Cozumel News June 13, 2022: RFC Deadline, Constancia de Situación fiscal, The Cozumel Sun Book Exchange and Store Remodeling, and the End of covid testing to enter United States.
RFC Deadline Approaching
A new Mexican Law requires all citizens and legal residents (permanent and temporary) of Mexico 18 years and over have an RFC number. (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes). NEW DEADLINE JANUARY 2023!
An RFC is a tax identification number, like your United States Social Security number if you are an individual. If you have worked in Mexico, own and operated a business, are part of a corporation, you already have one.
However, now everyone must have an RFC number even if you do not have a Mexican income. The Mexican government is requiring all businesses and utilities that issue Facturas (legal invoices) to report their customer’s RFC number.
You must have a legitimate RFC now to purchase a vehicle, open a bank account, receive a CFE invoice, contract a cable company, etc.
To Obtain an RFC
Make an appointment at your nearest SAT office to obtain your RFC. To do so, go to https://citas.sat.gob.mx/.
At your appointment you will need to bring copies and originals the usual documentation (CURP, Utility invoice, Immigration Documentation, Passport) plus a thumb or flash drive.
The Cozumel Sun News is your community on-line Resource in English! Businesses and individuals are encouraged to submit relevant articles!
“Constancia de Situación fiscal”
Once you have an RFC number you must go online to generate a “Constancia de Situación fiscal.”
https://www.sat.gob.mx/aplicacion/53027/genera-tu-constancia-de-situacion-fiscal
This document completed Will define your tax status. Most retired expats will fall into the category of no tax obligations.
Tips:
Have all your legal documents and identifications scanned and, in your computer, so you may download them when prompted.
Be certain to have your mail program open as they will be emailing you a security code. There is a time limit on entering the code.
Both website links are in Spanish. If you are not fluent, have someone that is assist you. The Deadline to obtain your RFC is June 30. 2022! Do not wait until the last minute, the SAT office will be terribly busy.
Call or message me to schedule a stop by the Book Exchange if you need my help!
End of covid testing to enter United States
Event: as of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative covid-19 test result or documentation of recovery from covid-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m.
On June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer require air travelers to show a negative covid-19 test result, or documentation of recovery from covid-19, prior to boarding a flight to the United States.
CDC’s order requiring proof of vaccination for non-us citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.
Actions to Take:
·Review country-specific COVID-19 entry/exit requirements on the Embassy’s COVID-19 information page.
In accordance with CDC guidance, delay your travel if you test positive for or have symptoms of COVID-19.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico
Mexico: (55) 8526 2561
United States: 1-844-528-6611
Department of State – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
Cozumel News June 13, 2022 Continued
The Cozumel Sun News Book Exchange & Papeleria
The Book Exchange a long awaited community service, has a new Look! Due to the growing number of books, we closed for a few days and remodeled.
Cozumel´s first Book Exchange & Papeleria offers School & Office Supplies, Printing, Copies, Scans, Internet Cafe, and Gifts & Novelty Items.
NEW:
You can PURCHASE used books currently priced between $50 and $100 pesos. These books may be returned and exchange for FREE in the future!
An assortment of books in stock FOR SALE only. These are Coffee Table Books, Dictionaries, Guides and How to Books.
FREE reproduced DVD Movies in Stock, DVD movies to exchange for FREE, and an assortment of DVD movies Collection Quality FOR SALE!
Expanded Children and Crossword Puzzle Selection, and FREE Magazine Section.
This is another non-profit Cozumel Community Project!
We ask for donations in person or to our Paypal Accounts, donate books, Puzzles, and if you are coming from the United States, we need children’s books. Bilingual if possible!
Another way to help support our community projects, the News, and the Exchange is to support the store! We are a business with business expenses and tax obligations.
Please stop by and browse, we are a work in progress! We can even set up home delivery for your purchases!
Donate to The Book Exchange !
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8WV6K6JYWGVVQ
Last of all, residents provide me with your WhatsApp number or other contact so I can regularly forward you the digintal Avon Catalogs. No purchase necessary! Many household, health and beauty aids, cosmetic, even clothing available in Avon Mexico. Sorry, no skin so soft, but you will be impressed! Profits from your order will go to keeping the book exchange running!
Cozumel On-Going Activities
Men´s Breakfast Club de Cozumel
“We are re-instituting the ancient and revered tradition of “Men’s Breakfast”. At last, a vehicle for the passage of knowledge, wisdom, and the Cozumel way. If you have some knowledge of “how things work” on the island, you should come. If you do not, you really should come.”
Breakfast is every Friday at 8:30 a.m. at Casa Mission Casa Mission where the service is excellent, the food good and very reasonable.
Men´s Breakfast Club
Men´s Breakfast Club meets at Casa Mission
55 Av. Entre Juárez y 1a Sur 77645 San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Follow the Men´s Breakfast Post de Cozumel on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/mensbreakfastdecozumel/
Ladies Wednesday Breakfast Club Cozumel
Ladies Wednesday Breakfast Club Cozumel
The Cozumel Ladies Breakfast Club is meeting once per month. Through the month of September, they will meet at Buccanos at 10 a.m. Come for breakfast or stay with the ladies for a pool/Beach Day. For further information contact Cyndi Seale Phillips.
Buccanos Beach Club
The Next dates are July 6, August 3, and September 7.
Meetup Cozumel
Cozumel On-Going Activities
Meetup Cozumel is a group for anyone living, moving, or just visiting Cozumel. Beyond Social Media forums and a way to connect us personally! People to People
We meet up at a different location every other week Tuesdays 5.30 -7 p.m. Come join us! At times is just a happy hour special, sometimes appetizers and full dinner menu choices – you decide what you would like and how to join us! Promptly at 5.30 pm
This is to expose our many restaurants, waterfront locations, even our own homes, condominiums, and special favorites. Local connections we love to share!
We are a community.
Our objectives are to meet and Greet others living, moving, or visiting Cozumel. To socialize and be a positive reference for your information about Cozumel.
Including the community of its people, businesses, and lifestyle.
Expat Living or local connections to our community of Cozumel is our highest desire! We want to connect – a community treasure chest. Next Meet: June: Dicks Dive 21st
https://www.facebook.com/groups/463815510459666
Readers are welcome to provide articles, pictures, and reviews to both our website and Facebook pages. Check out The Cozumel Sun Community Programs!
The Cozumel Sun
Business Directory – Do we have your business listed? If we do, check, and make certain the information is still accurate. This service is FREE, contact us if you wish to list your business or service!
Donate and Volunteer – Community Organizations please make certain the information on your non-profit is accurate. This is the perfect time to submit new photographs and update your organization’s wish list.
Medication and Medical Equipment
All the medication on hand is donated to the free clinic of Todos Somos Cozumel. We are once again start collecting medication to donate!
We also have Medical Equipment to loan and donate. Please find a complete description in The Cozumel Sun Community Program on The Cozumel Sun Home page.
Donate to The Cozumel Sun
The Cozumel Sun News, Community Assistance, and book exchange functions mainly on my fixed income. Your DONATIONS are needed! Please lend your support. Help us continue to serve the people of Cozumel. Through our PayPal account you may donate right here:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8WV6K6JYWGVVQ
Donations of any amount is appreciated when you visit the book exchange and store!
REMINDER! Our New United States Number is 760-718-2588 in Cozumel 987-118-4453
