Find work in Mexico
United Mexican States — 130 million people, Mexican Peso (MXN), Spanish. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Mexico City
Population
130 million
GDP / capita
$13,160
Currency
MXN
Mexican Peso
Time zone
UTC-6 (CT)
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Working in Mexico: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
48h max
48 hours (reform pending to reduce to 40 hours)
Annual leave
7 public holidays
12 days after 1 year (increased from 6 in 2023 reform), rising with tenure
Maternity leave
12 weeks (6 before, 6 after birth), fully paid through social security
Paternity leave
5 working days, fully paid
Notice period
No statutory notice period; employment terminated with immediate severance
Severance
3 months salary + 20 days per year of service (unjustified dismissal). 12 days per year for voluntary separation after 15+ years.
Overtime rules
First 9 overtime hours per week at 2x. Beyond 9 hours at 3x. Sunday premium: 25%.
Probation period
Up to 30 days (180 days for management/technical roles). Workers retain full rights during probation.
Tax landscape in Mexico
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: Calendar year (Jan-Dec).
- Income tax
- 1.92% to 35%
- Corporate tax
- 30%
- Social contributions
- Employer: ~25-30% of salary (IMSS, INFONAVIT, SAR). Employee: ~3-4%.
- VAT / GST
- 16% (IVA); 0% on food, medicine, and border regions
Treaty network
Over 60 tax treaties, including with all major trading partners
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Mexico
SPEI (Sistema de Pagos Electronicos Interbancarios) provides real-time interbank transfers and is the standard payroll method. Wise offers competitive MXN exchange rates.
Bank transfer (SPEI)
Wise
Mobile money
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
MXN
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Mexico
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Mexico.
Worker classification
Mexican law strongly presumes an employment relationship. The subordination test is the key factor. Misclassification can trigger back-pay, social security contributions, and profit-sharing (PTU) obligations.
Data protection
Ley Federal de Proteccion de Datos Personales en Posesion de los Particulares (2010). Requires privacy notices (avisos de privacidad) and consent for data processing.
Right to work
Work visa (visa de trabajo) required for foreigners. Employers must verify immigration status. Maximum 10% foreign workforce in most categories.
Non-compete enforceability
Generally not enforceable under Mexican law. The constitutional right to work (Article 5) takes precedence. Non-solicitation clauses may have limited enforceability.
Collective bargaining
2019 labour reform strengthened union democracy (secret ballots, personal votes). Unions must prove representivity. Required under USMCA trade commitments.
Working culture in Mexico
Business culture
Relationship-oriented, with personal connections (personalismo) influencing business decisions. Formal titles used in initial meetings. Lunch is often the main business meal.
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
Mexico's 2019 labour reform was one of the most significant in decades, required under the USMCA trade agreement. It replaced company-controlled unions with independent ones, introduced secret ballot votes for collective agreements, and created specialised labour courts to replace the old tripartite boards.
At a glance
- Official name
- United Mexican States
- Languages
- Spanish
- Time zones
- UTC-6 (CT), UTC-7 (MT), UTC-8 (PT)
- Data region
- Americas
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