Immigration Law

They need an immigration status that authorizes paid activities. Entering as a visitor is not enough: working without the corresponding authorization exposes both the foreign national and the hiring company. The process usually begins before arrival and has one part handled by the company and another by the individual.

Yes. It must be registered as an employer with the immigration authority, keep that registration current and report relevant changes such as terminations or address changes. This obligation is frequently overlooked and typically surfaces only once an inspection is under way.

Temporary residency is granted for a set period and is renewable; permanent residency has no expiry. Which one applies depends on the connection to Mexico, the intended length of stay and personal or employment circumstances. Choosing incorrectly means starting the process over.

It depends on tax residency, which is not the same as immigration status. A person may hold temporary residency and still be a Mexican tax resident, with all the obligations that entails. Both aspects should be reviewed together, along with any double taxation treaty with their home country.