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Corporation Filing Fees in New Mexico

In New Mexico, filing articles of incorporation costs $1 per 1,000 authorized shares, with a $100 minimum and $1,000 maximum, and the biennial report costs $25.

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New Mexico at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$100 minimum
$1 per 1,000 authorized shares, at least $100 and at most $1,000.
Annual report fee
$25 (biennial report)
Report frequency
Every two years
A first report is due within 30 days after incorporation, then every two years by the 15th day of the 4th month after the tax year ends.

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The rules in New Mexico

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in New Mexico?

Articles of incorporation fee in New Mexico: $100 minimum. $1 per 1,000 authorized shares, at least $100 and at most $1,000.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in New Mexico?

Annual report fee in New Mexico: $25 (biennial report).

How often does a corporation in New Mexico have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in New Mexico: Every two years. A first report is due within 30 days after incorporation, then every two years by the 15th day of the 4th month after the tax year ends.

Where do the New Mexico corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from N.M. Stat. 53-2-1 and N.M. Stat. 53-5-2. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.