Yes. AI companies buy records from software companies, and Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in Mexico. Published payouts for this kind of company run MX$940K to MX$9.4M ($50K to $500K), from Mercor's private-code listing. Code built for US clients under nearshore contracts usually belongs to them; license only your own products.
What software company records AI buyers want
Code with English comments fits Turing; Spanish-only tickets narrow the field.
Mercor runs a software company listing for private code; Turing buys codebases and full operating records.
| Record | Why buyers want it |
|---|---|
| Repositories with full history | Turing buys codebases alone for $10K to $100K+. |
| Tickets linked to commits | Linkage multiplies value. |
| Product specs and design docs | Show why decisions were made. |
| Support histories | Real user problems and fixes. |
Which AI data buyers accept Mexican software companies
Records in Spanish narrow the field; bilingual or English operations fit more buyers.
| Buyer | Fit for Mexico | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| micro1 | Case by case | Considered when demand fits; English records required; lists technology companies |
| Mercor | Strong fit | Software company listing (private code): $50K to $500K published |
| Handshake AI | Possible | Names software; 20+ staff and 3+ years; accepts companies outside the US |
| Turing | Possible | Full operating records up to $1M; strongest demand in the US, UK, Canada and EU |
Published payouts in MXN
Mercor's private-code listing is the closest published figure for software companies, converted to MXN. Larger programs pay more for long, linked histories.
| Published figure | USD | MXN |
|---|---|---|
| Mercor, private-code listing | $50K to $500K | MX$940K to MX$9.4M |
| micro1, large-scale datasets | $500K to $2M | MX$9.4M to MX$38M |
| Handshake AI, advertised range | $100K to $4M+ | MX$1.9M to MX$75M+ |
Mexican rules for software companies
Code built for US clients under nearshore contracts usually belongs to them; license only your own products.
Any personal data left in the records falls under Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (2025); the Mexican privacy steps apply to every industry. Before anything leaves, exclude:
- Secrets, keys and credentials in code.
- Customer data in support tickets and databases.
- Open-source code under licenses that travel with it.
How much do AI companies pay for a codebase?
Turing says a repository alone typically pays $10K to $100K or more, and Mercor publishes $50K to $500K for private code. Code linked to its tickets, reviews and design docs earns the upper end.
Our guide covers this in depth: Can a company sell its source code to AI companies?.
US tax on the license fee
For Mexico: 10% with a treaty form (W-8BEN-E).
Source: IRS: Tax treaty tables
Common questions
Do AI companies buy software company data in Mexico?
Yes. Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in Mexico. Code with English comments fits Turing; Spanish-only tickets narrow the field.
How much do AI companies pay for software company data?
Published payouts for this kind of company run MX$940K to MX$9.4M ($50K to $500K), from Mercor's private-code listing, with larger tiers for big or unique datasets. Actual offers depend on your records and rights.
Is it legal for a software company in Mexico to sell company data?
Code built for US clients under nearshore contracts usually belongs to them; license only your own products.
How much do AI companies pay for a codebase?
Turing says a repository alone typically pays $10K to $100K or more, and Mercor publishes $50K to $500K for private code. Code linked to its tickets, reviews and design docs earns the upper end.
Sources and further reading
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