Business verification in Mexico
VBC certifies businesses registered in Mexico. Verification starts from the official record: in Mexico the company register is maintained by the Registro Público de Comercio, and the entity is identified by its folio mercantil electrónico.
Mexican companies are constituted before a notary and entered in the Registro Público de Comercio, with the RFC serving as the identifier used in commercial dealings.
Where a business is registered for tax, the Registro Federal de Contribuyentes (RFC) is reviewed alongside the registration record, since it provides an independent corroborating identifier.
Why Mexican businesses certify
Mexican companies are constituted before a notary, and the RFC is the identifier used in day-to-day commercial dealings. Nearshoring has brought many Mexican suppliers into contact with North American buyers conducting first-time diligence.
What VBC verifies for a Mexican business
Depending on the certification level, the review may cover legal identity and registration records, the registered business address, working contact details, website ownership and digital presence, supporting documentation and evidence of current business activity.
Documents a Mexican business commonly supplies at Enhanced level:
- Acta constitutiva with registry entry
- Constancia de situación fiscal (RFC)
- Poder notarial for the authorised signatory
- Comprobante de domicilio fiscal
Levels, fees and process
Three levels apply everywhere VBC operates — Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250, Trusted at $500 — and the eight-stage process is the same in every country. Only the paperwork differs, because each national registry issues its own records. See what each fee covers and the eight stages in detail.
Public verification
Every VBC certificate issued to a Mexican business carries a unique certificate ID and appears on the public register. Customers, suppliers and partners can check its current status themselves, without an account and without contacting the business first.
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Questions from Mexican businesses
Can a business registered in Mexico get VBC certified?
Yes. VBC certifies businesses registered in Mexico. Verification is based on records from the Registro Público de Comercio, together with the address, contact and digital-presence evidence required at the certification level chosen.
What documents does a Mexican business need for VBC certification?
At Enhanced level a Mexican business normally supplies: acta constitutiva with registry entry; constancia de situación fiscal (RFC); poder notarial for the authorised signatory; comprobante de domicilio fiscal. The Registro Federal de Contribuyentes (RFC) is normally reviewed alongside it. Exact requirements depend on the level and are confirmed during review.
What is the folio mercantil electrónico used for in verification?
The folio mercantil electrónico identifies the legal entity on the register maintained by the Registro Público de Comercio. VBC uses it to confirm that the business named on the certificate is the same entity that appears on the official record.
How is a VBC certificate for a Mexican business verified?
Anyone can check it at https://vbcertified.online/verify using the certificate ID, or by scanning the QR code on the certificate. The record shows the current status, which may be valid, expired, suspended or revoked. No account is needed and the business does not have to be contacted first.
Is VBC certification a business licence in Mexico?
No. VBC is a private verification and certification service, not a government licence, regulatory approval or ISO certification. A business in Mexico remains responsible for every licence, registration and regulatory obligation that applies to it.
How much does VBC certification cost for a Mexican business?
The same three levels apply everywhere: Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250 and Trusted at $500. Each level is a superset of the one below it and the level appears on the certificate.