 New Mexico |  South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| All-in to start with usOur $40 fee with the EIN, the registered agent for the first year, and the state fee. | $136.95 | $210 |
| State filing fee | $51.95 | $125 |
| Typical approval time | 1–3 business days | 1–3 business days |
| What the state asks each year | None | None |
| Yearly state cost, about | $0 | $0 |
| Total over 5 years, aboutFormation, then four years of registered agent ($45) and state fees. Excludes bookkeeping and IRS filings, which are the same in every state. | $316.95 | $390 |
| State income tax on wages | Yes | Yes |
| Owners in the public formation document | Not listed | Can be listed |
| Newspaper publication after formation | No | No |
New Mexico against South Carolina
Advantages
- Cheaper to form: $51.95 state fee against $125 in South Carolina.
- No annual report and no annual fee.
- Owners are not named in the public formation document.
Disadvantages
None against South Carolina.
South Carolina against New Mexico
Advantages
- No annual report and no annual fee.
Disadvantages
- Costs $73.05 more to form than New Mexico.
- Owners can appear in the public state record.
Which one to choose
For the lowest cost over time, New Mexico: about $73.05 less over five years.
If your company will have staff, an office or a warehouse in one particular state, form it there: otherwise you register in that state anyway. Federal taxes and IRS filings are the same in every state.
General information about the states, not legal or tax advice. State fees change occasionally; the price at checkout is the price you pay.
New Mexico or South Carolina
Questions about this comparison
Is a New Mexico or a South Carolina LLC cheaper?
New Mexico is cheaper to form: $136.95 all-in with us, against $210. Each year after, New Mexico costs the state about $0 and South Carolina about $0, plus $45 for the registered agent.
Which is faster, New Mexico or South Carolina?
New Mexico usually approves an LLC in 1–3 business days, South Carolina in 1–3 business days. We file within 48 hours of payment in either state.
Can a non-US resident form an LLC in New Mexico or South Carolina?
Yes, in both. Neither state asks for citizenship or residency, and the registered agent we include provides the in-state address. The EIN is included without an SSN.
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