New Mexico LLC Annual Report

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New Mexico does not require LLCs to file a recurring annual report. Here is what that means and which obligations remain.

New Mexico does not require LLCs to file a recurring annual report with the state, which makes it one of the lighter jurisdictions for ongoing compliance. That does not mean zero obligations: you still need to keep your registered agent current, pay any applicable taxes, and follow any tax-agency filing rules.

What the report is for

In states that do require reports, the filing updates addresses, managers, and the registered agent. In New Mexico, keeping the public record accurate falls to amendments and agent-change filings made when something actually changes.

Cost and frequency

ItemDetail
Filing frequencyNo recurring report
Filing feeNot applicable
Cost per year, averaged$0
National median cost per year$35

When it is due

There is no annual report deadline for New Mexico LLCs. Set a yearly reminder anyway to review your registered agent, addresses, and tax registrations.

What information to have ready

  • LLC name and state file number
  • Principal office and mailing addresses
  • Names and addresses of managers or members, depending on the state
  • Registered agent name and street address
  • Officer or organizer signature and contact details

Late and missed filings

Because no report is due, there is no report penalty. Late tax filings, expired registered agents, and unpaid entity-level taxes are the risks to watch.

New Mexico LLC at a glance

ItemDetail
Filing officeNew Mexico Secretary of State
LLC filing fee$50
Annual reportNot required
Franchise or entity taxNone
State personal income taxYes
Corporation filing fee (for comparison)$100

New Mexico specific notes

New Mexico does not require LLCs to file an annual report, one of the lowest ongoing-burden setups in the country. That makes it popular with privacy-minded single-member LLCs.

Frequently asked questions

Does New Mexico require an LLC annual report?
No. New Mexico does not require a recurring annual report from LLCs, though other filings and taxes may still apply.
How much does the New Mexico LLC report cost?
There is no report fee because no report is required.
What happens if I file late in New Mexico?
Expect a late fee and, if the report stays unfiled, possible administrative dissolution. Reinstating a dissolved LLC typically costs more than filing on time.
Where do I file the New Mexico report?
With the New Mexico Secretary of State, generally through the state's online business portal.

Sources & further reading

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