EOR in Mexico
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Employ talent in Mexico without setting up a local entity.
- Fast and compliant employee onboarding
- Payroll, tax and social security in Mexico
- Transparent monthly EOR pricing
- Work-permit support where a permit is required
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Employment in Mexico
Employ in Mexico without establishing a local entity
The EOR pricing model in Mexico is typically based on a fixed monthly fee per employee. This fee generally includes payroll administration, employment contracts, tax withholding, statutory filings, employee onboarding, HR support, and compliance management.
Compared to establishing a Mexican legal entity, an EOR significantly reduces setup costs and administrative complexity. Companies avoid incorporation expenses, accounting obligations, payroll infrastructure investments, and ongoing compliance administration. This predictable cost structure allows businesses to scale quickly while maintaining full compliance with Mexican labor regulations.
At a glance
Mexico at a glance
Country essentials and economic context.
Country profile
Economic indicators
Employment
Employment essentials
Choose a topic to explore local employment requirements.
Paid annual leave is statutory. Public holidays sit on top of that entitlement.
Mexico applies a generally flat corporate income tax structure.
Notice and severance follow the labour code and the contract. Gini calculates the balance at offboarding.
Included
What’s included in your EOR service?
Employment administration and support for your team in Mexico.
Employment contracts & onboarding
Locally compliant employment documents, onboarding and statutory setup in Mexico.
Monthly payroll
Gross-to-net payroll, payslips and monthly payroll reporting in Mexico.
Social security administration
Employee registration and ongoing social security contributions in Mexico.
Payroll tax administration
Processing of applicable payroll taxes and statutory filings in Mexico.
Leave & benefits administration
Administration of statutory leave, agreed benefits and expenses in Mexico.
Employee records
Employment records and HR documentation through the employee lifecycle in Mexico.
Local HR support
Day-to-day employment support for employees and international employers in Mexico.
Offboarding & final settlement
Termination documents, final payroll and statutory settlement in Mexico.
EOR vs Local Entity in Mexico
| IMSS Employer Contribution | Variable Rates* |
|---|---|
| INFONAVIT Contribution | 5% |
| Retirement Savings Contribution | Applicable |
| Income Tax Withholding (ISR) | Progressive Rates |
| Aguinaldo (Christmas Bonus) | Minimum 15 Days Salary |
| PTU (Profit Sharing) | Applicable** |
| Notice Period | Case Dependent |
| Onboarding via EOR | 3–7 Business Days |
Hiring
Hiring & compliance in Mexico
Key employment rules for international employers hiring in Mexico.
Working Hours
Standard working hours generally range up to 48 hours per week for daytime shifts, with reduced limits applying to night and mixed shifts.
Probation Period
Employers may establish probation periods of up to 30 days for most employees, with longer periods permitted for certain managerial and specialized positions.
Vacation Entitlements
Employees are entitled to statutory paid vacation, which increases with years of service under Mexico's vacation reform legislation.
Employment termination in Mexico
Working Hours
Standard working hours generally range up to 48 hours per week for daytime shifts, with reduced limits applying to night and mixed shifts.
Probation Period
Employers may establish probation periods of up to 30 days for most employees, with longer periods permitted for certain managerial and specialized positions.
Vacation Entitlements
Employees are entitled to statutory paid vacation, which increases with years of service under Mexico's vacation reform legislation.
Statutory Benefits
Eligible employees may receive IMSS social security coverage, INFONAVIT housing benefits, Aguinaldo (Christmas bonus), PTU (profit sharing), paid leave, and other statutory protections.
Termination Protections
Mexican labor law provides strong employee protections. Unjustified termination may require severance payments that can include three months' salary plus additional statutory entitlements depending on the employee's length of service and the circumstances of termination.
Free guide
Hiring in Mexico
A practical guide to employment, payroll, tax and EOR compliance in Mexico.
Customer success
Employ in Mexico with one partner
Gini hires and employs people in Mexico under local rules, covering the contract, payroll, tax and social contributions, without opening a local entity first.
Payroll, tax and social security stay with one accountable partner.
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