This guide explains how to receive payments as a publisher with Mexican tax residency. It covers CFDI invoice requirements, tax details, and submission deadlines to help ensure your payments are processed correctly and on time.
1. Generate a CFDI invoice (Facturación Electrónica)
If you're a publisher in Mexico and you receive payments in Mexican pesos (MXN), you must issue a CFDI (Comprobante Fiscal Digital por Internet) to receive payment from Awin. This applies to all legal entities, including sole traders and registered companies.
Important: Awin cannot process payments without a correctly issued CFDI invoice.
Mandatory invoice fields
Your CFDI invoice must include:
- Payment method: Electronic funds transfer (03)
- Payment scheme: Single payment (PUE)
- Expense type: General expenses (G03)
- Payment Order number: You can find this in the Awin Platform by going to Reports > Payment > History, then clicking on a payment breakdown. The Payment Order number is displayed at the top of the breakdown.
- SAT product/service code (claveProdServ): This is an 8-digit code used to categorise goods and services in line with the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) requirements.
- Tax information: Apply the correct IVA, ISR and VAT withholding based on your tax regime.
Note: All CFDI invoices must be issued using PUE (Pago en Una Exhibición). This ensures invoices are paid within the same month they are issued.
2. Apply the correct tax rates
Your CFDI invoice must clearly state the applicable tax amounts based on your tax regime:
| Business type | IVA (VAT) | ISR (Income Tax) | VAT Withholding |
|---|
| Registered company (General Regime) | 16% | 0% | 0% |
| Sole trader (Professional & Business Services) | 16% | 10% | 2/3 of IVA (~10.67%) |
| Sole trader (Trust Regime) | 16% | 1.25% | 2/3 of IVA (~10.67%) |
3. Submit your invoice
Include the following billing details:
| Details | Information |
|---|
| Tax Identification Number | AMP250117557 |
| Company name | AWIN MARKETING DE PERFORMANCE MEXICO S. DE R. L. DE C. V. |
| Tax regime | GENERAL DE LEY PERSONAS MORALES |
| Postcode | 72160 |
Submission requirements
- Use the correct payment term for the payment date: PUE or PPD
- Submit invoices in CFDI XML format, with a matching PDF copy
- Send both files to the Awin Mexico payment team at PaymentNotifications@awin.com
- Use the naming format for your attachments:
PaymentOrderNumber_CFDI.pdf and PaymentOrderNumber_CFDI.xml
Note: You can include multiple invoices in a single email, as long as each relates to a separate Payment Order.
Submission deadline
You must issue and submit your CFDI invoice by the 25th of each month.
This deadline ensures your invoice can be processed and paid within the same month, in line with the PUE requirement.
Note: If you miss the monthly deadline, you can still issue your CFDI in the following month. This does not affect your payment method. The invoice will still be processed as PUE and paid based on its issuance date.
4. Receive your payment
Payments follow a weekly schedule:
- Payments are processed every Thursday
- Invoices submitted between Monday and Sunday are paid on the Thursday of the following week
Note: Payment timing is based on the invoice issue date, not when the transaction occurred.
Once your CFDI is received and validated:
- Payment is made via electronic funds transfer
- Processing may vary slightly due to weekends or public holidays
Amended invoices
If you need to correct and reissue an invoice:
- The 25th of the month deadline still applies
- Payment will be processed based on the new issue date
5. Bank account and revenue considerations
To ensure successful payment:
- Use a bank account registered to your business: The account must match the tax information (RFC) used to issue your CFDI invoice.
- Revenue thresholds vary by tax regime: These thresholds affect your tax rates but not the Awin payment process. Speak with your accountant or refer to SAT guidance to confirm your tax regime.
