Incorporating in New Mexico

For complete and current information concerning New Mexico corporations you should go to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission web site. The following is not an attempt to present all you need to know when forming a corporation in New Mexico  but rather to call your attention to just some of the basic information and requirements you may want to know as you submit information to form your corporation.

The information herein is cited from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission web site and New Mexico statutes. While we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, MaxFilings cannot and does not guarantee that all of the information is accurate or complete and/or current and it should therefore be independently verified.

New Mexico corporation name:

A New Mexico corporation name must contain the word "corporation," "incorporated," "company" or "limited," or an abbreviation thereof. The name cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than contained in the articles of incorporation. A name cannot be the same as, or confusingly similar to, the name of other business entities’ names registered or reserved by the state.

New Mexico corporation board of directors:

A New Mexico corporation must have a board of directors consisting of one or more individuals. The articles of incorporation or bylaws may prescribe qualifications for directors who need not be residents of New Mexico or shareholders of the corporation unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws so prescribe. 

New Mexico corporation officers:

A New Mexico corporation shall have officers with the titles, authority and duties described in its bylaws or designated by the board of directors in accordance with the bylaws. One of the officers shall have the responsibility for recording minutes of the meetings of directors and shareholders.

New Mexico corporation shareholders’ and directors’ meetings:

An annual shareholders’ meeting shall be held at the time designated in, or fixed in accordance with the, bylaws. If an annual shareholders’ meeting is not held within any thirteen month period, the district court may, on the application of any shareholder, order a meeting to be held. Special shareholders’ meetings may be called by the board of directors,  the holders of at least ten percent of all the shares entitled to vote at the meeting or such other persons as may be authorized in the corporation’s articles of incorporation or bylaws.  Shareholders’ meetings may be held at any place in or out of New Mexico as designated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws. If no other place is designated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws, shareholders’ meetings shall be held at the corporation’s principal place of business

Regular or special board of directors’ meetings may be held at any place in or out of New Mexico.

New Mexico taxes:

Visit the State of New Mexico Taxation & Revenue web site.

New Mexico Registered Agent:

New Mexico corporations are required to have a registered agent in New Mexico. By having MaxFilings provide you with a professional registered agent, you can be assured that all legal documents, tax documents, annual reports, and correspondence with the state and regulatory agencies will be handled promptly, professionally, and efficiently.

Start forming your corporation now:

If you’re ready to form a New Mexico corporation with MaxFilings, you can start entering your information now. You’re under no obligation, and there is no charge until you actually place your order.

Incorporate in New Mexico