Mexico City combines low cost of living (by North American standards), world-class food, fast internet, and a thriving remote work community. We help nomads obtain Mexico Temporary Residency, open local bank accounts, and form the right company to invoice US and international clients.
Mexico City (CDMX) has become one of the world's top digital nomad destinations, attracting thousands of remote workers drawn by its affordable lifestyle, vibrant culture, reliable broadband, and large English-speaking expat community. Mexico's Temporary Residency permit allows non-tourist stays of 1-4 years with a pathway to permanent residency.
Legal residency in Mexico for 1-4 years. Pathway to permanent residency and a Mexican bank account.
Open a personal bank account in Mexico (BBVA, Santander, or Banorte) as a temporary resident.
A UK limited company is popular for CDMX-based freelancers invoicing US and European clients.
A Wyoming or Delaware LLC is ideal for nomads in CDMX with a primarily US client base.
We review your nationality, income, and goals to confirm the best Mexico Temporary Residency route (economic solvency or employment).
We prepare your consular application in your home country, then coordinate the INM residency card issuance in CDMX.
Once your residency card is issued, we assist with bank account opening and RFC tax registration.
UK Ltd or US LLC formation proceeds in parallel so you can start invoicing from your new entity immediately.
Mexico grants most nationalities a free tourist permit (FMM) for up to 180 days per entry. After 180 days you must exit. Many nomads do visa runs, but if you want to stay consistently or open a bank account, Mexico Temporary Residency is the most practical solution.
Mexico's Temporary Residency (Residente Temporal) allows qualifying foreign nationals to live in Mexico for 1-4 years (renewable). To qualify, you must demonstrate sufficient economic solvency (bank balance of approximately $43,000 USD for 12 months) or other qualifying factors. We assess your specific situation during onboarding.
Most major Mexican banks (BBVA, Santander, Banorte) require temporary or permanent residency and a Mexican RFC (tax ID) to open a personal bank account. Some digital banks (such as Nu Bank Mexico) may have lighter requirements. We coordinate bank account opening as part of the post-residency process.
If you spend more than 183 days per year in Mexico, you may be considered a Mexican tax resident and subject to Mexican income tax on worldwide income. We do not provide tax advice; we recommend consulting a Mexican tax advisor (contador) about your tax obligations before relocating.
Fixed price, real-time tracking, and expert handling, from first document to final approval.
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