 Texas |  New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| All-in to start with usOur $40 fee with the EIN, the registered agent for the first year, and the state fee. | $392 | $136.95 |
| State filing fee | $307 | $51.95 |
| Typical approval time | 3–5 business days | 1–3 business days |
| What the state asks each year | Franchise tax report (no tax under threshold) | 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. | $572 | $316.95 |
| State income tax on wages | None | Yes |
| Owners in the public formation document | Can be listed | Not listed |
| Newspaper publication after formation | No | No |
Texas against New Mexico
Advantages
- No state income tax on wages.
- A large economy, and a name that reads well on an invoice.
Disadvantages
- Costs $255.05 more to form than New Mexico.
- Slower approval: usually 3–5 business days.
- Owners can appear in the public state record.
New Mexico against Texas
Advantages
- Cheaper to form: $51.95 state fee against $307 in Texas.
- Faster approval: usually 1–3 business days, against 3–5 business days.
- Owners are not named in the public formation document.
Disadvantages
- Has a state income tax, though it normally only reaches income connected to the state.
Which one to choose
New Mexico comes out ahead on both cost and speed: about $255.05 less over five years, and usually approved in 1–3 business days.
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.
Texas or New Mexico
Questions about this comparison
Is a Texas or a New Mexico LLC cheaper?
New Mexico is cheaper to form: $136.95 all-in with us, against $392. Each year after, Texas costs the state about $0 and New Mexico about $0, plus $45 for the registered agent.
Which is faster, Texas or New Mexico?
Texas usually approves an LLC in 3–5 business days, New Mexico in 1–3 business days. We file within 48 hours of payment in either state.
Can a non-US resident form an LLC in Texas or New Mexico?
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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