Starting an LLC in New Mexico
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
To form an LLC in New Mexico you file the Articles of Organization with the New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division. The current fee could not be confirmed from an official source, so it is not quoted here. New Mexico does not require an annual report from an LLC.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | Not confirmed | Check the state page before filing |
| Annual report | None | New Mexico does not require one |
Registered agent
New Mexico requires one. An LLC must name a registered agent and registered office when it organizes and keep both on file continuously, per the Secretary of State rule at 12.3.4 NMAC implementing NMSA 1978 Section 53-19-5.
What you owe after year one
No periodic report is imposed on LLCs: the Secretary of State's corporation rule (12.3.2 NMAC) sets a biennial report for profit corporations, while the parallel LLC rule (12.3.4 NMAC) contains no reporting obligation. All NM business filings now go through the online enterprise portal.
The official pages
- New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-05. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in New Mexico?”, checked 2026-09-05. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-new-mexico.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in New Mexico?
The fee for the Articles of Organization could not be confirmed from an official state source.
What form do I file to start an LLC in New Mexico?
The Articles of Organization, filed with the New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
Does New Mexico require an annual report for an LLC?
No periodic report is imposed on LLCs: the Secretary of State's corporation rule (12.3.2 NMAC) sets a biennial report for profit corporations, while the parallel LLC rule (12.3.4 NMAC) contains no reporting obligation. All NM business filings now go through the online enterprise portal.
Do I need a registered agent in New Mexico?
Yes. An LLC must name a registered agent and registered office when it organizes and keep both on file continuously, per the Secretary of State rule at 12.3.4 NMAC implementing NMSA 1978 Section 53-19-5.