Do you export, and does your VAT credit balance grow every month?
Recurring VAT refunds for exporters: a solid file, monthly requests and follow-up until the money is back in your account.
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The problem
Having a credit balance doesn’t mean having the money in the bank.
Many companies build up VAT credits month after month and write them off, or request them with incomplete documentation and get stuck answering information requests. Meanwhile, that money isn’t working for your business.
For an exporter, a VAT credit balance isn’t the exception: it’s part of the business model. Every month you sell abroad at 0% and pay VAT on your purchases, and the difference sits with the SAT.
If it isn’t requested regularly and with a solid file, that money piles up and becomes working capital that finances the government instead of your operation.
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How it works
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Credit balance review
origin, supporting documents and risks before filing
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Refund file
CFDI electronic invoices, proof of payment, contracts and workpapers
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Filing the refund request with the SAT
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Responding to information requests
on time and in the form the authority requires
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Defense if denied
legal remedies if the refund is rejected or reduced
Why Contadoor
- Monthly requests so the balance doesn't pile up
- Refund files built to withstand information requests
- Accountants and tax attorneys on the same team
- Defense if the refund is denied
Frequently asked questions
Why do exporters almost always have a VAT credit balance?
Because their export sales are taxed at 0% VAT, while their purchases in Mexico pay 16% VAT. The VAT paid builds up month after month as a credit balance.
How often can I request a refund?
A VAT credit balance can be requested monthly, once the return has been filed. For an exporter, requesting it regularly keeps the balance from piling up and hurting cash flow.
How long does a VAT refund take in Mexico?
The SAT has 40 business days to resolve a request from the date it's filed, but each information request extends that period. A complete file from the start is the best way to shorten it.
Can I offset my VAT credit balance against income tax?
Not since 2019. A VAT credit balance can only be credited against VAT in the following months or claimed as a refund. So if your balance is recurring, a refund is usually the way to recover it.
What happens if the SAT denies the refund?
A denial can be challenged. Our team of tax attorneys evaluates the case and, if warranted, files the appropriate legal remedy.
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