Foreign registration price index · New Mexico
3 Best Foreign Registration Services in New Mexico (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Weighted index: cost over three years counts 38%, coverage per dollar 32%
Quick tally
New Mexico: foreign registration price index
1. NM Registered Agent.org: best for one more state, nothing else
Highest valueLine one is NM Registered Agent.org: $199 to register with a year of agent service included, then $99 each year.
A three-year subtotal below Mainstay Filing earns line one.
Line includes
- Registration filing, prepared and sent
- Agent service in year one
Credits
- $199 for the registration
- Agent renews at $99
- Agent service free for year one
Debits
- Limited to one state
2. Mainstay Filing: best for LLCs still expanding
Fifty statesLine 2 goes to Mainstay Filing: $199 beyond New Mexico's fee, then $149 a year for the agent.
Three years total $100 more than NM Registered Agent.org.
After the free year, the agent costs $149 annually, whichever state applies.
Line includes
- State registration handled
- Registered agent free for the first year
- One fee in every state
Credits
- Identical fee in every state
- $199 for the registration
- The first agent year is included
Debits
- $50 more per year for the agent
3. New Mexico Registered Agent.co: best for a nearby filer
Single-state planNext on the ledger: New Mexico Registered Agent.co, with $199 to register with a year of agent service included, then $99 each year.
It matches NM Registered Agent.org to the dollar.
Line includes
- Registration filing, prepared and sent
- Agent service in year one
Credits
- Agent renews at $99
- Agent service free for year one
- $199 for the registration
Debits
- Limited to one state
Cumulative ledger
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NM Registered Agent.org | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Visit NM Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $348 | $497 | $795 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | New Mexico Registered Agent.co | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Visit New Mexico Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Subtotal calculator
New Mexico state fees (official)
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to register | $100 | tax.newmexico.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| 3-year state cost | $100 | Computed from the lines above |
What settled the order
NM Registered Agent.org indexed above Mainstay Filing on three-year cost index, a 38% column.
On the three-year column NM Registered Agent.org sits at $397, which leaves a $100 gap to Mainstay Filing.
Official New Mexico foreign LLC registration fee and rules
To do business in New Mexico with an LLC formed elsewhere, file the Foreign LLC Certificate of Registration with the New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division for $100. Attach certificate of good standing and compliance not older than 30 days.
The penalties for staying unregistered: back fees.
Quoted from: tax.newmexico.gov (read October 2026) per the state
If you file it yourself
Filing on your own leaves only the state's fees, $100 across three years. The service lines add $397 to $497 for the paperwork.
FAQ
What does New Mexico charge an out-of-state LLC to register?
$100 at the state, before $199 in service fees.
What is the three-year subtotal for these services?
Year one plus two renewals comes to $397 to $497.
Which document does the registering?
The registering document is Foreign LLC Certificate of Registration, and the New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division is the office that takes it.
Does New Mexico want a paper from the LLC's home state?
Yes, no more than 30 days old: certificate of good standing and compliance.
What recurring filing comes after registration?
None: foreign LLCs file no recurring report here.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
They never cross in ten years, so the year-one order holds.
Which foreign registration service indexes best in New Mexico?
NM Registered Agent.org indexes first. Mainstay Filing and New Mexico Registered Agent.co follow.
Source lines
- August 2026 confirmation of NMSA 1978, § 53-19-7 and at nmonesource.com.
- October 2026 confirmation of New Mexico Secretary of State at sos.nm.gov.
- October 2026 confirmation of SOS Enterprise online filing portal at enterprise.sos.nm.gov.
- October 2026 confirmation of Business Online Filing Help at api.realfile.rtsclients.com.
- October 2026 confirmation of Taxation and Revenue Department, who at tax.newmexico.gov.
- November 2026 confirmation of New Mexico Statutes Annotated 1978 at nmonesource.com.
- November 13, 2026 reading of the NM Registered Agent.org pricing page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Mainstay Filing New Mexico service page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the New Mexico Registered Agent.co pricing page