Employer of Record Services in Mexico

Hire in Mexico without setting up an entity

Mexico is a top destination for nearshoring and cross-border growth. But hiring locally requires strict payroll and labor compliance. With Serviap Global as your Mexico Employer of Record (EOR), you can onboard employees quickly while we act as the legal employer in-country. You keep control of day-to-day work, goals, and performance; we manage employment administration and compliance.

What’s included with our Mexico EOR service:

• Locally compliant employment contracts aligned with Mexico’s Federal Labor Law (LFT).
• Onboarding documentation and local HR setup for each hire.
• Monthly payroll processing in MXN with payslips and statutory withholdings.
• Employer obligations and filings (IMSS, INFONAVIT, SAR where applicable).
• Administration of statutory benefits (vacation, Christmas bonus/aguinaldo, public holidays, required leave).
• Ongoing HR support and employee lifecycle management (changes, incidents, offboarding).
• Optional add-ons: recruitment (RPO), contractor hiring, and immigration support.

Learn more about hiring in Mexico with our Country Guide

What is an Employer of Record Services in Mexico (EOR)?

An Employer of Record Services in Mexico  is a legal entity in Mexico that hires employees on your behalf. The EOR becomes the official employer for local authorities and assumes employer responsibilities such as contracts, payroll, statutory benefits, and compliance. Your company directs the employee’s day-to-day work and business priorities.

This model is ideal when you want to hire in Mexico quickly, test a new market, support a local project team, or avoid the time and overhead of setting up and maintaining a Mexican entity.

EOR vs PEO vs Payroll Outsourcing in Mexico

Choosing the right hiring model depends on whether you already have a legal entity in Mexico and how fast you need to hire.

How Serviap Global’s Mexico EOR works (step-by-step)

A simple, compliance-led process to get your team operating quickly:

1. Scope & quote: confirm role, state/location, compensation, start date, and benefits expectations.
2. Cost breakdown: receive an estimate of total employment cost (salary + statutory + optional benefits + service fee).
3. Contract & onboarding: we draft a compliant local contract and collect required onboarding documents.
4. Payroll & benefits setup: we configure payroll, statutory obligations, and benefits administration.
5. Go live + ongoing support: monthly payroll, filings, employee incidents, and lifecycle changes managed end-to-end.

Mexico employment compliance essentials

Mexico’s labor framework includes statutory benefits, payroll obligations, and formal processes around probation and termination. Below is a practical overview. Requirements vary – our specialists validate compliance for each hire.

Statutory benefits (high-impact)

Key statutory benefits you should plan for include:

• Paid vacation: As of the 2023 reform, employees are entitled to at least 12 working days after completing the first year of service, increasing with seniority.
• Aguinaldo (Christmas bonus): At least 15 days of salary and must be paid before December 20 (prorated if the employee did not work the full year).
• Profit sharing (PTU): The cap has been validated: the maximum PTU is 3 months of salary or the average received in the prior 3 years (whichever is more favorable to the employee).

Payroll and employer contributions

Payroll in Mexico typically involves employee income tax withholding plus employer obligations such as social security (IMSS), housing fund (INFONAVIT), and retirement savings (SAR). Many states also apply a state payroll tax. Exact rates depend on salary, benefits, risk class, and location.

Probation periods (when applicable)

Mexico allows a trial/probation period in indefinite-term relationships or when the term exceeds 180 days. The general limit is up to 30 days and may extend up to 180 days for management or specialized technical/professional roles, if agreed in writing.

Termination and offboarding risk

Termination costs and steps depend on the reason for separation. In cases considered unjustified, statutory payments can include constitutional severance (3 months of salary) and may include additional amounts such as 20 days per year of service, plus accrued benefits. A compliant process and correct documentation are essential to reduce disputes.

Total cost breakdown (what drives your monthly cost)

Recommended cost model callout (use a graphic or table):

• Base salary (gross) in MXN
• Employer statutory costs (IMSS/INFONAVIT/SAR + state payroll tax)
• Statutory accruals (vacation, vacation premium, aguinaldo, PTU accrual where applicable)
• Optional benefits (private medical, meal vouchers, etc., if offered)
• Serviap Global EOR service fee (monthly)

Serviap Hub (portal) for payroll, payslips, and requests

Serviap Hub centralizes onboarding, payroll incidents, payslips, requests, and reporting for EOR and PEO clients. This gives HR and Finance teams a single source of truth instead of spreadsheets and email threads.

• Centralized requests and document tracking
• Unified visibility across countries (Professionals, Payslips, Payroll, Reports, Requests)
• Traceability for onboarding and offboarding workflows
• Secure access controls for HR, Finance, and managers

Why choose Serviap Global for Mexico?

Serviap Global combines Mexico-first expertise with the ability to scale internationally. We deliver local compliance execution, responsive human support, and standardized processes to help you hire with confidence.

• Mexico expertise: Serviap originated in Mexico and has deep operational knowledge of local payroll and labor practices. Do you need Talent Adquisition?
• Scalable growth: use one partner to hire in Mexico today and expand to additional countries tomorrow.
• Human-led support: responsive help for onboarding, payroll questions, and lifecycle events.
• Flexible hiring mix: combine EOR with contractors, recruitment (RPO), and immigration support when needed.

Ready to hire in Mexico?

Tell us the role, location in Mexico, start date, and expected monthly compensation. We’ll confirm the best hiring model and share a transparent total cost breakdown – then help you onboard compliantly, fast.

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