New Mexico nonprofit fee table
| Item | Fee | How often | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Incorporation (nonprofit) | Check with the state | One time | not confirmed source |
| State nonprofit reportDue: 15th day of the 5th month after the end of the tax year | $10 (annual) | annual | verified source |
| Charity registrationNew Mexico Department of Justice (Attorney General), Charitable Organizations Registry | Required; $0 to register, $0 to renew | annual | verified source |
| IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023 | $275 / $600 | One time | verified source |
| IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990 | No IRS fee | Yearly | verified source |
| Registered agent | $0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paid | Yearly | typical market range |
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How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in New Mexico?
Confirmed fees for a small charity in New Mexico come to about $275 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275. Some New Mexico items are not yet confirmed on an official page, so check them with the state before you budget.
What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in New Mexico?
We could not confirm the New Mexico filing fee on an official page in our latest check. Check the current fee with the state filing office.
Does New Mexico require charity registration?
Required; $0 to register, $0 to renew. Registration and annual report via NM-COROS; no fee shown, $100 penalty for late registration/report. Audit required if revenue > $500,000 or expenses > $750,000.
Does a New Mexico nonprofit have to file a yearly report?
$10 (annual). $10 for first report (within 30 days of incorporation) and each annual report; $10 late penalty (12.3.3 NMAC).
Official sources
Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.
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