New Mexico

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

Articles of incorporation

Business entity search
 
https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/BFS/online/CorporationBusinessSearch
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/BFS/online/Account
Additional info
 
Fee: $25
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://portal.sos.state.nm.us/BFS/online/CorporationBusinessSearch
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

 

Income/franchise tax 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

Raffle (games of chance)

Filing information
 
Link: https://www.nmgcb.org/gambling-review.aspx
Due: Before event
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge