Kept simple · New Mexico
3 Best LLC Services in New Mexico (2026), Kept Simple
At a glance
- State fee
- $50, paid once
- Then
- No report
- Registered agent
- Yes, it is required
- Our pick
- Mainstay Filing, New Mexico Registered Agent.co then NM Registered Agent.org
New Mexico, ranked
Prices come from each company's own page. Method.1. Mainstay Filing: best for formation and agent, one price
$199 a year, plus the $50 state fee
Mainstay Filing ranks first in New Mexico. Renewal holds at $199, and the price covers formation and the registered agent.
The $200 extra over New Mexico Registered Agent.co across three years pays for coverage outside New Mexico.
Includes
- LLC formation, filed
- Registered agent for a year
- EIN application
- State fees passed through
Good
- No jump at renewal ($199)
- EIN application included
- $199 a year covers filing, agent
Against
- Pays $100 more each year than New Mexico Registered Agent.co
- Less to bundle in this state
2. New Mexico Registered Agent.co: best for a one-state LLC
Form for $199. Renew at $99
New Mexico Registered Agent.co ranks second. $199 forms the LLC, and the agent renews at $99.
Includes
- New Mexico formation filing
- Year-one agent
Good
- No agent charge in year one
- $99 a year from year two
- $199 plus the state fee to form
Against
- $99 to apply for your EIN
3. NM Registered Agent.org: best for another local option
Form for $199. Renew at $99
NM Registered Agent.org ranks third. $199 forms the LLC, and the agent renews at $99.
Price for price, a tie with New Mexico Registered Agent.co.
Includes
- New Mexico formation filing
- Year-one agent
Good
- No agent charge in year one
- $199 plus the state fee to form
- $99 a year from year two
Against
- $99 to apply for your EIN
Side by side
| # | Company | Year one | After year one | Total | Includes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | LLC formation, filed; registered agent for a year; EIN application | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | New Mexico Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | New Mexico formation filing; Year-one agent | Visit New Mexico Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | NM Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | New Mexico formation filing; Year-one agent | Visit NM Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The facts
What does an LLC cost to form here?
$50 to the state. $199 more if a service files for you.
With the recurring report, state fees reach $50 in three years. from nmonesource.com, October 2026, kept short
What do I file?
You submit one filing, the Articles of Organization, to the New Mexico Secretary of State.
Law: NMSA 1978, § 53-19-7. from nmonesource.com, October 2026, kept short
Is a registered agent required?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
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.
from nmonesource.com, October 2026, kept short
What comes after formation?
There is no report to file.
Can I file it myself?
A service is optional. State fees alone are $50 over three years.
A service adds $397 to $597 over three years.
What put the first pick first?
Mainstay Filing wins on work included. That check carries 27%.
Two checks carry most of the weight: three-year cost (38%) and work included (27%).
It still leads on coverage, by less than where a report exists.
What New Mexico requires to form an LLC
| Requirement | Rule or amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LLC filing fee | $50 | from nmonesource.com, October 2026, kept short |
| Registered agent | Yes, it is required | from nmonesource.com, October 2026, kept short |
| Three-year state total | $50 | The rows above, added |
Also asked
Who files the EIN application?
Add-on prices for the EIN application: $99 from New Mexico Registered Agent.co, $99 from NM Registered Agent.org. Mainstay Filing includes it.
What are the three-year totals?
Across three years: Mainstay Filing at $597, New Mexico Registered Agent.co at $397, NM Registered Agent.org at $397, with state fees on top.
Where do the figures come from?
State fees come from New Mexico's official documents. Service prices come from each company's price page. Both are dated here.
Must I use a service?
No law requires a service. It is a paid convenience.
What does the LLC owe yearly?
There is no report to file.
Which ranks first in New Mexico?
Put Mainstay Filing first, and New Mexico Registered Agent.co and NM Registered Agent.org after.
Sources
- Entry for NMSA 1978, § 53-19-7 and: read at nmonesource.com, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Mainstay Filing New Mexico service page, read November 13, 2026
- New Mexico Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- NM Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026