New Mexico LLC Name Search

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New Mexico

Filing Fee

$50

Standard LLC Filing

Processing Time

5-7 business days

Expedited: 24 hours

Annual Fee

$0

Due: N/A

Why Form an LLC in New Mexico?

Tax Benefits

Corporate Income Tax: 4.8-5.9% (graduated)
Sales Tax: 5.125% (state) + local rates

  • Pass-through taxation available
  • No annual report fee
  • Low tax burden

Legal Protection

Protect your personal assets with New Mexico's LLC structure

  • Limited personal liability
  • Asset protection
  • Business credibility

Simple Maintenance

Annual Report Due: N/A

  • No annual report
  • Low maintenance costs
  • Simple process

Business Flexibility

  • Choose your management structure
  • Flexible profit distribution
  • Easy ownership transfers
  • Multiple owner types allowed

Business Environment in New Mexico

State Overview

Capital: Santa Fe

Filing Fees:

  • LLC: $50
  • Corporation: $100

Processing Times:

  • Standard: 5-7 business days
  • Expedited: 24 hours

Useful Resources

LLC & Corporation Fees →Taxation and Revenue Department →Regulation and Licensing Department →

Tax Information

Corporate Income Tax: 4.8-5.9% (graduated)

Sales Tax: 5.125% (state) + local rates

LLC Requirements in New Mexico

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

New Mexico requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Annual Compliance

Annual Report

Not required

Annual Fee

$0 - Due N/A

Formation Timeline

Processing Options

  • Standard Processing: 5-7 business days
  • Expedited Processing: 24 hours

Initial Costs

  • LLC Filing Fee: $50
  • First Year Annual Fee: $0

Contact Information

Get in touch with the New Mexico Secretary of State office for business registration assistance

Contact Details

Fax

505-827-4387

Address Information

Mailing Address

325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Physical Address

325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Frequently Asked Questions

The initial filing fee for an LLC in New Mexico is $50. Additionally, there is an annual fee of $0 due N/A.
Standard processing time in New Mexico is 5-7 business days. Expedited processing is available with a turnaround time of 24 hours.
Yes, New Mexico requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent who can receive legal documents on behalf of your business.
LLCs in New Mexico must pay an annual fee of $0 due on N/A.
In New Mexico, the corporate income tax rate is 4.8-5.9% (graduated), and the sales tax rate is 5.125% (state) + local rates. LLCs can choose to be taxed as pass-through entities or corporations.