Forming an LLC in
New Mexico NM
Checked November 4, 2026 · How we score
Filing fee
$50
Articles of Organization
Annual fee
$0
per year, normalised
State income tax
5.9%
top rate
Cost rank
#4
of 51, first-year fees
New Mexico LLC costs
| Filing fee | $50 |
|---|---|
| Annual report / franchise fee | $0 No annual report, franchise tax or annual fee for LLCs. |
| First-year state fees | $50 |
| Registered agent | Required (about $50–$300/year if you don't use your own address in the state) |
| Newspaper publication | No |
| Anonymous ownership | Yes |
| Processing time | 3 days |
New Mexico taxes for LLCs
| Personal income tax (top) | 5.9% Graduated 1.5%–5.9%. |
|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | 5.9% Flat 5.9% on net income above $500,000; lower graduated rates below that. |
| State sales tax | 5.13% |
| Franchise / gross receipts | Gross receipts tax (GRT) of about 5.125% state plus local, charged on business revenue (typical combined rates 7%–9%). Not a sales tax, but registered businesses must collect it. |
A single-member LLC is a disregarded entity: profit flows to the owner's personal return. Federal income tax applies in every state. Non-US owners without US-source business income generally owe no US income tax but must file Form 5472 with a pro-forma 1120 each year.
Pros and cons
Why form in New Mexico
- $50 to form and no annual report
- Members and managers are not named on public filings
- Keeps costs near zero in later years
Watch out for
- Gross receipts tax applies if you operate in New Mexico
- Fewer banking and investor associations than Delaware
Best for: Foreign founders who want privacy and low upkeep · Online businesses with no New Mexico operations · Holding or freelance LLCs
New Mexico LLC: common questions
How much does an LLC cost in New Mexico?
Filing the Articles of Organization in New Mexico costs $50. After that, expect $0 (New Mexico has no annual report). No annual report, franchise tax or annual fee for LLCs. A commercial registered agent, if you need one, is typically $50–$300 a year extra.
Do I need a registered agent in New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico requires every LLC to keep a registered agent with a physical street address in the state to accept legal and tax notices. You can act as your own agent if you live there, but non-residents and owners who want privacy usually pay a commercial agent, typically $50–$300 a year.
Can a non-US resident form an LLC in New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico does not require US citizenship, residency or an SSN to own an LLC; you need a New Mexico registered agent address and then an EIN from the IRS (by fax or mail with Form SS-4 if you have no SSN). A foreign-owned single-member LLC must also file Form 5472 with the IRS every year, even with no US income. New Mexico does not list members or managers in its public formation documents. US-formed LLCs are exempt from FinCEN beneficial ownership (BOI) reporting after the March 2025 interim rule; only entities formed under foreign law and registered in the US must still report.
Does New Mexico have a state income tax?
Yes. Graduated 1.5%–5.9%. LLC profits normally pass through to the owners' personal returns. Corporate income tax: Flat 5.9% on net income above $500,000; lower graduated rates below that.
Is there an annual report for New Mexico LLCs?
No. New Mexico is one of the few states with no annual report, franchise tax or annual fee for LLCs, so your only ongoing state cost is a registered agent. Keep the registered agent address current.
Sources
New Mexico Secretary of State business filings
- New Mexico Secretary of State / business filing office
- Tax Foundation – 2026 state income tax rates
- LLC University – LLC filing and annual fees by state (cross-check)
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