Overview

Amazon Mexico is required by Mexican tax authorities to issue electronic tax invoices, known as CFDI (Comprobante Fiscal Digital por Internet), for all fee-related transactions with third-party sellers. These invoices cover both charges and reversals applied to seller accounts, and understanding how they work is essential for any seller operating on Amazon.com.mx.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• CFDI invoices are mandatory — Mexican tax law requires Amazon to generate and submit electronic tax invoices to the government for every applicable fee transaction, including charges and reversals to third-party sellers.
• RFC ID is required for individual invoices — Sellers who have registered a valid RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) number with Amazon will receive personalized tax invoices tied to their tax identity.
• Monthly billing cycle — Amazon issues CFDI invoices by the third business day of each month, covering all fees charged or reversed during the previous month.
• Two invoices per period — Sellers receive one invoice for all fees charged and a separate invoice for any fee adjustments or reversals.
• Available in XML and PDF — Invoices are generated in both formats, though the XML version is the legally valid document under Mexican tax law.

How the CFDI System Works

A CFDI (Comprobante Fiscal Digital por Internet) is an electronic tax document in XML format that is digitally stamped by Mexico's tax authority, the SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria). Amazon is obligated to issue and submit these invoices for all VAT-applicable transactions, which includes the various fees charged to marketplace sellers. Each fee type is individually itemized on the invoice, giving sellers a clear breakdown of what they were charged. MSS fees, if applicable, are included on a separate invoice from standard seller fees.

Accessing and Downloading Your Invoices

Sellers can access their CFDI invoices through the desktop version of Seller Central — these documents are not currently available through the mobile app. To find them, log in to Seller Central on a desktop browser, navigate to the main menu, and locate the tax invoice library. Invoices remain available for download for up to 24 months after the billing period they cover. Sellers who need invoices older than 24 months should contact Amazon Seller Support for assistance. To download a specific invoice, simply select the desired document and choose either the PDF or XML format.