Here’s a scenario many foreign companies in Mexico know all too well.
You’ve invested in the country. You export. You comply with the law. You’ve created jobs and built strong operations aligned with global standards.
And yet, every month, a silent financial wound deepens: the VAT you pay is not coming back.
Instead of fueling your business, this capital remains stuck in a system that feels indifferent to your urgency, your contribution, and your compliance.
💸 You don’t mind paying VAT. What hurts is not getting it back.
Exporting from Mexico is subject to 0% VAT—on paper. But in reality, you pay VAT on:
- Machinery
- Logistics and transport
- Rental agreements
- Domestic services and supplies
That VAT is supposed to be refundable. Yet the recovery process with the SAT (Mexico’s tax authority) is often slow, unpredictable, and overly technical.
What results is not just a bureaucratic delay. It’s a working capital crisis.
⏳ The money isn’t lost, but it’s not where you need it.
It sits as a “tax credit,” locked away in ledgers instead of being reinvested into:
- Inventory
- Equipment upgrades
- Plant expansions
- Workforce training
Your finance team follows the rules, files the requests, chases the refunds—and still, nothing moves.
Why? Because recovering VAT in Mexico is not about ticking boxes. It’s about navigating a maze of technical detail.
❌ Why is VAT recovery so difficult for foreign exporters?
Because the Mexican tax system, while clear in law, is deeply complex in execution.
Common obstacles include:
- Incorrect or misaligned CFDIs (digital tax receipts)
- Non-compliant accounting systems that don’t match Mexican e-accounting standards
- Suppliers flagged by the SAT, affecting your eligibility
- Lack of a clear fiscal structure recognized by local authorities
- And most importantly: trying to manage all this without a local strategic ally
🤝 You don’t need just another vendor. You need a real ally in Mexico.
This is not a compliance task.
This is a strategic imperative.
Recovering your VAT is not about more software or a bigger finance team—it’s about having someone on your side who:
- Speaks the SAT’s language
- Understands how international businesses operate
- Knows how to build a bulletproof VAT recovery file
- Can position your company for certification and accelerated refunds in 10, 15, or 20 days
🛡️ HLB MAAT Advisory: The ally you need on the ground
This is where HLB MAAT Advisory comes in—not as another tax firm, but as a trusted strategic partner for foreign exporters operating in Mexico.
For over two decades, HLB MAAT has helped international companies:
✅ Analyze and recover millions in locked VAT
✅ Navigate SAT audits and requirements
✅ Adapt ERP systems to Mexico’s tax framework
✅ Prepare and manage VAT refund processes end-to-end
✅ Obtain VAT & IEPS certifications for faster refunds
✅ Maintain tax compliance without disrupting global reporting standards
They understand both the letter of the law and the daily reality of getting results with Mexican tax authorities.
📊 What would it mean to recover your VAT next month?
Do the math. How much VAT are you owed today?
Now imagine recovering it in 30 days—not 12 months.
With HLB MAAT as your ally, that’s not only possible—it’s expected.
This isn’t just about reclaiming money. It’s about restoring financial agility, strategic certainty, and your competitive edge in Mexico.
✅ Take the next step. Recover what’s rightfully yours.
👉 Click here to see how HLB MAAT Advisory can help you recover VAT in Mexico
Don’t let your capital sit idle. With the right ally, you can unlock it—and put it back to work for your business.
HLB MAAT Advisory
Your expert ally in VAT recovery, international taxation, and strategic compliance for global exporters in Mexico.