Company name reservation
We reserve your company name through the Secretaría de Economía to ensure availability and legal protection.
Mexico entity formation
Mexican entity formation, end-to-end.
21 days from signed paperwork to a protocolized entity. You sign once digitally with biometric verification. The Mexican public notary protocolizes. SAT issues your RFC and the company’s e.firma. No travel to Mexico.
4,600+
Companies formed
12+
Countries of origin
21 days
From signed paperwork to entity
100%
Remote — no travel to Mexico
Operating boundary
Tally prepares the file. The Mexican public notary protocolizes. SAT issues the RFC and the company’s e.firma.
Mexican law requires a minimum of two shareholders for a mercantile company. If you’re solo, we structure with a symbolic second shareholder (typically 1%). You sign digitally with biometric verification — no e.firma needed at signing. The company’s e.firma comes later, from SAT, in your company’s name.
Everything you need from zero to a fully operational Mexican entity.
Eight deliverables, one fixed scope. Each step has an owner and a timeline.
Legal structure & shareholders
Definition of entity type, equity split, shareholder rights, and corporate governance. We advise on the optimal structure for your business model.
Acta Constitutiva
Drafting of your founding documents. Includes power of attorney, statutory examiner appointment, and all legally required clauses. The Mexican public notary protocolizes.
Beneficial Ownership Declaration
Compliance with Mexico’s anti-money laundering regulations. We prepare the Beneficiary Controller Declaration and Mandato contract.
Digital signing with biometric verification
You sign all documents remotely with biometric verification and government ID. No travel to Mexico. No e.firma needed at signing — that comes later, from SAT, in the company’s name.
RFC registration (tax ID)
We accompany your company through SAT for RFC issuance — required for invoicing, banking, importing, and all tax obligations.
Company’s e.firma
SAT issues the company’s e.firma — the corporate digital signature. Required for digital tax filings, Padrón de Importadores registration, and bank account opening.
Registro Público de Comercio
Inscription of your company in the Public Registry, giving it full legal personality and the ability to operate, contract, and litigate.
S de RL de CV, SA de CV, or SAPI de CV.
We recommend the structure based on your ownership, revenue, and operational needs.
| Feature | S de RL de CV | SA de CV | SAPI de CV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Most Amazon and MELI sellers | Traditional businesses | Investor-backed ventures |
| Formation time | 21 days signed→protocolized | 21 days signed→protocolized | 4–5 weeks signed→protocolized |
| Annual revenue cap | None | None | None |
| Foreign shareholders | Full support | Full support | Full support |
| Min. shareholders | 2 (Mexican law) | 2 (Mexican law) | 2 (Mexican law) |
| Statutory examiner | Optional | Required | Required |
| Share transfer flexibility | Moderate | High | Very high |
| Amazon / MELI compatibility | Yes — recommended | Yes | Yes |
| Tally recommendation | Most clients | Case-by-case | Investment vehicles |
“Just created a subsidiary thanks to Tally. Vamos Latituders!”
Brian Requarth
Co-Founder, Latitud
From decision to operational entity.
Six steps. Each one has an owner and a timeline. You sign once digitally; the rest is coordination.
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Discovery and structure advisoryWeek 1
We collect shareholder IDs, define the entity type (S de RL de CV, SA de CV, or SAPI), draft the bylaws, and reserve the company name. Output: a signed scope document.
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Entity file prepWeeks 1–2
We draft the bylaws, shareholder agreement, and KYC pack for the notary. Mexican law requires a minimum of two shareholders — if you’re solo, we structure with a symbolic second shareholder (typically 1%).
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Digital signingWeek 2
You sign the incorporation file digitally with biometric verification and government ID. No travel to Mexico. No e.firma needed at this stage.
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Notary protocolizesWeeks 3–5
A Mexican public notary protocolizes the company. We coordinate, follow up, and deliver the original notarized act to your address. The notary is the issuing authority — we run the process.
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RFC and company’s e.firmaWeeks 5–7
We accompany the company through SAT for RFC registration and issuance of the company’s e.firma. SAT issues both — we prepare the file, schedule the appointment, and walk you through it.
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Banking and marketplace onboardingWeeks 7–12
We prepare the KYC file for a Mexican corporate bank account in the bank of your choice. In parallel, we onboard you on Amazon Mexico, Mercado Libre, and Padrón de Importadores.
Total timeline: 8 to 12 weeks from kickoff to operational entity. SAT appointment availability varies by Mexican state and is outside Tally’s control.
Common entity questions.
21 days from signed paperwork to a protocolized entity. SAT then takes another 2–3 weeks to issue the RFC and the company’s e.firma. Total: 8 to 12 weeks from kickoff to operational entity ready to bank, import, and sell.
Most Amazon sellers choose an S de RL de CV for its flexibility with foreign shareholders and no revenue cap. For investor-backed ventures, a SAPI de CV offers more sophisticated governance. We advise based on your ownership, revenue projections, and operational needs.
No. The entire process can be completed remotely. You sign digitally with biometric verification and government ID. The Mexican public notary protocolizes without you present. The original notarized act is shipped to your address.
No. Mexican law requires a minimum of two shareholders for a mercantile company. If you are solo, we structure with a symbolic second shareholder (typically 1%).
Yes. Unlike merchant-of-record services, you are the registered shareholder and legal owner. The entity, its RFC, bank accounts, and all permits belong to you. If you change service providers, everything stays with you.
The RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) is Mexico’s tax ID — required for invoicing, banking, importing, and filing taxes. The company’s e.firma is the corporate digital signature issued by SAT in the company’s name. SAT issues both — Tally prepares the file and accompanies the company through the process.
Entity formation is included in every plan.
Starting at $588/mo — entity, RFC, the company’s e.firma, banking assistance, and monthly accounting. Setup quoted on discovery call.
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