Business registration and licenses
Every type of business needs to be registered with certain New Mexico agencies. First steps include obtaining a CRS number with NM Taxation and Revenue. For other requirements, check with the resource organizations listed under “Starting Your Business” and “Keeping it Going and Growing” about specific licensing or government regulations in your particular business sector.
City of Santa Fe Business Licensing and Registrations
200 Lincoln Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-955-6551
The City of Santa Fe business licensing section of the website provides links to different licensing and inspection agencies, Click Here
The City requires a business registration ($35) for companies located in the City. Companies located outside the city limits but doing business in Santa Fe are required to have a business license ($10).
First steps include obtaining a CRS number with NM Taxation and Revenue (if you don’t already have one). To start a business in the City of Santa Fe, First contact the Inspection and Enforcement department to schedule an inspection of the site where your business will be (or is) located, (505) 955-6646. After your business has been approved for zoning, it must then be inspected by the Fire Department for safety. After inspections are completed, download and complete the Business License Application and submit it to the Accounts Payable department, 200 Lincoln Ave (City Hall), room 112 along with the appropriate fee:
Santa Fe Business License instructions
S.F. Business License Application Form
In addition, if you don’t already have a New Mexico Tax ID Number (CRS) you will need to complete:
N.M.Tax ID Number (CRS) Instructions
NOTE: You can complete the New Mexico CRS form along with your Santa Fe Business License form and submit both for processing to the Accounts Payable department. Call Accounts Payable at 505-955-6551 if you have any questions.
Internal Revenue Service
2945 Rodeo Park Drive East
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-986-5264 (recorded general info)
1-800-829-4933 (Business and Specialty tax line), 7am-10pm
Questions about obtaining a new EIN (employer identification number) and about employment taxes and forms, including quarterly tax returns, W-2 and 1099 forms.
Department of Workforce Solutions
www.dws.state.nm.us/dws-startup.html
The Department of Workforce Solutions has a business checklist of various agencies with whom you may need to register your business.
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue
1200 S. St. Francis Drive
505-827-0951
Tax workshops and publications for new businesses. This including, getting a CRS number, when and how to file in New Mexico, corporate income tax forms, combined reporting forms, tax credits and other tax information; helpful staff that will either answer your question or direct you to someone who knows the answer.
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
2550 Cerrillos Road, 87505
505-476-4500
This department oversees 34 boards and commissions that regulate a variety of business industries, from acupuncture to landscape architecture; for a full list, see their website. Helpful staff will direct you to the relevant office for your industry.
New Mexico Secretary of State
www.sos.state.nm.us/sos-Trademarks.html
325 Don Gaspar, suite 300
505-827-3600 or 1-800-477-3632
Limited liability partnerships and foreign limited liability partnerships register with the Secretary of State. Also, questions and information about trademarks.
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
P.E.R.A. Building, 1120 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
1-827-427-5772
Corporations, limited liability corporations and non-profits need to register with the PRC. Check with a business advisor at SCORE or the Small Business Development Center to see which type of business structure makes most sense for your type of business.
Interested in submitting bids for contract work with the State, County, or City? Check the City of Santa Fe’s website http://www.santafebiz.org/ for links to government websites with business contract submission guidelines or the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce’s website http://www.santafechamber.com/.
