New Mexico Articles of Organization

Articles of organization form your New Mexico LLC.

Preparing and filing your articles of organization is the first step in starting your limited liability company (LLC). Approval of this document secures your business name and creates the legal entity of the LLC. Only after this approval can you obtain a Federal Tax ID (EIN), open a bank account, sign contracts, and otherwise conduct business.

Benefits

Incorporating provides many important benefits:

  • Limits the liability of the members (owners) and managers
  • Fulfills statutory requirements to register your business name
  • Adds credibility

Fast Facts

Agency:New Mexico Secretary of State - Business Services Division
Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50 + optional $100-150 expedite fee

Turnaround:

~2 months. ~2 business days for $100 expedite fee. ~1 business day for $150 expedite fee.

Law:

NMAC §53-19-8

Notes:
  • File signed original, one copy, registered agent statement, and filing fee
  • Expedite fees require a separate check or money order, or your document will be immediately rejected.
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