Umzug nach Mexico: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Mexico steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 6 Aufenthaltsprogramme, Anforderungen an die Steueransässigkeit und Klima. Grundlagen verstehen und Aufenthaltswege vergleichen.
Taxes
In Mexico the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 17% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Mexico from arrival once you take up residence (Home (casa habitación) in Mexico; if homes in 2 countries, centre of vital interests (>50% income or main professional base)). The typical route is Temporary residency (economic solvency) → permanent: Income ~US$4,400/mo (6 months) or savings ~US$74k (12 months); direct PR with ~US$7,430/mo or ~US$300k; apply at consulate There are 6 open residence programmes in Mexico — see the list below.
Living there
Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate with winter highs around 21.5 °C and summer highs around 26.5 °C.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 35% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 17% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 30% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Home (casa habitación) in Mexico; if homes in 2 countries, centre of vital interests (>50% income or main professional base) |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Temporary residency (economic solvency) → permanent — Income ~US$4,400/mo (6 months) or savings ~US$74k (12 months); direct PR with ~US$7,430/mo or ~US$300k; apply at consulate |
| Klimatyp | subtropical highland · 21.5° / 26.5° (Mexico City) |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Mexico
Aktive Programme
- Temporary Residence – Economic Solvency — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 41'200 · 2026-10
Thresholds now UMA-based (since 2025); consulates convert at own rates.
- Permanent Residence – Economic Solvency (retirees/pensioners) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 69'000 · 2026-10
- Remote work via Temporary Residence (no dedicated digital-nomad visa) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 41'200 · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence – Investor (Mexican company or real estate) — Investition CHF 202'000 · 2026-10
Real-estate threshold applied inconsistently by consulates in 2026.
- Temporary Residence with job offer (work permit) — employment · 2026-10
- Family unity residence (spouse/child of Mexican citizen or resident) — family · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Mexico to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Home (casa habitación) in Mexico; if homes in 2 countries, centre of vital interests (>50% income or main professional base) No day count; temporary residents with Mexican home taxed worldwide
How much tax will I pay in Mexico?
In Mexico the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 17% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Mexico offer?
Temporary Residence – Economic Solvency; Permanent Residence – Economic Solvency (retirees/pensioners); Remote work via Temporary Residence (no dedicated digital-nomad visa); Temporary Residence – Investor (Mexican company or real estate) (CHF 202'000); Temporary Residence with job offer (work permit)
What is the usual way to move to Mexico?
Temporary residency (economic solvency) → permanent. Income ~US$4,400/mo (6 months) or savings ~US$74k (12 months); direct PR with ~US$7,430/mo or ~US$300k; apply at consulate
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