLC? Need Guidance please

[@angelicaromo5217]

Does anyone know if getting an RFC will lower the taxes taken by Mexico on Airbnb rental properties?

[@agasque]

Qroo Paul - we are so grateful for your many helpful videos! This video was particularly helpful as my husband and I applied for our spots in line and as I prepared for my RFC appointment yesterday in San Miguel de Allende. Apparently, the process changed JUST YESTERDAY and what took 40 minutes to process on Thursday took 4 hours to process yesterday (your words "consistently inconsistent" floated through my mind multiple times). I thought I would share what SAT asked of me yesterday in the order they asked for paperwork in case it may help others: 1) copy of my appointment (this also helped with the check in process since my Spanish is limited), 2) copy of my CURP, 3) the latest original CFE bill from our rental house AND luckily I also grabbed our latest original SAPASMA bill, because the CFE bill address was not in their system - but the SAPASMA bill was, 4) a form provided at the appointment that had to be filled in ink (bring a pen!) with a lot of info - like how many stories our house is and what color is it (thank you Google Translate and a very helpful facilitator there with her own clients), 5) my passport (which they just glanced at), and 6) my residency card. A flash drive was only needed if I had a business (maybe that was one of the new rules? If I did this again (God forbid), I would bring one anyway in case rules change again). The poor SAT people were working as fast as they possibly could and stayed until the last person of the day made it through (me!) - I finally finished at 7:30 pm.... with a 3:30pm appointment. The SAT people were kind, helpful, and patient - even after a very very long (and I am sure, frustrating) day.

[@kevinhaney5698]

I made an appointment in July and I watched my number in line move up. SAT emailed me my date and time and I confirmed..... I showed up (with a flash drive)and got my RFC number..! I then went to CFE office with papers in hand.... CFE woman behind the Glass window looked at me like I was from another planet wanting to connect my RFC number to my CFE bill !! After about 20 minuets of back and forth head shaking and another level of supervisor , I left and figured I tackle it another day. I'm not selling my house anytime soon but at least I have an RFC number now.. Paul is correct, the only thing consistent is INCONSISTENCY.. but I knew that from owning here since 2004. Thanks Paul

[@qroo]

At least you got your RFC. It sounds like that actually went smoothly...lol.

[@Rhaspun]

Sounds like how it is in trying to get building permits in San Francisco.

[@acarol13]

You need to take the constancia de situación Fiscal to the CFE office. 😉

[@kevinhaney5698]

@@acarol13 I actually did show up at the CFE office with all the paperwork that the SAT just gave me

[@acarol13]

@@kevinhaney5698 well, in my case I had to go the CFE office 4 times. I was tired of going there without be able to do anything. Good luck!

[@lorenericksen916]

Thanks to your time making this video, I went through this process with ease!

[@DestinationRetirement]

Thank you so much. I'll do this today. You're content is top notch and so very appreciated.

[@tunemistress8433]

Just another extremely informative video. Thanks Paul - Anne

[@melissaowens3480]

A million thank you’s for this video! You/channel have been by far the most informative channel. 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@cindyk3076]

Thank you for the updated information!

[@lillywhite7443]

Looks like a great place to check out next! We're already booked for the Sun Palace from Sep 28 - Oct 2 then on to the Iberostar Grand Paraiso Oct 2 - 9, 2022. We too love Mexico and had thought about buying property down there for our retirement but we weren't sure how that would work but your videos are very informative and most helpful. Adults Only is the ONLY way to go! lol

[@MikeEnos]

Thanks Paul. This video saved me a lot of time. Still in virtual line for Playa Del Carmen

[@--JAC]

Thanks Paul! This video was helpful. I'm entered into the vitual queue, awaiting an appointment date from SAT.

[@FlyingCameraGuy]

This bit my wife yesterday in Mazatlan. I got my RFC a month ago following your old directions and had no problem in Mazatlan but yesterday they told my wife she had to use the special cases option and make another appointment.

[@adriane23]

This video was very helpful. I just got my RFC and e.Firma in Guadalajara (well Zapopan) yesterday.

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

Hola mi amigo 👋👋🙏 Thanks for all you do Paul Wishing you 2 a fabulous weekend ☺️ Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in the Yucatan peninsula 🥂✌️

[@PlanFree]

Thank you for the handy gov websites in your desc! We really appreciate it!

[@KS-dx8ns]

Thanks so much for all of your informative videos. We set-up our virtual appointment on June 22nd, received an email on Nov 15th advising we both have appointments on Nov 23rd. We arrived 30 minutes prior to our appointments as instructed in the email. The Cabo San Lucas SAT office would only allow the person an appointment in the office. The hubby was called into the office five minutes after his appointment time and I was called in the office five minutes early from my appointment time. The SAT employee spoke pretty good English which was very helpful for both of us. She processed my husband then said she would process me since she already had all of his information. I asked her..."do you need this USB thumb drive?" She said "no, since you are not working or making any money in Mexico I do not need to use it." After watching this video I realize that she did not collect any biometric scans of our eyes nor did she take our finger prints. We both were given paperwork that shows our RFC # and the "Contancia de Situacion Fiscal". The one thing we have learned in the last 16 years of living in Mexico is "they are not consistent". Paul, have you heard about this or has it happened to anyone else?

[@joelmccabe5572]

Thank you so much for this video (and all of your videos!). I watched the video at the same time i accessed the website, got in the virtual line and received a notification of my appointment date that was within one week! It was perfect, I’m so glad I checked the “special cases” tab as I’ve heard others are told they need to apply as such. Hope to have my RFC next week. Thanks again!

[@cynthiabednarek6042]

Did you get it?

[@joelmccabe5572]

@@cynthiabednarek6042 I did, very happy! Thanks again for this video!

[@newwave20042000]

Which office did you apply?

[@ernestinasanchez5305]

GREAT! and very informative video...as usual.

[@qroo]

Thanks again!

[@troycopeland2170]

thank you, Paul & Linda. You are extremely helpful and informative...much apreciado.. (working on the Spanish)

[@dawnhumeny2226]

Super helpful thank you!

[@mrsith1402]

THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT: We got turned away from our appointment as we had not clicked the "Confirmar" tick box. Beware it is ticked already and is not a button, but you apparently have to click it anyway - bad web design practice but it is Mexico. Then we couldn't reapply for an appointment for 30 calendar says.

[@DW_Walker]

That happened to me too! :-(

[@mariebeswick-arthur1189]

Thank you so much. So helpful.

[@qroo]

You're very welcome!

[@helderdacosta5451]

you are the best! Thank you!

[@HugoHernandez-if5tn]

BIG Help thanks

[@isaacsenglish]

INDIVIDUAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (ITIN) is a number that foreigners must request in the U.S. in order to pay taxes.

[@basilyok]

Thanks again for the super helpful videos - I've been "Mexico-ing" since 1997, I'm fluent, and have spent time in many parts of the country, but I still find your videos very helpful, informative and concise. One thing you might want to mention is that when you do get an appointment, you are notified via email, and are required to confirm the appointment that you have been given within 24 hrs. Instructions in the email are pretty clear, but easy to miss for people who are not fluent (it happened to a friend). At least this is the case in Oaxaca, and I assume it's similar elsewhere too.

[@malleswarikota7533]

Hi sir I have RFC but don't have digital token SAT ID (e-firma) .unable to apply appointment with SAT office.Please help me

[@malleswarikota7533]

Hi sir. Good afternoon. I am trying to apply for e. Forma ...i applied Indian passport has identified. But SAT office rejecting the identity. Please help me

[@lizfelton1918]

That is a good thing to mention because I lost my appointment because I didn't bother to read that part. Did your friend get another appointment? When I tried the gov website says I can't schedule one for another 30 days. Oh, yeah, I'm frustrated.

[@basilyok]

@@lizfelton1918 yeah, unfortunately they make you wait 30 days. I guess it's to stop people spamming the system

[@FirstLast-xz8ge]

Registered today, 25 October 22 for appointment in Campeche. Have confirmed appointment for tomorrow 26 Oct. Your instructions were very explicit and easy to follow. I had to do it twice because I forgot to turn off my VPN and couldn't receive email with token. The 5 minute count down is a bit short. Can cause anxiety. Thanks again.

[@FirstLast-xz8ge]

Follow up with my experienced applying for RFC. This comment only refers to my experience with the SAT office in (San Francisco de ) Campeche. My appointment was for 9a. I arrive at 8:40A. There were two long lines at the entrance. I inquired with a person in line as to what to do for a 9a appointment. He directed me to check with the guard inside. The guard directed me to a line for appointment holders. At 0903 the guard told 9a appointments to enter. I stood in line for a document check. (*Note: in lieu of a CFE bill I used my cable providers online monthly billing that has my address. My CFE bill has a contradictory address. 0910 my documents were approved and I was handed a slip indicating the information I would need to supply to the intake clerk and a number for the electronic call board. 0935 I advanced to the intake clerk. The information I had to provided was very detailed...Even the color of the building I live in. I provided my passport, residente permanente card , curp, MX drivers license, and cable provider bill, There was confusion as to the the streets (Entrada) My street is in between. Much signing of forms. At the completion of this phase I was instructed to return to the waiting area to be called for physical authentication. A five minute wait ensued and I was summoned to be fingerprinted, photographed and eye scanned. Total time 1hr 25min

[@MEN101]

You can go to 10 different banks in Mexico to open a new bank account without an RFC. Half will open a new account for you and maybe the other half may give you some lectures about RFC but also open. In Mexico anything goes. They make up the rules as they go along.

[@rickmedina7156]

I had picked the 1st choice like on the previous video, and luckily they didn't turn me away at the Guadalajara 2 office on 8-31-22. When the rep finished processing the RFC info on the computer, she asked is there any thing else she could help me with. I then asked her if I could apply for the Constancia de Situacion and she said yes. She typed some more things on the computer which took only a few minutes and gave me a printout of my RFC and my Constancia de Situacion. I had to wait a little as they were verifying my ID and proof of address. I originally was about 7K in the virtual line and took about 2.5 months for for the appointment. I wonder if picking the 3rd option would have assigned a me to a smaller virtual line group with less wait time. I really appreciate your videos. Thank you Mr. Q Roo Paul for your help as it made this process pretty easy for me.

[@qroo]

Thanks for sharing that info, Rick.

[@cnicolegaines]

What is the costancia de situation?

[@rickmedina7156]

@@cnicolegaines check out Qroo Paul's video called (How to Get Your "Constancia de Situación Fiscal" Online). Qroo Paul gives a good explanation what costancia de situation is.

[@ladyloops3204]

Thank you, I had no idea about the flash drive , went to the office and wow , I already don’t even think they will know what to do with one , let’s see , made appointment for later this month

[@mjspyt7777]

Great video! I wasn't going to get a Mexican bank account until I actually needed one lol. I have my appointment for tomorrow and have all my documents ready, thanks!

[@SahandMethod]

Hi, what documents they asked for? and what proof of address did you use? THANKS IN ADVANCE

[@dustywendland3322]

Thanks, Paul. We love and appreciate your videos--so helpful and informative. A few unanswered questions: 1) Can I go to ANY office to get an RFC, since I see some offices have appointments available as soon as next week, and I could just fly there to get it done? 2) For the comprobante de domicilio requirement, what is the quickest and easiest way to acquire this? 3) Does the comprobante de domicilio address need to be in the same location as the SAT office visited? THANK YOU!!!!

[@ChristinRycroft-ql9cg]

Only one option was available from the drop down menu rather than 3. I chose personas. Only option. Great video. Thanks for your help!

[@qroo]

Thanks for the update. THey are constantly making changes to the system.

[@robertmcmahon1221]

Thanks again.

[@kimjensen8662]

Thank you so much for your very informative and helpful videos. We have watched every single one of them, some twice. Your video on how to obtain a RFC was so easy to follow and understand. But I was wondering how do you check your place in the line. We will be away from our home in San Miguel de Allende, for 4 weeks in October and would hate to miss our appointment. Thank you for all you do.

[@qroo]

Thanks for the positive feedback, Kim.

[@stinkenlinken]

Hey. Thank you very much for these videos. Used the RFC one to book our appointment and get in the queue. The only thing is that when Mexico confirms your appointment you have to log in to the site again and confirm your appointment. We did go online and thought we confirmed but apparently not since we went to the office but they said we had not confirmed even though it looked we had. Wondering if you might want to update the video to include the confirmation process as I am sure this is throwing other people off. Thanks again for the videos. Super helpful for us expats moving to Mexico.

[@catherinehutcheson2246]

UPDATE: Went back the next day to get some info, apparently you have to click on the checkmark it will pop up a PDF which you need to bring with you this confirms your appointment. Same thing happened to me yesterday, they said I wasn't confirmed even though I had a check mark saying confirmed. They told me to go back in the virtual line and start again. Virtual line says you can't apply for 30 days...very confusing.

[@lizfelton1918]

@@catherinehutcheson2246 have you gotten an appointment since then? I just had the same thing happen.

[@yolannayerex4142]

Good info! Don't stop the video until its finished - important info at the end. I have my appointment in a few days. Currently, as of mid-April 2024, the email with my assigned appointment was received about a month later confirming my appointment in about 5 days ****IMPORTANT NOTE: the email comes from the email address "filavirtual" and MUST be responded to within 24 hours or the appointment is automatically cancelled and you have only one more opportunity to request a new appointment. I hope to update after my appointment in a few days.

[@BelemaRonabere]

What part of Mexico are you applying in?

[@lauralavignehappinesscoach3567]

I am so impressed with you and so grateful. Gonna go see if I can find your Patreon account.

[@nancyfavila5265]

After waiting for more than a year I got my RFC. Tlaxcala area has many appointments available.

[@DiegoGarcia-ip7pr]

I was originally in the Personal virtual line at the Cabo San Lucas SAT office. In July I dropped in to the SAT office, without an appointment, and was told I was in the wrong line ( because I was a foreigner). They put me in the Casos Especialos virtual line but said “don’t worry, it’s shorter and moves faster”. That may be true but based on progress to date I might get an actual appointment in March/April 2023.

[@knerduno5942]

Mine took a little over three months, and boy was the office packed when I went there.

[@acarol13]

I have a permanent residence and they told me that I have to apply like a persona física. I went to the first appointment with the casos especiales and they sent me home ☹️

[@lindagosslin8046]

Yay! I’m #900 in line in Q Roo! I’ve moved up 800+.

[@knerduno5942]

As you get further up the line, it moves much faster. I would expect you to have an appointment by late this month, or early next month.

[@lindagosslin8046]

334 today, seems to be 29 a day decrease.

[@knerduno5942]

@@lindagosslin8046 expect your appointment in a couple of weeks

[@roundpaws]

Great Video. Thank you. I just submitted my request for an appointment. Question, if you change addresses, do you have to submit a change of address to the SAT office for your RFC?

[@spocksvulcanbrain]

OMG. Sounds like so many steps. And especially difficult if you're put in line, but only live there part of the time. Makes you wonder if all the sunshine and food is worth it. /s

[@garrylchri01]

Hi Paul Thanks for all the great info! I have my RFC and consencia but need to get one for my wife. We have a home in Guerrero but are in Arizona right now for my wife's health. Can I apply for a cita in Sonora which is only 160 miles away? Thank you for your help

[@misselly9644]

Thank you for the excellent videos. I discovered that I already have an RFC Number, but are unable to find the video explaining how to get it. Could you help me please

[@gloriabraunschweig8247]

Paul, I thought I didn't have an RFC, but when I tried to schedule to get one, it locked onto my CURB and said I did have one. I must have clicked 20 times on the robot saying I'm not a robot (this irony never escapes my humor) when I tried to get my RFC. I had a fake one on my fideicomiso (I hope I'm dead when someone else has to deal with that). But the attorney or accountant working on my fideicomiso in 2019 must have applied for it. I never got the token so now I'm paying a high-end accountant MX$150 to get the token. Thanks for your video. Now I'll try to get it onto my CFE bill before I need it.

[@DiegoGarcia-ip7pr]

Had my RFC appointment today, Dec 7/22 in Cabo San Lucas and got my RFC number. In and out of the SAT office in an hour. There was no fingerprinting, no photos, no eye scan, no USB flash drive was required even though I had one with me. Joined the virtual line in July so it took 5 months.

[@greggknoxville5738]

Hello again, does the thumb drive need to be new and sealed or can it be one we already use? Thanks.

[@rbvaughn]

Just got back from the SAT office in Playa Del Carmen. I had an appointment for the RFC and all paperwork specified. However, I was turned away because I did not bring a copy of an email from the SAT office which I never received. I actually let the clerk review all of my emails to find this mysterious email with the form, which appeared to only specify what to bring to the SAT office. As you say, inconsistencies are the only consistencies.

[@kalobrogers235]

Hey Paul, thanks for the video it was very helpful. I am a USA citizen and am looking to do business in Mexico however I do not have a residency of any kind. Is it possible in any way for me to obtain an RFC in order to ship goods into Mexico without the residency and without visiting a SAT office?

[@user-zyxx-rk5sg]

another big question might be good idea for your future video, is how to build up credit history in Mexico? how can open the first Mexico credit card ? does that depend on RFC?

[@DavePettittVoiceOver]

I got on the Special Cases Queue for Mexico City Central office on Sunday and they assigned me an appointment on Tuesday for the following week. My only question is though, at the end of the email it says "¡No necesitas acudir a nuestras oficinas - CitaSAT a tu alcance " You do not need to come to our offices! - CitaSAT at your fingertips - They just mean in general right???? I am actually supposed to physically go to the office to accomplish this appointment right?? Thanks so much for all your help Paul!

[@greggknoxville5738]

Does the thumb drive need to be new and sealed or can we bring one that we already use? Thanks.

[@allanelliott898]

Paul, what is the process for a foreigner to sell property in Mexico - if you have already made a video please direct me to it. I am looking for information from beginning to end. If I want to sell my house right now what do I have to do to complete the sale? What if permits were never issued for work that has been done on your home?

[@rjlaverty1]

Hi qroo, thank you for all the great information over the years. I have a question. I have mexican residency and own an empty block of land on the Baja. I want to get my RFC but I have no bills (electric or otherwise) to prove my address. Can I use the accommodation I stay at when I visit? Any other suggestions please. Keep up the informative posts.. Robbie

[@AmiraCelonOracle]

I have been told my Amazon to be an importer to MX I need an RFC and I can't find a way online to get one and as you said in the video it is no longer possible. I wonder how people living outside MX can get one?

[@kathyvanholton8978]

Paul, did both you and Linda have to have the RFC to get the capital gains exemption?

[@jameswakeland1868]

Got mine today.. A big pain and it took most of the day

[@drumsnbass]

Hi Paul! Just got my Perm Residency in Mexico City on a trip. Not sure I’ll be able to get tax# before I leave. Can I just hop over the boxer from the US to an office to do this?

[@mariarosales1363]

I have an appointment in Cabo and have been waiting since June. Can I go to a Mexican consulate office in the US and obtain my RFC quicker? I bought land and want to make sure I can pay any fees that are coming up.

[@melissalow9557]

I saw something about buying property requiring an RFC. We were wanting to buy as “tourists” to start while we work on residency. How do we do this?

[@genegagne4889]

My first time requesting an appointment was October 2022 it’s now August 2023 and that never happened so I think my new strategy is every week I’m going to go in there and get in the line because it obviously isn’t working if it’s a one and done situation

[@lauradzubin5715]

Thanks Paul, for all the good info. Does anyone know if they will reject me if I use an office in another state than the one I live in? I live in Baja California, but am on assignment in San Miguel de Allende until the end of March.

[@qroo]

It should not be an issue because it is a federal office.

[@mgwatl1]

I got my Res Perm Sept 5, 2022. It didn't work for me. Maybe I need to wait awhile????

[@vandaweldon3809]

Hi Paul, I just went through the steps. I wasn't given any choice for servicios. Something may have changed again!

[@ralphlinville6646]

If im a temp or perm res my social security isnt taxable, right? Thx

[@jlujan63]

Is there a way to check if I have already have an RFC other than the CFE, as mine is not in my name? And if I have bank a Mexican bank account and a curp, I am a permanent resident, with no plans to ever buy a car or property, and live on a fixed modest income. Will I still need an RFC? and what exactly are the penalties if I don't have one? If I'm required to get one by what date. Thank you

[@joshcarter733]

Once you have an RFC, do you need to update SAT of any address changes similar to how we notify INM?

[@coftrades216]

Hey just to add to this make sure you print out your actual CURP document

[@kcramona13]

Finally got my my appointment in Juarez for this coming Monday. Can you confirm if I can bring a copy of a bill with a Mexican address that is not in my name - just like I did to obtain my Permanent Residency? I don't have a Mexican address in my name yet. Thanks for the content! Always helpful!

[@qroo]

It will depend on the office; however, most offices are not requesting "proof" of address. They are just taking your word for it for this purpose.

[@allanelliott898]

You mention in this video if you have your RFC and it is showing on your electric bill and you have other necessary documents, you can get a capital gains exemption on the sale of your primary residnce in Mexico. In our case we have the names of 4 people on title for our residence - do all 4 people have to have and RFC to have the sale elegable for this capital gains exemption?

[@qroo]

That is an interesting situation. Only one RFC will show on the electric bill. In our case, mine was on the CFE bill and we had to show an apostilled marriage certificate to show that Linda was connected to me. She was also listed on the property. It will come down to what that particular notary will feel comfortable accepting. The best advise is to get a real estate attorney to represent you to push for the exemption. It is not automatic and a lot of notaries will seem to look for excuses not to grant it.

[@jaredm6931]

Great video and thanks for sharing the content! I have an appointment soon however the CFE Luz statement I have with my address is in my landlord's name. At this time I have no other documents will my name and address. Will this be an issue for me at the appointment? I am a temporary resident.

[@homayamaniShahdoost]

I went to my bank and got a bank statement with my name and address.

[@jaredm6931]

@@homayamaniShahdoost Perfect. Thank you!

[@adrianapineda2060]

Thanks everyone for sharing your experience my question is, can the RFC be applied by an employer in Mexico?

[@genegagne4889]

I just returned from Mexico processing my Temporary Residency, but left with my preview card only and a permiso de salida, I have to fly back in a few weeks to get the card. Having laid that out, I went on the RFC site to see about getting an appointment while back there, but the site indicated I had an invalid curp number, so I went on curp search and entered my name and info, the search site found my information, but I discovered the curps didn't match, the last digit was different from my temp card. Has anyone encountered this, and if so, what was the recourse to fix it. Thanks for any info anyone can provide.

[@TheSecretCocktail]

I have been trying info to learn if we have to file taxes with the RFC like we do in America. I know I need it to do certain business but is there any annual filing I need to do? Please help guide me to a website to learn more. Thank you so much from Cabo San Lucas

[@WiseOwl-1]

I've had an RFC for years but didn't have an e.firma. I made an appointment with SAT on a Monday, was assigned to a fila virtual and the next Friday received an email asking me to confirm my physical appointment for the following Monday. So, one week total. BTW, if going to SAT to obtain your e.firma, you can save a step at the SAT office by downloading the required files to a blank usb drive from a computer at home. SAT then uses those files to create a .cer (certificate) file that they add to the .req and .key files that you previously downloaded at home to your usb drive.

[@brettd3206]

it has to be blank? I guess I better buy another one.

[@lindagosslin8046]

What are the required files and where can I download them?

[@WiseOwl-1]

@@lindagosslin8046 From the SAT website. You Tube won’t allow web addresses in comments, but I’ll try. Where I type dot, replace with a period. When I type slash, replace with a /.

[@WiseOwl-1]

then

[@WiseOwl-1]

then make sure that you have a blank thumb drive inserted and press the yellow button on the bottom of the page that is labled “Iniciar Descarga”. Take the usb drive with you and tell them that the files are already on the thumb drive.

[@japoncae7211]

which back does not require rfc in Mexico to open an account ?

[@dougmaus4468]

I applied for my RFC in May. At the time there were more than 600 other applicants in the virtual queue. Now I am #197! SAT made great progress last week and I advanced 34 positions, so at that rate I should have an appointment in six weeks or so.

[@Suz52]

And how did you discover what your place was in the virtual line??

[@pozman9]

@@Suz52 I would like to know this as well. Been waiting since may

[@Suz52]

Can you please share how you find out where you are in the queue????? Por favor y mil gracias

[@dougmaus4468]

@@Suz52 sorry, it keeps deleting my reply 😡

[@Suz52]

@@dougmaus4468 Dang! Hoping K’Roo Paul will see this thread & help us all out!

[@tommora1142]

What documents do I need to go to guaymas mx. I'm flying into San Diego crossing the border then flying to Hermosillo then driving to guaymas

[@christinetaylor8114]

I'm in my fourth month waiting, now I'm at 200 out of 700

[@JasonPomeroy-no6pv]

All I want to do is send some inventory to Mexico for Amazon FBA. Amazon won’t let me since I do not have this RFC number and I’m in Canada. Any direction or help would be appreciated!

[@10X_Brain_Time]

For RFC Appointment can i take AirBNB Host Utility Bills as Address Proof or i should have my name on the Utility Bills for RFC Appointment ..?

[@chrissieoppedisano3659]

Hi Paul, we went for Roup's RFC the other day and I brought the gas bill in my name with our address. Not good enough. They wanted water or electric. I told her those bills were not in our names yet and she said it did not matter. Didn't have it with me, but that makes no sense to me. What good does having an electric bill in someone else's name serve? Have you heard of this? That was in the PDC office. My appt is for the 23rd, so we'll see what happens with me. wondering if anyone else got this story from them.

[@callmeBe]

Hello. I am in the state of Durango. And here you do not make an appointment online. You do either a walk in on a special day once a week (I think it was Friday) or try your luck appearing early in the morning on any day of the week and setting up an appointment for later. Anyway, I do everything paperwork oriented through a Mexican lawyer I really like: he is nice, effective, knowledgeable, and his pricing is exceptionally reasonable. So he has already made the appointment, will be there present with me, does as much of the paperwork as he can beforehand, provides a translator, and tells me that I will have my RFC in hand at the end of that appointment. His cost: around $100.00 total. But for most things paperwork oriented I use him, and he cuts out a lot of the running around I would otherwise end up doing. I will say, I tried entering the SAT office alone about 3 months after you did this video, and in Durango they told me I did not quality for an RFC, and I did not need one anyway. Time to get my lawyer! Well he made short work of that and has already submitted quite a bit of the paperwork, and I have an appointment. Anyway, I am happy.

[@newwave20042000]

Hi, thank you for posting. Which office in Durango did you apply? Do you mind sharing this lawyer's contact info? Thanks

[@jojones6740]

I live in Akumal but registered for Cozumel, got appointment for next Tuesday but need to cancel due to projected impending hurricane and don't want toget stuck there. Can't find option to cancel confirmed appointment so hoping I can just reschedule.

[@qroo]

Hi Jo. Watch this video and it will show you how to go into the appointment portal. You can cancel your appointment there: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ27iYKfi7Olfq8

[@lindagosslin8046]

Doing the math, it looks like I’ll be contacted for an appointment when I’m in the U.S. for a week. Does Playa del Carmen offer a choice of dates?

[@bookbust]

What would you do if the light bill isn't in your name? But the address is correct. I have a pending home purchase on this address

[@anneli1735]

Cuernavaca, Morelos: today they refused me because I have to apply as a „caso especial“ as a 65 yo permanent resident - what I actually did (warned already by your vids) but system told me to apply as a „persona fisica“ 🙄 I would have to go online again back in line BUT now I have to wait 30 days even to be able to do so system is telling me while denying entry again 😳 that’s a really f…. up system 🤨 How do I get help with this?

[@domdimensions9219]

You say that you need your residency to get an RFC, but now apparently you need an RFC to buy property in mexico. So is it still possible to obtain an RFC in order to buy property, without going through the process of applying for residency? I'm asking because I want to buy property down there, but I do not necissarily need to become a resident because I don't plan to live there full time. So can I get an RFC to buy property on a FMM, or so I definatly need to apply for temporary residency to do it? I have read on an online article that you can in fact get an RFC with an FMM if you have all the other required paperwork, but I dont know about the legitimacy of this. And now I'm confused. It would be great if you could make a little video about this. Thanks.

[@Binatech]

You can buy without an RFC as a non resident

[@patriciamcdonough5462]

I received my cita email but when I go to the website to confirm the appointment (which I have 24 hours to do) the website says that there is no appointment for my CURP!! help! any advice would be greatly appreciated

[@ladyloops3204]

For Los Angeles , appointments ONLY available online at 9:00 am 😂😂 , any time after , it will direct you to Northern California or San Diego

[@johnbreitenbucher1959]

So I fiiled out the form 4 or 5 months ago and went from 7000 ahead of me to less than 3000 and then I disapeared from the site. No such appointment exists is more or less what it said. Is it me or them? Should I get a lawyer?

[@1945timmy]

After a few months waiting in the fila virtual, we finally went to SAT office in Merida, waited 4 hours and were told that we HAD to have a work permit to get an RFC. We are Residente Permanente for the past 4 years and property owners. We have heard that others have been rejected for not having a work permit. Has anyone here had this experience?. Should we contact an attorney? Thank you Paul for your insightful videos, Life is great here, just a little confusing at times. THANKS ALL!!!

[@craiglevy8144]

The work permit is no longer required. I am in Merida, Yucatan. It used to be required when you commented but that is no longer the case (12\1). Yucatan state is known to be exasperatingly officious and exacting in its requirements for all dealings with the government. It is why some residents go to neighboring states Campeche or Quintana Roo when dealing with govt entities.

[@HuatulcoGuy]

I am in the virtual line for the SAT office in Puerto Escondido. The line is moving super slow. I think maybe I will have an appointment by Christmas... of 2023. 🤣

[@knerduno5942]

It moves faster as your number gets lower

[@jennyhammond9261]

I was in the virtual line for a while. They finally emailed me at the beginning of August saying I had an appointment the first week that school starts (I'm a teacher and am currently in the States while my house is being built in Mexico). So, I had to cancel. My temp residency currently has an address for CDMX (since when I applied my house still didn't have an address). Do you think I will need to choose CDMX until I change my address on my temp res card? My house is in Hidalgo (the state, not city). The last thing I need is to request a couple days off work to take care of this and not even get it taken care of....which is likely in any case knowing Mexico. lol

[@qroo]

Hi Jenny. You should be able to apply for the RFC at any SAT office in the country. Unless you need the RFC right now for something, there is no need to rush or make a special trip to get one. You could do it down the road at some point. Have a great school year. :)

[@jennyhammond9261]

@@qroo Gracias.

[@paintingwithpapa5069]

I missed my appointment the email went to spam, how long do you have to wait to reapply

[@Mosaiksante]

Hi, i have a residence tempary 4 years, et I would like to have a work permit. Do you know how do it?

[@maissanasser9840]

I am just need it for amazon fulfillment shipping from usa? what I need?

[@noseyrosie2023]

Hello I have question, do I need a RFC if I want to give away property to a family member? I don’t plan on living or doing business in Mecy. Thanks

[@shawnbabbitt8470]

BIG FAN HERE PAUL! We gained much information from your videos before moving to Queretaro from Florida last year. I'm puzzled how I received an RFC from CITIBANAMEX when I bought a C.D. there last month. Do you suppose it was automatically done so that I could pay Mexican taxes on the CD interest? I know I will pay U.S. taxes on my 1040 from foreign interest, but it seems odd that the bank gave me one. I am a permanent resident, does that make a difference? interesting isn't it??

[@qroo]

In the past, we have seen financial institutions apply for RFCs on a person's behalf. This was easy to do via the online portal. The banks have to remain diligent against bank fraud and money laundering, so RFCs are important in doing that.

[@shawnbabbitt8470]

@@qroo I just returned from BBVA asking them the question. They said it was a generic RFC as you had mentioned was being deon. I suppose I should just get in the Cue at SAT but I'm also checking with my accountant in the US. more later...thanks Paul