Start a Business in Albuquerque

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

✔ 4 permits⏱ 2-6 weeks💰 $50–$150

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Overview

Starting a business in Albuquerque requires a Business Registration through the Planning Department, Business Registration. Base fee: $50–$150. CRS ID (tax registration) required. No general state business license.

Required Permits

✓Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

✓State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

✓County: health department permit + fire inspection

✓City: business licence/tax certificate

Step-by-Step Process

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

County: health department permit + fire inspection

City: business licence/tax certificate

Costs

Estimated total: $50–$150 depending on permits and inspections.

General Business$50–$150

Restaurant$100–$300

Contact

Planning Department, Business Registration

Phone: 505-924-3650

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Common Mistakes

⚠ NM Gross Receipts Tax (CRS) instead of traditional sales tax

⚠ Bernalillo County for health permits

⚠ Required CRS ID from NM Taxation & Revenue

Choose Your Business Type

Restaurant Food Truck Barber Shop Retail Store Coffee Shop Bar / Nightclub Gym / Fitness Studio Nail Salon Cannabis Dispensary Dog Grooming Bakery Cleaning Service Daycare Center Auto Repair Shop

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