Beauty licensing in Mexico
Everything beauty professionals need to know about licensing, training and business registration in Mexico — sourced from SEP — Secretaría de Educación Pública (CONOCER certifications) and 2 other regulators.
This page is informational. Regulations change — verify current requirements with the official regulators linked below before making business decisions.
Profession-by-profession requirements
| Profession | License |
|---|---|
Estilista Sin licencia obligatoria. CONOCER ofrece la EC0085 (Estilismo en cabello) como certificación reconocida. | Voluntary |
Barbero Sin licencia obligatoria. | Voluntary |
Manicurista Sin licencia obligatoria. | Voluntary |
Maquillista Sin licencia obligatoria. | Voluntary |
Cosmetóloga / Facialista Sin licencia obligatoria; tratamientos invasivos requieren cédula profesional médica. | Voluntary |
Registering a salon business in Mexico
Entity types
- Persona Física con Actividad Empresarial (RESICO)
- Sociedad Anónima
- Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada
Est. cost: $0–$15,000 MXN
Timeline: 1–4 semanas
RESICO permite tasas reducidas de ISR (1–2.5%) para personas físicas con ingresos hasta $3.5 millones MXN. IVA 16% sobre productos.
Official government & regulator resources
Common questions about beauty licensing in Mexico
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