How to open an LLC in New Mexico from abroad
Form your company in 1–3 days. No travel, no SSN. Sell-U handles everything.
Why New Mexico?
New Mexico is a strong play for Latin American founders: no annual report plus strong owner privacy. $50 filing fee, $0 annual fee and approval in 1–3 days. If you want the LLC with the lowest recurring cost and maximum privacy, New Mexico is your state.
Lowest filing fee + no Annual Report
With just $50 to form it and $0 in annual reports, New Mexico offers the lowest recurring cost of any state. Ideal for founders who want to keep their LLC active with minimal spend.
Owner privacy
New Mexico does not require LLC members to be disclosed. Your beneficial ownership stays out of public state records.
Solid asset protection
New Mexico offers standard charging order protection for LLCs, shielding your personal assets if the LLC is sued. Keep in mind it is not as robust as Wyoming’s, which extends charging order protection even to single-member LLCs.
How to open your New Mexico LLC: step by step
You can do the whole process on your own. Steps 2 and 4 are where foreign founders get stuck the most, and that is exactly where Sell-U takes over.
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01
Choose your LLC name
It must end in "LLC" or "L.L.C." and be unique in New Mexico. Check availability on sos.state.nm.us. There is no name reservation fee.
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Appoint a New Mexico Registered Agent
A person or company with a physical New Mexico address that receives legal mail. It cannot be you if you live outside the US.
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File the Articles of Organization
The document that creates your LLC with the New Mexico Secretary of State. Official filing fee: $50. Approval time: 1–3 days.
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04
Get your EIN from the IRS
The Employer Identification Number is the US equivalent of the RFC in Mexico or the NIT in Colombia. Without an SSN you must file Form SS-4 by fax or mail. It takes 4–8 weeks if you do it yourself.
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05
Draft your Operating Agreement
It defines how your LLC runs: members, ownership percentages, decisions and distributions. It is not filed with the state, but banks and partners almost always ask for it.
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06
Open your bank account and start operating
With your LLC and EIN you can open an account with Mercury, Relay or Wise Business. Approval depends on each financial institution and is not guaranteed. Sell-U can guide you through it.
What your LLC will cost you next year.
No hidden fees. New Mexico stands out for having no Annual Report: the lowest recurring cost in the country.
| Item | Details | Amount (USD) | Frequency |
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| Articles of Organization | Official filing fee with the New Mexico Secretary of State. | $50 | One-time |
| Registered Agent | Required annual service for LLCs without a physical office in New Mexico. | $125 | Annual |
| Annual Report | New Mexico does not require an Annual Report for LLCs. | $0 | Not applicable |
| Federal taxes | One member: Forms 5472 + 1120. Two or more: a partnership return + a K-1 for each member. | From $150 | Annual |
| Sales Tax | New Mexico has no state sales tax. | 0% | Not applicable |
Sell-U includes the EIN and Operating Agreement in your formation package. With no Annual Report, New Mexico offers the lowest recurring cost in the country.
What comes due every year (and the penalties if you forget).
Forming the LLC is just the beginning. These are the dates to keep on your calendar.
| Obligation | Due date | Cost | Penalty for missing it |
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| Annual Report | New Mexico does not require one | $0: not applicable | Not applicable |
| Registered Agent renewal | Your LLC’s anniversary | $125 | Loss of good standing |
| Federal taxes | April 15 | Depends on structure | IRS penalties and interest |
| GRT / Sales Tax (if applicable) | Monthly or quarterly | Variable | Only if you have nexus in New Mexico |
Forget the deadlines. Sell-U tracks them for you.
Registered Agent, BOI and tax reminders. We alert you 60 days before every deadline.
What matters, no fluff.
Don’t see your question? Write to us and a specialist will reply within 24 hours, in English or Spanish.
Do I need an SSN or to live in the US to open my New Mexico LLC?
How soon will my LLC be up and running?
Does New Mexico really have no Annual Report?
Can I open a bank account for my LLC without traveling to the US?
Why New Mexico and not Delaware or Wyoming?
Your New Mexico LLC, ready in 1–3 days.
Tell us about your business. A specialist will reach out within 24 hours with a tailored plan and fixed pricing.
- LLC + EIN + Registered Agent, all included
- No SSN. No travel. 100% remote.
- Support in Spanish or English, on Latin American hours
- Secure payment in USD, no hidden fees
Start your New Mexico LLC
Takes less than 2 minutes.