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New Mexico State Law

What is State Law? State laws are statutes, regulations, and requirements enacted by the New Mexico state legislature and government agencies. These cover business formation, taxation, employment requirements, professional licensing, and financing programs that apply statewide. Always verify current information directly with the issuing agency before making business decisions.

NM Business Registration

Licensing

New Mexico businesses must register with the Secretary of State before conducting business. Sole proprietors using a trade name must file a DBA with the county clerk. Businesses with employees…

Source: NM Secretary of State

NM Unemployment Insurance Employer Registration

Employment

New Mexico employers who pay $1,500 or more in wages in any calendar quarter or employ at least one worker in 20 weeks of a year must register with the…

Source: NM Department of Workforce Solutions

NM Job Training Incentive Program

Financing

The New Mexico Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) provides reimbursement grants to businesses for the cost of training newly hired employees in new or expanding New Mexico facilities. Reimbursement rates…

Source: NM Economic Development Department

NM Small Business Investment Corporation

Financing

The New Mexico Small Business Investment Corporation (NMSBIC) provides capital to small business lending institutions and CDFIs that in turn make loans to New Mexico small businesses. The program focuses…

Source: NM Small Business Investment Corporation

NM Home-Based Business Rules

Home Business

Home-based businesses in New Mexico are regulated by local city and county zoning ordinances. Most jurisdictions permit home occupations as an accessory residential use subject to restrictions on signage, customer…

Source: NM Economic Development Department

NM LLC Formation Requirements

Formation

New Mexico LLCs are formed by filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State and paying a $50 fee. All LLCs must designate a registered agent with a New…

Source: NM Secretary of State

NM Corporation Formation

Formation

New Mexico corporations are formed by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State and paying a minimum $100 fee based on authorized shares. Corporations must designate a registered…

Source: NM Secretary of State

NM Biennial Report Filing

Formation

New Mexico corporations must file a Biennial Report with the Secretary of State every two years. The filing fee is $25. New Mexico LLCs are not required to file periodic…

Source: NM Secretary of State

NM Corporate Income Tax

Taxes

New Mexico imposes a corporate income tax on C corporations with rates from 4.8% on income up to $500,000 to 5.9% on income above $1 million. Corporations file Form CIT-1…

Source: NM Taxation and Revenue Department

NM Gross Receipts Tax

Taxes

New Mexico imposes a Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) on persons engaged in business in the state. The statewide rate is 5%, with local additions bringing combined rates to between 5%…

Source: NM Taxation and Revenue Department

NM Minimum Wage

Employment

New Mexico minimum wage is $12.00 per hour as of January 1, 2023. Tipped employees must receive at least $3.00 per hour provided tips bring total compensation to the minimum…

Source: NM Department of Workforce Solutions

NM Workers Compensation Insurance

Employment

New Mexico employers with three or more employees must carry workers compensation insurance. Employers in the construction industry must provide coverage regardless of the number of employees. Coverage may be…

Source: NM Workers Compensation Administration

NM Professional Licensing

Licensing

New Mexico professional licensing is administered by the Regulation and Licensing Department, which oversees boards covering contractors, engineers, architects, real estate agents, financial professionals, and healthcare providers. License applications and…

Source: NM Regulation and Licensing Department

NM Contractor Licensing

Licensing

New Mexico requires all contractors performing work valued at $50,000 or more to be licensed by the Construction Industries Division. Contractors must pass an exam, demonstrate financial responsibility, and carry…

Source: NM Construction Industries Division

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