A company in New Mexico
What it costs to register, what you owe each year and when, how long the state takes and what I do at each step. State fees are passed through at cost. The lowest cost and no .
- State fee
- $52
- Our service
- $89
- Forming an LLC
- $141
- Yearly state cost
- No yearly cost
What it costs to register
The state fee is paid exactly as the state charges it. Our service goes on top. Pick a company type to see the breakdown.
- State filing fee
- $50
- Online payment surcharge
- $2
- FairEntity service
- $89
- Total to pay today
- $141
- Document filed
- Articles of Organization
- What the state charges afterwards
- No yearly cost
The total includes the first year of the inside our formation service.
Form in New MexicoWhat you owe each year
Obligations change by state and company type. I note each date and remind you at 60, 30 and 7 days.
New Mexico calendar
Not applicable
LLC
have no and no annual fee.
About March 15, every 2 years
C-Corp
Corporation biennial report ($25). One source cites an initial report within 30 days of incorporation, without official confirmation.
What the state says
- LLC
- No annual report and no annual fee for LLCs
- C-Corp
- Corporate biennial report, about March 15 every 2 years
What the state adds up to over time
Only the state fee or tax for an LLC, without our services. Move the years.
New Mexico charges no yearly fee to LLCs.
Approximate. It depends on the month you register and on whether the state charges by assets; it leaves out late penalties.
How long the state takes
These are the state's times, not a promise from us. Where the state does not publish them, I say so.
- LLC
- Not officially confirmed. One source cites 1 to 3 business days; others, 1 to 2 weeks or longer.
- C-Corp
- Not confirmed.
- Rush filing
- Sources conflict: some cite rush filing at $100 (about 2 business days) or $150 (about 1 business day); others say none exists. Nothing on the official site confirms either.
Data confidence
Read from the state's official source.
If a time changes, I tell you in your file before you notice.
Documents
What is filed with the state and what ends up in your file.
- Articles of OrganizationFiled with the state to create the company.LLC
- Articles of IncorporationFiled with the state to create the company.C-Corp
- Operating Agreement or BylawsThe internal rules: an for an and Bylaws for a corporation. I prepare them.
- EIN letterThe federal tax number. I request it from the IRS once the filing is approved; without an SSN or , I prepare the SS-4 for you to sign.
- Registered agent contractThe first year of agent service comes with the formation. I keep the renewal date.
- Obligations calendarEvery state date in one place, with reminders at 60, 30 and 7 days.
What I do in New Mexico
You give me your details once. I do the rest and write it all in your file.
- 01
Check that New Mexico fits you
I explain the difference with the other states using the numbers on this page. The decision is yours; a lawyer or accountant can advise on your case.
- 02
Prepare and file the registration
I prepare the state document with your details and file it online. I ask only for what is needed.
- 03
Order the registered agent
The first year of agent service is included. Afterwards I warn you before it expires.
- 04
Prepare your Operating Agreement or Bylaws
The internal rules of your company, ready to sign.
- 05
Request the EIN
Once the filing is approved I request it from the IRS for you. If you have no SSN or , I prepare the SS-4 for you to sign; it usually takes 4 to 10 business days.
- 06
Watch your dates
I note every state obligation and remind you at 60, 30 and 7 days. If you want, I prepare and file the report; the state fee is charged at cost.
Details worth knowing
- An pays no and no annual fee.
- The owners' names are not published in the filing.
- Filing is online only, and the state does not publish its fee outside the portal; that is why I confirm it before charging you.
- Filing is online only and requires uploading the registered agent's acceptance statement as a PDF.
- Paying by card adds a surcharge; other sources cite about $1 to $1.95.
- The corporation fee runs from $100 to $1,000: $1 per 1,000 authorized shares.
- The state does not publish its fee table outside a login portal. The $50 LLC fee was cross-checked against a filed form and four sources.
How it compares with the other states
The four most used states, with the current fees in our catalog. Open each one for the detail.
| State | Good for | LLC filing | C-Corp filing | Yearly LLC | Yearly C-Corp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | Low yearly cost and owner privacy | $103.75 | $103.75 | $60 a year | $60 a year |
| Delaware | Startups that plan to raise investment | $110 | $109 | $400 a year | $225 a year |
| Florida | Businesses operating in Florida | $125 | $70 | $138.75 a year | $150 a year |
| New MexicoThis state | The lowest cost and no annual report | $52 | $102 | No yearly cost | $25 every 2 years |
Only what the state charges. FairEntity's service is added once, when you form.
Common questions about New Mexico
Is New Mexico or Wyoming better for me?
charges an nothing yearly; charges a $60 minimum a year. 's data is confirmed at the official source, 's is not yet. Fae compares the two with your case.
Is the $50 fee confirmed?
It is cross-checked against a filed form and several sources, but the state does not publish it outside its portal. I confirm it before charging you.
Are the owners' names published?
Not in the filing. What else is published in your case Fae explains, and a lawyer can confirm it.
What do I pay the state and what do I pay FairEntity?
The state fee is charged at cost and is the same one anyone filing there would pay. FairEntity charges the formation service separately. You see both lines apart before you pay.
Do I need an address in New Mexico?
The must have a physical address in the state, which is why I order one inside the formation. What else applies to your case you talk through with Fae using your details, and a lawyer can confirm it.
What happens if I miss a date?
States charge late penalties, and in some cases the company can lose its good standing. That is why I keep every date and warn you at 60, 30 and 7 days.
Do I need an EIN and an ITIN too?
The is your company's tax number and you need it for the bank and taxes. The is yours, a separate service, and not required to request the .
Does this company have to file Form 5472?
The IRS usually asks for it from US companies with foreign owners, even with no income. I do not file tax returns; I remind you it exists and that you should review it each year with an accountant who knows this case.
Can I change state later?
Ask Fae with your case. It depends on the company type and what you have already filed, and a lawyer can confirm the path.
Estimated fees; confirmed before filing
Sources: sos.nm.gov, api.realfile.rtsclients.com, enterprise.sos.nm.gov, llcuniversity.com, fileforms.com, blog.mycorporation.com, harborcompliance.com
This is general information, not legal or tax advice.
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