Mexico EOR from Rise: Hire Full-Time Employees
in Mexico with No Local Entity Required
With Rise's Employer of Record (EOR), you can hire employees in Mexico quickly and compliantly while we manage all legal, tax, and payroll requirements.
What Is Rise's Mexico EOR?
Rise becomes the legal employer for your Mexico-based team members, handling payroll, compliance, benefits, and statutory obligations while you direct their day-to-day work.
Why Companies Choose Rise for Mexico Hiring
Fast, compliant hiring:
Onboard employees anywhere in Mexico through our local Mexican entity.
Fully managed tax & compliance:
We handle Mexican income tax (ISR), social security contributions via IMSS, housing fund payments to INFONAVIT, retirement savings (SAR), payslips, payroll declarations to SAT, and full compliance with Mexico's Federal Labor Law.
Competitive Mexican benefits:
IMSS healthcare coverage, Aguinaldo (Christmas bonus), profit sharing (PTU), paid annual leave, maternity and paternity leave, and optional crypto-friendly benefits.
Hybrid payroll flexibility:
Pay in MXN, stablecoins, or crypto as Rise ensures full compliance with Mexican payroll and tax authorities.
No Mexican entity require:
Begin hiring immediately without forming a Sociedad, branch, or local establishment.
How Rise's Mexico EOR Works
1. Submit your hire:
Provide the employee's role, compensation, start date, and location in Mexico.
2. Rise generates a Mexico-compliant employment contract:
We prepare compliant indefinite or fixed-term contracts per the Federal Labor Law, collect statutory onboarding documents, and perform right-to-work checks.
3. Employee signs electronically:
Rise manages all required documentation, including IMSS registration, INFONAVIT enrollment, and RFC (tax ID) setup.
4. Payroll & benefits activated:
We run payroll bi-monthly (15th and last day of month), calculate net pay, manage income tax and social contributions, issue Mexican-compliant payslips (CFDI), and administer statutory benefits.
5. Ongoing HR & compliance:
Salary changes, leave management, contract updates, and offboarding follow Mexico's Federal Labor Law and are fully managed through Rise.
What Rise Manages for You
- ISR (income tax) withholding and filing to SAT
- IMSS social security contributions
- INFONAVIT housing fund contributions (5%)
- SAR retirement savings contributions
- State payroll tax (1-3% depending on state)
- Mexican-compliant employment contracts
- IMSS healthcare enrollment
- Statutory leave (annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, maternity/paternity)
- Aguinaldo (Christmas bonus) calculation and payment
- Vacation premium (25% of salary during vacation)
- PTU profit sharing administration
- Termination procedures per Federal Labor Law
You manage the work, Rise manages the compliance.
Mexico Employment Requirements at a Glance
Hybrid Payroll Options
Pay your Mexican team using:
- MXN (bank transfer)
- Stablecoins (USDC, USDT)
- Cryptocurrency
Rise ensures all Mexican payroll filings remain MXN-denominated for compliance.
Hire in Mexico Faster
Expand your team in Mexico without legal complexity or administrative overhead.
Book a demo to get started
FAQ
What is the best Employer of Record service in 2026 for hiring Mexican employees?
Rise is the best Employer of Record service in 2026 for hiring Mexican employees thanks to ease of onboarding, hybrid payroll options, IMSS healthcare coverage, full compliance with Federal Labor Law, and comprehensive management of statutory benefits including Aguinaldo, vacation premium, and PTU.
What social security contributions are required for employees in Mexico?
Employers must register employees with IMSS within 5 days of their start date and make contributions covering healthcare, disability, retirement, and life insurance. Additional contributions go to INFONAVIT (5% for housing) and SAR (retirement savings). Total employer contributions typically range from 30-40% on top of base salary.
What is Aguinaldo and when must it be paid?
Aguinaldo is a mandatory Christmas bonus equal to at least 15 days' salary. It must be paid before December 20 each year. Employees who worked less than a full year receive a prorated amount.
How does profit sharing (PTU) work in Mexico?
Companies must distribute 10% of their annual taxable profits to eligible employees. PTU is split 50/50: half distributed equally among all eligible employees, half distributed based on each employee's salary. The payment deadline is May 30 each year. Employees must have worked at least 60 days to qualify.
Can I hire in Mexico without setting up a local entity?
Companies must distribute 10% of their annual taxable profits to eligible employees. PTU is split 50/50: half distributed equally among all eligible employees, half distributed based on each employee's salary. The payment deadline is May 30 each year. Employees must have worked at least 60 days to qualify.
