Playa del Carmen Business Leaders Seek Broader Tax Breaks for 2027

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Facing a difficult economic year in 2026, members of the Riviera Maya Business Coordinating Council (CCERM) have asked the Playa del Carmen municipal government to broaden tax incentives and keep discount programs in place so businesses can meet their obligations in 2027.

Municipal Treasurer Guillermo Brahms González said the request came during a meeting last week with representatives of the business group, where attendees also raised complaints about discretionary charges written into municipal regulations. Brahms acknowledged that officials need to review those provisions.

The treasurer said the meeting helped identify rules and administrative practices that business owners question, and that the city is willing to examine possible changes. He added that his department has already corrected some practices in how it serves the business community, and said the private sector’s observations should be used to improve procedures rather than taken as personal criticism.

Businesses push for budget details

The two sides also discussed the drafting of the municipality’s 2027 income and spending budgets. Business representatives asked for information on the amounts and financial projections the administration is considering, saying they need the data to plan their own operations next year.

They also asked the city to extend the duration of the tax discounts it currently offers, arguing the measure would ease the financial burden on shops and service businesses. Brahms said he was open to reviewing the proposals but did not say which incentives might be expanded, or which of the charges flagged by business owners would be modified or eliminated.

Discounts planned for Buen Fin

The treasurer said the municipal government is preparing a discount program tied to Buen Fin, Mexico’s annual shopping promotion, whose next edition takes place in November. The promotions are meant to help taxpayers settle outstanding debts while also boosting municipal revenue, he said, adding that the specific benefits and the taxes they cover will be announced in the coming days.

It remains unclear whether the CCERM’s requests will lead to changes in municipal regulations, an expansion of tax incentives or adjustments to the revenue policy planned for 2027.