Fully Managed Payroll in Mexico.
No admin. No guesswork. Just accurate payments and expert support just a phone call away.
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Every payslip filed. Every question answered
Mexico’s payroll is detailed and highly regulated, requiring careful management. With a progressive personal income tax system and mandatory social security contributions for pension, disability, and unemployment insurance, compliance demands local expertise. Employers are also responsible for monthly electronic filings with the Tax Administration, which requires a digital certificate, adding an administrative layer.
Furthermore, local labor laws dictate specific rules for overtime and severance pay, and these can be influenced by collective bargaining agreements. Our expert-led services and purpose-built payroll platform ensure your payroll in Mexico is always accurate, compliant, and on time. And whenever questions arise, your dedicated support team is just a phone call away. So you can focus on growing your business, not Mexico’s demanding payroll system.
TopSource runs it as part of our global payroll services.
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“Their expertise and understanding of the unique hiring, payment, and human resource practices in each country has been nothing short of outstanding. Our Client Success Manager, has done just that … ensured our success. Her availability and willingness to engage on a personal level has made all the difference.”
“Excellent service, especially from our account manager who has gone above and beyond to help us use the platform effectively. Our manager, significantly simplifies my workload. It is like having your own TopSource HR representative on your team.”
“TopSource has been our go-to resource for international hiring. They are responsive, thorough, respectful and knowledgeable. The Client Success team has provided us with the utmost customer service, and the more we use TopSource, the more, it gives us access to more resources and knowledge.”
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Accelerating your growth in Mexico and beyond
TopSource goes far beyond payroll, acting as your end-to-end partner in global workforce management. From Employer of Record (EOR) services and seamless entity setup to localized accountancy and fractional HR support, we cover every aspect of international employment.
Meet our experts for Mexico
Whether you’re entering the market or scaling operations, our specialists provide the insight and guidance you need to succeed in one of the world’s most dynamic and regulated employment landscapes. With TopSource, you’re backed by real experts, every step of the way.
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Grow confidently and profitably with access to the latest TopSource insights & data on hiring markets, salary benchmarking & benefits.
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Whether you’re managing a global acquisition or entering a new market, you get clear guidance to navigate complex decisions, avoid delays, and accelerate your global expansion.
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Mexico payroll: frequently asked questions
We manage IMSS contribution remittance and bimestral movement reporting, mandatory CFDI electronic payroll receipts stamped and validated through the SAT, and aguinaldo (13th month) payments due by December 20. We also calculate PTU (mandatory profit sharing) where applicable, based on the company’s taxable profit.
Biweekly (quincenal) payroll is common for hourly and unionized staff in Mexico, while salaried professional roles are often paid monthly or biweekly depending on company policy. Every pay run must generate a CFDI, an electronically stamped digital payslip validated by Mexico’s tax authority, which is a legal requirement, not just good practice.
Yes, our Global Payroll service processes payroll for employees of your existing Mexican entity, registered with an RFC and enrolled with IMSS. If you haven’t incorporated in Mexico yet, our Employer of Record service is the compliant option, particularly given the restrictions Mexico’s 2021 outsourcing reform placed on personnel supply arrangements.
Salaries are paid in Mexican Pesos through domestic bank transfers, and we manage CFDI issuance and IMSS remittance through your entity’s local banking setup, while your global treasury and reporting stay in your preferred consolidation currency.
Yes. Mexico’s CFDI, IMSS, and aguinaldo obligations are standardized into the same consolidated reporting format as your other countries, giving you one place to see Mexico labor cost and compliance status alongside your broader Latin American or global footprint.