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New Mexico LLC Formation, 2026
Filing live in New Mexico · same-day in select states

How to form an LLC in New Mexico for $0 service fee.

New Mexico state filing fee is $50. Standard processing is 1 to 3 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the New Mexico Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide New Mexico Registered Agent service free for the first year.

$0 service fee $50 state fee at cost 60-day money-back
NEW MEXICO
NM
State filing fee$50
Processing1 to 3 business days
State GDP$115B
Population2.1M
Small businesses~150,000
Our service fee$0
$50 TOTAL
$50
New Mexico filing fee
1 to 3 business days
Standard processing
$0
Our service fee
$115B
New Mexico GDP
The New Mexico business environment

Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in New Mexico.

$50 formation, no annual report. Sandia and Los Alamos national labs anchor a unique tech and science ecosystem. State income tax 1.7-5.9%. Film industry attracted by tax credits.

State GDP$115BTotal state output
Population2.1MLatest census estimate
Small businesses~150,000Per SBA Office of Advocacy
Notable#1 highest concentration of PhDs (national labs)Distinguishing economic fact
Top industries in New Mexico
Oil & gasFederal labs (Sandia, Los Alamos)Tourism (Santa Fe, Taos)Film productionRenewables
Top cities to file

Where New Mexico businesses are based.

You can form your New Mexico LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.

Albuquerque
Largest city. Sandia National Labs, tech, healthcare.
Santa Fe
State capital. Tourism, art, government.
Las Cruces
Agriculture, New Mexico State University.
Rio Rancho
Suburb of Albuquerque, tech, growing.
Roswell
Oil & gas, tourism, aviation.
Farmington
Oil & gas, growing tech.
New Mexico LLC specifics

The New Mexico formation rules at a glance.

  • $50 filing fee, No annual report required for LLCs
  • Processing: 1 to 3 business days (standard only)
  • Filed with the New Mexico Secretary of State in Santa Fe
  • Top industries: Oil & gas, Federal labs (Sandia, Los Alamos), Tourism (Santa Fe, Taos)

Our take Among the best states for low ongoing compliance burden. No annual report and reasonable formation costs.

NM
The New Mexico Secretary of State

Business Services Division processes LLC formations from Santa Fe. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: No annual report required for LLCs.

FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 1 TO 3 BUSINESS DAYS
What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

How it works

From form to filed in New Mexico, in four steps.

Step 1
Tell us about your businessEntity name, members, and New Mexico address. Five minutes.
Step 2
We file with New MexicoArticles of Organization submitted to the New Mexico Secretary of State same day.
Step 3
EIN, BOI, bankingEIN issued, BOI filed, you can open a New Mexico business bank account.
Step 4
LiveStamped Articles in your vault. New Mexico compliance calendar populated.
Compare to nearby states

New Mexico vs neighbors.

If you can operate from multiple states, here is how New Mexico compares.

Arizona$50Similar low fees, larger economy
Colorado$50Similar low fees, larger economy
Texas$300Much larger oil & gas economy, no income tax
New Mexico$50Among the best states for low ongoing compliance burden. No annual report and reasonable formation costs.
Local resources

New Mexico business resources beyond formation.

After you file, these New Mexico-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.

NM Economic Development DepartmentState business support
NM SBDCStatewide network
Albuquerque Regional Economic AllianceMetro EDC
Santa Fe ChamberCapital city chamber
FAQ

New Mexico-specific LLC questions.

No annual report, really?
Yes. New Mexico does not require LLCs to file an annual report. Simple ongoing compliance.
Why are national labs in NM?
Sandia (Albuquerque) and Los Alamos were established during WW2 for nuclear research. They remain among the largest US science labs.
Why so much film production?
NM offers up to 35% refundable film production tax credit. Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, many movies filmed here.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Mexico?
New Mexico charges a $50 state filing fee. Our service fee is $0. There are no add-on charges from us. Total upfront cost: $50.
How long does it take to form an LLC in New Mexico?
New Mexico processes LLC formations in 1 to 3 business days for standard filings. Standard processing is your only option.
Do I need to live in New Mexico to form an LLC there?
No. You can form a New Mexico LLC from anywhere. You will need a New Mexico Registered Agent (we provide this free for the first year).
What is a New Mexico Registered Agent?
New Mexico requires every LLC to designate a Registered Agent with a physical address in New Mexico. We provide New Mexico Registered Agent service free for the first year, $99/year after.
What about BOI reporting for my New Mexico LLC?
Required for every new LLC at the federal level (FinCEN), regardless of state. We file it for you at no cost as part of formation. Civil penalties for missing it run up to $591/day.

Start your New Mexico LLC in 5 minutes.

Tell us a few details. We file with the New Mexico Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your New Mexico Registered Agent.

Pay only state fee $50 New Mexico fee at cost 60-day money-back

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