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LLC formation services compared in New Mexico (2026)
The New Mexico filing fee is $50. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $249 in year 1; the other four services range from $50 to $299.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in New Mexico
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $50 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $89 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $149 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $249 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $299 |
New Mexico filing details
- State filing fee
- $50
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Filed with
- New Mexico Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- None with the state
- Registered agent
- Required. A New Mexico resident, or a corporation, LLC or partnership formed in New Mexico or authorized there whose place of business is the registered office.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $50 state fee = $249 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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New Mexico questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Mexico with a service?
In year 1, from $50 (Bizee) to $299 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and New Mexico’s $50 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $249.
What does New Mexico charge to file an LLC?
$50, paid to the New Mexico Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization. Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a New Mexico LLC?
Yes. A New Mexico resident, or a corporation, LLC or partnership formed in New Mexico or authorized there whose place of business is the registered office.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- NMSA 1978, § 53-19-7 (Limited Liability Company Act — Formation) and § 53-19-8 (Articles of organization); filing fee set by NMSA 1978, § 53-19-63(A) (multira state research spine): nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/4400/1/document.do, checked August 12, 2026
- New Mexico Secretary of State, Corporations and Business Services Division (multira state research spine): www.sos.nm.gov/business-services/, checked August 12, 2026
- New Mexico Secretary of State, Corporations and Business Services Division (multira state research spine): www.sos.nm.gov/online-services/, checked August 12, 2026
- New Mexico report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): www.sos.nm.gov/business-services/start-a-business/domestic-nm-llc-formation/, checked August 12, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).