Tax crime defense
When the SAT presumes that a company's tax invoices cover non-existent transactions, the window to rebut it is short.
Tax fraud, audits by the Mexican tax authority (SAT), the Article 69-B list, tax invoices
What we handle
We identify early the criminal risk arising from a tax audit and from the proceeding against simulated transactions, before the tax contingency becomes a criminal charge.
Scope
Audit powers · non-existent transactions · expedited proceeding · tax fraud
Frequently asked questions
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What does it mean that the SAT says my invoices cover non-existent transactions?
It means the SAT presumes that the company's tax invoices cover transactions that never happened. The window to rebut that presumption is short.
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How long do I have to respond to the SAT?
The deadline to submit evidence and rebut the presumption of non-existent transactions is 15 business days, counted from the notice, under Article 69-B of the Federal Tax Code.
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Can a tax audit turn into a criminal case?
Yes. We identify early the criminal risk arising from a tax audit and from the proceeding against simulated transactions, before the tax contingency becomes a criminal charge.