In today’s increasingly complex trade environment, IMMEX companies face growing scrutiny from both the Mexican Tax Authority (SAT) and the Ministry of Economy (SE). Electronic audits, inventory validations, and compliance reviews are becoming more frequent and more detailed. For companies operating under IMMEX and VAT certification (CIVA), a single omission—such as failing to submit a notice or mismatching data across Annex 24, Annex 30, and Data Stage—can trigger program suspension and unexpected VAT liabilities.
These risks highlight why proactive compliance monitoring is no longer optional. It’s essential.
Some of the most common compliance risks companies face include:
Omissions in required notices to authorities.
Inventory discrepancies between Annex 24, Annex 30, and Data Stage.
Sensitive tariff fractions that require timely notifications and close control.
Lease agreements and corporate records (such as shareholders or legal representatives) that must be kept up to date.
Without systematic monitoring, even small oversights can result in fines, VAT payments, or in worst cases, program suspension or cancellation.
Based on over 40 years of experience supporting international manufacturers in Mexico, we have observed recurring issues that frequently trigger SAT cancellation procedures or compliance requirements for IMMEX and CIVA holders. These include:
Inconsistencies in Registered Information
Missing or outdated records in the Catálogo de Datos Generales—for example, not registering all company addresses linked to IMMEX operations.
Material Usage Reporting
Failure to declare waste generated in the production process within the Módulo de Materiales Utilizados.
Outdated Balance Reports
Differences between reported balances and recorded operations due to non-updated Reporte de Saldos.
Legal Documentation of Assets
Incomplete proof of legal use or possession of machinery, equipment, and infrastructure needed for production.
Return Ratio Non-Compliance
Not meeting required export return percentages (60% for sensitive goods, 80% for others), often revealed during monthly data validations.
Our IMMEX-CIVA Compliance Monitoring Service was designed to take the uncertainty out of compliance and give companies peace of mind.
We provide continuous oversight of the most critical obligations, including:
Reviewing IMMEX and CIVA files and submitting required notices.
Tracking authorization renewals and sensitive tariff fraction usage.
Monitoring returns percentages using 12-month Data Stage reports.
Checking supplier compliance (including operations with suppliers listed in Article 69 of the Federal Tax Code).
Validating Annex 30 balances and inventory reconciliations.
Ensuring up-to-date lease agreements, electronic accounting, and global account status.
By maintaining clear, traceable, and compliant records across all these areas, companies reduce risk and improve operational certainty.
Implementing ongoing IMMEX-CIVA monitoring delivers immediate and long-term advantages:
Avoid suspension or cancellation of IMMEX programs.
Timely management of sensitive tariff fractions and return percentages.
Confidence in required notices and compliance reporting.
Improved inventory traceability, ensuring correct returns and discharges.
Stronger position in audits, supported by reconciled records and clear documentation.
Optional mock audits simulating SAT visits to prepare your team.
The ultimate benefit: companies can focus on growing their operations while knowing their compliance framework is secure and continuously monitored.
IMMEX and CIVA programs are vital tools for international manufacturers in Mexico—but their benefits depend on strict compliance. With regulatory checks intensifying, proactive monitoring is the smartest way to protect operations, prevent costly disruptions, and build resilience against future audits.
Our IMMEX-CIVA Compliance Monitoring Service was built to do exactly that: keep your company ahead of risks, aligned with regulations, and ready for sustainable growth.