New Mexico
A popular choice for international founders
Start an LLC in New Mexico from anywhere in the world.
The lowest running cost in the country: no annual report and no annual fee.
State fee
$51.95
Processing
1–3 business days
Each year
None
- Articles of Organization filed with the state of New Mexico
- Registered agent with a New Mexico street address, 12 months
- EIN from the IRS, no SSN needed
- Operating agreement and compliance calendar
- Introduction to Mercury for a US business bank account
Your price
The registered agent renews at $45 a year; nothing else recurs with us. No annual state report.
Start in New MexicoAfter you pay
What happens with your New Mexico LLC
Filed within 48 hours
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with New Mexico, with the registered agent in place. The state typically takes 1–3 business days.
EIN from the IRS
As soon as the state approves, your EIN application goes to the IRS. The EIN letter usually arrives within a few business days and lands on your order page.
Bank and bookkeeping
With your articles, EIN letter and operating agreement you apply at Mercury through our introduction. Add CORA and your bookkeeping is ready the same day.
Good to know
Forming a New Mexico LLC from abroad
Who can form a New Mexico LLC
Anyone. New Mexico does not ask members or managers of an LLC to be US citizens or residents, and you do not need to travel to the United States. What the state does require is a registered agent with a street address in New Mexico, which is part of every order with us.
How the filing works
A New Mexico LLC comes into existence when the state accepts the Domestic LLC Articles of Organization. We prepare and file it for you within 48 hours of your payment. The state usually needs 1–3 business days after that. The state filing fee is $51.95, passed on at cost.
What it costs each year
New Mexico is one of the few states with no annual report and no annual fee for an LLC. After the first year the only recurring cost with us is the registered agent at $45 a year.
Taxes in New Mexico
New Mexico has a state income tax, but it applies to income connected to the state. A foreign-owned LLC with no office, staff or customers in New Mexico often has little or no state tax to pay; federal reporting to the IRS applies in every state. This is general information, not tax advice.
Privacy
The Domestic LLC Articles of Organization in New Mexico does not list the owners of the LLC, so your name does not appear in the public state register. The state, the IRS and your bank still know who owns the company.
New Mexico FAQ
Questions about a New Mexico LLC
How much does a New Mexico LLC cost with startyour.llc?
$136.95 in total: $40 for our work with the EIN included, $45 for the registered agent for the first year, and the $51.95 state filing fee.
How long does it take to form an LLC in New Mexico?
We file within 48 hours of payment. New Mexico typically takes 1–3 business days to approve. Your EIN follows within a few business days of the approval.
Can a non-US resident own a New Mexico LLC?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for members or managers. You need a registered agent in New Mexico, which we include.
Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN for my New Mexico LLC?
No. The IRS issues EINs to foreign-owned LLCs without an SSN or ITIN. We prepare the application, you sign it online, and we handle it with the IRS.
What does New Mexico require every year?
Nothing at state level: no annual report and no annual fee. You keep a registered agent and meet your federal IRS filings.
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