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New Mexico . 2026 filing guide

New Mexico Secretary of State filings, deadlines, and how to do them right.

Annual reports, business search, registered agent changes, reinstatement, dissolution, tax registration. Every New Mexico filing explained, plus the business environment, regulatory bodies, and a year-round compliance calendar. Verified against the New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division as of June 2026.

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Verified against New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division on Jun 12, 2026
Agency
New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Branded as New Mexico Business Services
Phone
505-827-3600
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm MT
Annual due
Anniversary (Corps); LLCs do not file
$200 penalty (Corps)
Processing
2-3 business days
Online filings
New Mexico business environment

Why founders choose New Mexico (and what to know first)

New Mexico LLCs do not file annual reports. Anonymous LLC option (members not on public record). Low formation fee. Note: GRT applies more broadly than typical sales tax.

Economy
~$110B economy
Registered entities
~200,000 active entities
New formations / year
~30,000 annually
Key industries
Oil and gas, federal labs (Los Alamos, Sandia), film + TV production, agriculture, tourism
New Mexico tax profile

Tax obligations at a glance

Tax type Where New Mexico stands
State income tax1.7% to 5.9%
Corporate income tax4.8% to 5.9% graduated
Sales tax4.875% state Gross Receipts Tax + 0-4% local
Franchise tax$50 minimum Corporate Franchise Tax; LLCs exempt

Tax obligations depend on entity type, where you operate, and where revenue is sourced. Consult a licensed CPA for entity-specific advice. File.Business connects you with vetted CPAs in New Mexico on request.

Beyond the SoS

Other New Mexico agencies your business will touch

The Secretary of State handles formation and corporate filings. These agencies handle the rest of your New Mexico compliance.

New Mexico Taxation + Revenue Dept
505-827-0700

Gross Receipts Tax, income tax, withholding

New Mexico Dept of Workforce Solutions
505-841-8405

Unemployment insurance

NM Office of Superintendent of Insurance
505-827-4601

Insurance licensing

NM Workers Compensation Administration
505-841-6000

Workers comp

NM Construction Industries Division
505-476-4700

Contractor licensing

NM Alcoholic Beverage Control
505-476-4875

Alcohol licensing

New Mexico compliance calendar

Year-round filings every New Mexico business should know

Recurring federal and state deadlines that affect New Mexico businesses. Our Compliance Calendar tracks these and 200+ others against your entity.

WhenWhat is due
Anniversary (Corps); LLCs do not fileNew Mexico annual filing deadline
Jan 31W-2 and 1099 deadlines (federal, applies to all state employers)
Mar 15Form 1065 and 1120-S deadline (pass-through entities)
Apr 15Form 1040 + Q1 federal estimated tax
Jun 15Q2 federal estimated tax
Sep 15Q3 federal estimated tax. Extended 1120-S / 1065
Oct 15Extended 1040 / 1120 deadline
Dec 31Year-end. BOI updates due within 30 days of beneficial-owner changes (FinCEN).
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How-to . LLC formation

How to form an LLC in New Mexico: step by step

Each step explained with what New Mexico requires. File.Business handles all of this for $0 service fee plus the $50 state fee.

1
Pick a name

Search the state business name database to confirm the name is distinguishable. Must include LLC, L.L.C., or Limited Liability Company.

2
Choose a registered agent

State street address required (no P.O. Box). The agent must accept the appointment and be available during business hours.

3
File the Articles of Organization

Submit to the Secretary of State with the state filing fee. Online filing is the fastest channel.

4
Draft the operating agreement

Not filed with the state but legally important. Defines members, contributions, distributions, and manager rules.

5
Apply for an EIN

IRS Form SS-4. Online if a member has an SSN; mail/fax if all members are non-US.

6
Open a business bank account

Most banks require: Articles, EIN letter, operating agreement, and beneficial-owner ID.

7
Register for state tax accounts

Department of Revenue for sales tax, withholding accounts if hiring employees.

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Disclosure. File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Filing fees and deadlines verified against the New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed New Mexico attorney or CPA.

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