New Mexico LLC guide
How to form an LLC in New Mexico
Start with the state charge, then look at the bill that comes back. This page separates the one-time filing from recurring state fees so the five-year cost is clear.
- Initial filing
- $50
- Recurring charge
- $0
- Three-year state total
- $50
- Five-year state total
- $50
Articles of Organization, $50
No annual or periodic report fee for LLCs, $0
Filing plus recurring payments in the period.
Annual equivalent: $0.00.
The short answer
Forming an LLC in New Mexico starts with articles of organization, $50. The recurring obligation is no annual or periodic report fee for llcs, $0. Due rule: none
The filing office named in the checked record is New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services. Use the official source on this page for the live form, current fee schedule, and filing channel. State offices change forms and fees, so the verification date matters.
State cost schedule
| Planning period | Initial filing | Recurring payments counted | State total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year one | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Three years | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Five years | $50 | $0 | $50 |
New Mexico still has a recurring filing on the calendar even though the checked record prices it at $0. The obligation is the no annual or periodic report fee for llcs. Because the payment is zero, the recurring column adds nothing to the one-year, three-year, or five-year totals, but the due rule below still controls the deadline. Treat the filing as a calendar duty, not a bill, and confirm the current form with New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services before the first cycle closes.
How to read the recurring fee
New Mexico charges $0 for the no annual or periodic report fee for llcs in the checked record, but the filing itself is real. none A zero payment line does not erase the duty: miss the date and the state can treat the LLC as delinquent even though no money was owed. Confirm the current form with New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services and keep the filing confirmation with the formation records.
Formation checklist
The steps below follow the New Mexico record on this page: formation through New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services, the charge named No annual or periodic report fee for LLCs, and the due rule checked on 2026-10-04.
- Choose the legal name. Search the entity records held by New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services and check the New Mexico name rules before printing cards, signing a lease, or opening accounts.
- Choose the registered agent. The agent needs a qualified New Mexico address and must be available to receive official papers. Decide whether that will be you, another eligible person, or a paid service.
- File the formation document. Submit the form through New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services and pay articles of organization, $50.
- Write the operating agreement. Record owners, contributions, authority, money rules, and exit terms. Keep it with company records even if the state does not collect it.
- Get tax and bank accounts in order. Apply for an EIN when required, open business banking, and separate personal money from company money from day one.
- Calendar the recurring charge. none Add a reminder well before the deadline and save the state confirmation after each filing.
What the state total does not include
The five-year figure on this page is a state formation and recurring-fee total. It does not include income tax, franchise tax beyond a charge explicitly named in the source record, sales tax, payroll tax, local business licenses, industry permits, insurance, bookkeeping, or professional fees.
If the business will operate in another state, price foreign registration there as well. A formation in New Mexico does not remove duties where employees, property, or sales activity create a second registration obligation.
Before you pay for help
A filing service can be worth paying for when your time is tight or the ownership is not simple. Compare the service quote with the state-only baseline in the LLC True Cost Calculator. If a quote bundles a registered agent, ask for the renewal price. Low first-year promotions can become the largest line in year two.
State notes from the checked record
- NMSA 1978 Section 53-19-63 is the complete list of Secretary of State filing, service and copying fees for LLCs and contains no annual, biennial, or other periodic report charge.
- All New Mexico business filings are handled online only through the Secretary of State enterprise portal (sos.nm.gov Business Services).
Next steps
Run the five-year calculator, read the registered agent guide, and keep the recurring report checklist with your formation records.
Common questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Mexico?
The state filing fee in the checked record is $50. Over five years, state filing and recurring state fees total $50 before taxes, licenses, or optional services.
What recurring state charge should I expect in New Mexico?
No annual or periodic report fee for LLCs, $0. Due rule: none
Does this page file the LLC for me?
No. FormThatLLC publishes cost information and a calculator. File through the official state channel or with a professional you choose.
Do I need a registered agent in New Mexico?
Yes. The agent needs a qualified New Mexico address and must be available to receive official papers. You can act as your own agent if you meet the state rules, or pay a service. A paid agent price is not a state fee, so it is kept out of the state totals on this page and entered separately in the calculator.