How to Get a Business License in Albuquerque, New Mexico

By following a few registration steps, you can be ready to do business in Albuquerque.

According to city-data.com, Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico. Since 2000, its population has grown nearly 18 percent. With the influx of new residents come new opportunities for business in this city. To open a business and receive a business license in Albuquerque, you must complete registration paperwork and pay an annual fee. This process is very straightforward, and you can complete the registration steps in a matter of hours.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access (optional)

Instructions

1. Register with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department to obtain a New Mexico tax identification number. According to the Taxation and Revenue Department, this number will be used to pay state and local gross receipts tax. You can register online for a tax identification number or submit the application form to any tax office in the state.

2. If you are working via the Internet, print and fill out the Albuquerque Business License Application and bring it to the city's Planning Department office. You can also visit the Planning Department office and fill out the form there.According to the city's Planning Department website, your license approval will depend on your business meeting the zoning regulations.

3. Pay the $35 registration fee to the Albuquerque Treasury Department upon approval of your license application. This is a fee that must be paid each year your business is operating. Once your payment is received, you will receive your license.

References

• City-Data: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Albuquerque Planning Department: How Do I Obtain a Business License/Registration?

Resources

• New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department: Register Your Business