Intro
If you hired a remote employee in New Mexico and are trying to figure out how to complete a New Mexico state payroll tax registration, you shouldn’t have to read through a super long post written for clicks.
We wrote this guide for founders, HR leaders, and finance / legal / accounting leaders who:
Just want straight, to the point directions on where to go, or
HATE doing this type of work, and are looking for a tool like AbstractOps to streamline it.
If you're either of these types of people, read on!
New Mexico Payroll Tax Registration - Required Departments
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue
- Must be completed prior to unemployment registration
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
- Must be completed after first in-state payroll
- TPA required
- If the registration is saying that the DOR number is not active, you must get a SS-4 letter from the IRS and screenshot the DOR page.
How long does New Mexico typically take to process registrations?
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue and Department of Workforce Solutions typically are processed right away. Secretary of State usually takes 3 - 4 weeks to process.
Is Registration With the Secretary of State Required?
Yes; To complete:
- Must enter stock information
- Corporate officer must sign
- Registered agent must sign
Here's a New Mexico specific guide we put together to save you some aggravation trying to figure it out.
There is an easier way
Use AbstractOps to eliminate the confusion and anxiety of payroll tax registrations.DOL Notes}}While this guide should save you time on New Mexico registrations, if you find yourself feeling anxious about eliminating compliance risk at a larger scale, you'll likely want to:
Automate state registrations and annual reports
Centralize email, snail mail, state ID’s, and registered agents, and
Take control of action items, eliminating risks before they become penalties.
Start the AbstractOps product demo to see how easy this can be.
Note: For the avoidance of doubt, nothing provided here shall contemplate, constitute or include tax or legal advice. Always double check with state agency websites for the most up-to-date requirements.
