Course Proposal: “Legal Compliance for Digital Nomads in Mexico: Stay Safe, Stay Legal”

Module 1 — Immigration Status for Digital Nomads

• What you can legally do on a tourist permit
• When you must switch to Temporary Residency
• Working remotely: what is allowed and what is not
• Consequences of violating immigration rules
• How to avoid red flags with INM

Module 2 — Renting and Living Legally

• How to sign a lease without being scammed
• What must be in a valid rental contract
• Deposits, fianzas, and landlord obligations
• How to protect yourself if the contract is in Spanish
• PROFECO tools for foreign tenants

Module 3 — Taxes and Money for Remote Workers

• Do digital nomads need an RFC
• When remote income becomes taxable in Mexico
• How SAT views foreign‑source income
• Banking rules, transfers, and AML compliance
• How to avoid accidental tax residency

Module 4 — Everyday Legal Compliance

• How to avoid common legal mistakes foreigners make
• What to do if you have a dispute with a landlord or service provider
• How to document issues for legal protection
• When to call a notary, when to call a lawyer
• Essential vocabulary for legal survival

Module 5 — Practical Toolkit

• Residency decision tree
• Lease contract checklist
• “Am I taxable?” quick assessment
• Red‑flag guide for scams and fraud
• Directory of institutions and how to use them