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Country-by-Country Reporting Obligations

January 1, 2025
Country-by-Country Reporting Obligations

Country-by-Country Reporting Obligations

MNEs with consolidated revenues of at least MXN$12 billion must file a Country-by-Country (CbC) report within 12 months of fiscal year end. Mexico has adopted the OECD CbC framework, with enforcement led by SAT.

Source:

OECD CbC Reporting: Mexico Profile

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