Amendments to the National Fund for Employees’ Housing Law

Yesterday, the Executive Branch published, on the Federal Official Gazette, the Executive Order that modifies articles 29, section VI and 35, first paragraph; and added articles 29 Third and 29 Fourth, of the National Fund for Employees’ Housing Law.

These amendments allow employers to fulfill requirements made by authorities of the Institute of the National Fund for Employees’ Housing (INFONAVIT), through any means, including electronic means.

Also, employers will be able to submit requests or briefs before the INFONAVIT authorities through electronic means and comply with their payment obligations of social security contributions through electronic forms.

As of the date of publication of the mentioned Executive Order, the INFONAVIT will be considered as a certifying authority, pursuant to the Advanced Electronic Signature Law, in order to issue digital certifications for the use of the advanced electronic signature.

This Executive Order will be mandatory effective as of January 7th, 2016.

It is important to mention that, the INFONAVIT will issue the respective rules and instructions to apply these amendments, within the following 180 days after this Executive Order becomes effective.

Mexico, Federal District on January 7, 2016.