State filing requirements for New Mexico.

Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.

Articles of incorporation

While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your staff, officers, volunteers, etc. from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation are available to our clients.
Business entity search
 
https://enterprise.sos.nm.gov/search/business
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/BFS/online/Account
Additional info
 
Fee: $26.95
Processing: 10 weeks (estimate)
Signatures: Original signature required
Corporate annual report

Notes
 
Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state.
Business entity search
 
https://enterprise.sos.nm.gov/search/business
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/BFS/online/Account
Due: Within 30 days of incorporating with the state ; (then) Annually, due same day as 990 (15th day of 5th month after fiscal year end)
Fee: $10.00
Charity registration

Not required for New Mexico.
 
Income/franchise tax exemption

Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
 
Sales tax exemption

Notes
 
To apply for state sales tax exemption, you must first obtain a New Mexico tax ID number. You may visit the Taxpayer Access Point to obtain an ID.
Initial form (e-file)
 
Link: https://tap.state.nm.us/tap/_/#1
Due: n/a
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Required attachments:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents
Tax department

Not required for New Mexico.
Raffles (games of chance)

Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included in our covered services. We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee. Reach out to your state representative for more information.
Filing information
 
Link: https://www.nmgcb.org/gambling-review.aspx
Due: Before event
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
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