How to create an invoice in Mexico
A practical checklist for Mexico: required fields, IVA wording, MXN amounts, numbering and payment terms.
Businesses in Mexico issue invoices that follow a recognisable format. This guide lists what a document should include, the tax terminology customers expect, and the conventions that help an invoice get approved and paid quickly.
What a Mexico invoice usually includes
- Seller RFC and legal name
- Customer RFC or tax ID
- CFDI usage code (Uso de CFDI)
- Description and unit price
- IVA breakdown and total in MXN
Field by field
This generator preconfigures Mexico conventions: the MXN currency, the IVA label, DD/MM/YYYY dates and Letter paper size. You enter your details and line items; it calculates subtotal, discounts, tax and the grand total, then renders a print-ready PDF entirely in your browser.
- Postal code: Código postal
- Tax rates: IVA — RFC
- Currency: MXN ($)
- Invoice date: DD/MM/YYYY
- Paper size: Letter
Invoice numbering
Default numbering pattern: FAC-2026-0042. Formal invoices are issued as CFDI documents with a digital seal from a certified provider.
Tax terminology: IVA
Invoices are labelled with the terminology Mexico businesses expect. Presets are provided as a starting point and are not tax advice.
- Standard rate: 16%
- Border rate: 8%
- Zero rate: 0%
Mexican invoices (CFDI) show IVA separately from the subtotal.
Payment practice
Common payment terms used in Mexico: Contado, 15 días, 30 días, 60 días. Always state a due date, and ask customers to quote the invoice number as the payment reference.
Invoicing notes for Mexico
CFDI is the legal invoice
A plain PDF is not tax-deductible in Mexico — clients need a CFDI with the digital complement.
RFC on both sides
Your RFC and the customer's tax ID identify the transaction for SAT purposes.
IVA shown separately
Subtotal, IVA and total are printed as three separate lines rather than a tax-inclusive price.
Frequently asked questions
Is this invoice generator free for businesses in Mexico?
Yes — free, unlimited and without an account. MXN formatting, IVA labels and DD/MM/YYYY dates are preconfigured for Mexico.
Does the PDF use the right paper size?
Yes, Letter is preselected for Mexico, and you can switch between A4 and Letter at any time.
Are the tax presets accurate?
Presets are informational starting points. Tax obligations depend on your situation — verify current rates with a qualified professional before issuing a tax invoice.
Can I save and reuse an invoice?
Yes. Save a draft in this browser, duplicate it next month, or export and re-import the invoice as JSON.
Is my customer's data uploaded?
No. Everything is calculated and rendered in your browser; nothing is sent to a server to build the PDF.
Designed for common invoicing practices in Mexico. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.