Form Your New Mexico LLC
Start your business in the Land of Enchantment with the simplest LLC requirements: no annual reports, no franchise tax, and no registered agent needed
Filed in New Mexico
The Land of Enchantment · NM
- State filing fee$50
- Processing time1-3 business days (online)
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$0 (no annual report required) — due No annual report required
- State tax rate4.8%-5.9% graduated corporate income tax
Form your New Mexico LLC — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your New Mexico LLC
Free formation means you pay only the $50 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Organization filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Organization to the New Mexico Secretary of State.
Registered agent
Optional registered agent service — recommended for privacy and compliance.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Operating agreement
Professionally drafted operating agreement — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an LLC in New Mexico
New Mexico offers one of the simplest LLC environments with no annual report, no franchise tax, and no registered agent requirement. The state's growing film industry, space technology sector (Spaceport America), and low cost of living create unique business opportunities.
Low filing fee of just $50
No annual report requirement
No franchise tax for LLCs
Strong privacy protections - no public disclosure of member names
Growing film and space industries
Low cost of living and affordable real estate
Key features of a New Mexico LLC
- No annual report requirement
- No franchise tax
- No registered agent required
- Strong member privacy protections
Major industries in New Mexico
Form your New Mexico LLC in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes 1-3 business days (online).
- 01
Choose Your LLC Name
Your name must include 'Limited Liability Company,' 'LLC,' or 'L.L.C.' Check availability through the New Mexico Secretary of State's business search.
- 02
No Registered Agent Required
New Mexico is unique in that it does not require LLCs to designate a registered agent, though having one is still recommended.
- 03
File Articles of Organization
Submit your Articles of Organization to the New Mexico Secretary of State. The filing fee is $50. Online filing is available.
- 04
Create an Operating Agreement
New Mexico does not require an Operating Agreement, but having one is strongly recommended to define your LLC's management and operations.
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax filing, banking, and hiring employees.
- 06
Register for State Taxes
Register with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department for applicable taxes, including the Gross Receipts Tax.
New Mexico LLC costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
New Mexico LLC requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a New Mexico LLC in 2026.
- File Articles of Organization with New Mexico Secretary of State
- No registered agent required (but recommended)
- Create an Operating Agreement (recommended)
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- No annual report required
- Register for Gross Receipts Tax
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Filing agency
- New Mexico Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Not required
- Operating agreement
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $20 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $50 New Mexico state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, operating agreement, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Organization filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent — 1 year free
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Operating agreement
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
New Mexico LLC questions, answered
Common questions about forming an LLC in New Mexico. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Mexico?
The state filing fee is just $50. There is no annual report and no franchise tax, making New Mexico one of the most affordable states for LLC formation and maintenance. Our service fee starts at $100 plus the state fee.
Does New Mexico require annual reports?
No! New Mexico does not require LLCs to file annual reports or pay any annual fees to maintain the LLC, making it one of the simplest states for ongoing compliance.
Do I need a registered agent in New Mexico?
No. New Mexico is one of the few states that does not require a registered agent for LLCs. However, having one is still recommended to ensure you receive important legal documents.
Does New Mexico protect LLC member privacy?
Yes. New Mexico does not require member or manager names to be listed in the Articles of Organization, providing strong privacy protections.
What is the Gross Receipts Tax in New Mexico?
New Mexico uses a Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) instead of a traditional sales tax. Rates vary by location, typically ranging from 5% to 9%. Businesses must register with the Taxation and Revenue Department.
Is New Mexico good for film production?
Yes. New Mexico offers a 25-35% tax credit for film production, making it one of the top filming destinations. Netflix, NBC Universal, and other studios have major operations in the state.
New Mexico government filing resources
Filing fees for common LLC services
Official New Mexico state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
Filed as 'Application for Name Reservation' under Other Filings in the SOS Enterprise portal (form confirmed in the official Business Online Filing Help PDF).
In New Mexico the good-standing document is the 'Certificate of Status Filing' (verifies the status of a registered business entity).
Learn more$25 flat for certified, file-stamped copies of business filings via 'Business Certified Copies Request Filing' (NOT per page.
$3.00 per document for a certification of appointment or apostille.
NMSA 53-19-63(K): issuing a registration to a foreign LLC = $100.00 (confirmed in the SOS-published statute reprint).
Learn moreNew Mexico levies a gross receipts tax (not a conventional sales tax) and issues NO traditional resale permit/seller's permit.
Learn moreNMSA 53-19-63 (LLC fee statute) does NOT itemize a separate domestic amendment fee (it lists original articles $50, merger/conversion $100, dissolution $25, foreign re…
Learn more$20 for filing a statement of change of address of the registered office and/or change of the registered agent (NMSA 53-19-63).
Learn moreNMSA 53-19-63 (LLC fee schedule) does NOT list a distinct reinstatement fee.
Learn moreNMSA 53-19-63(D): filing articles of dissolution or revocation of dissolution = $25.00 (confirmed in the SOS-published Chapter 53 Article 19 statute reprint).
Learn moreEverything you need to run your New Mexico LLC
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