Starting a Business

Whether you’re just starting out or an existing business with questions about a planned expansion, these offices are a good place to start.

CITY OF LAS CRUCES
Business License Registration
The Community Development Department administers the processing and issuance of business registrations and licensing for any type of business activity within the city. This includes commercial enterprises, restaurants, home occupations, and temporary businesses such as firework stands, seasonal sales and special events.
las-cruces.org
700 North Main Street Las Cruces, NM 88001    (575) 541-2287

Permits & Inspections
The Community Development Department’s Permitting and Inspection Section offers the following services to assist you in obtaining valuable information about the permit, construction and inspection process.
las-cruces.org
700 North Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001    (575) 528-3222

Planning & Zoning
The Community Development Department addresses all zoning issues for the City from initial zoning requests to special use permits. The Zoning Administrators provide a variety of services involving initial zoning, zone change requests, statements of zoning, special use permits, planned unit developments, Nonconforming Use Certificates and variances.
las-cruces.org
700 North Main Street Las Cruces, NM 88001    (575) 528-3049

CITY OF SUNLAND PARK
Community Development
The Sunland Park Community Development office manages business registrations, licensing, permits, and inspections for the City of Sunland Park.
cospnm.org
1000 McNutt Suite A, Sunland Park, NM    (575) 589-3631

CITY OF ANTHONY
The City of Anthony Community Development office manages business registrations, licensing, permits, and inspections within the city limits.
cityofanthonynm.com
320 Lincoln St., Anthony, NM    (575) 882-2983

TOWN OF MESILLA
Community Development
mesilla-nm.org
2231 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla, NM 88046    (575) 524-3262 ext. 104

VILLAGE OF HATCH
Codes Department
The Hatch Codes Department administers permitting and inspections for all businesses within the Village of Hatch.
villageofhatch.org
5 Chile Capital Lane, Hatch, NM    (575) 267-3021

DOÑA ANA COUNTY
Business License Registration
New businesses within the county must register with the County Clerk’s office before engaging in business.
donaanacounty.org/clerk/business
845 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88007    (575) 647-7421

Planning & Zoning
Providing basic infrastructure, maintenance and protection of the county’s resources are Planning and Development’s top priorities. This office provides information on obtaining permits and inspections for both commercial and residential construction, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits and inspections, as well as mobile home installation permits.
donaanacounty.org/development
845 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88007    (575) 647-7350

STATE OF NEW MEXICO
Business License Registration
The Corporations Bureau of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission ensure industry compliance by issuing certificates of incorporation/authority, overseeing the organization and registration of limited liability companies, and verifying the completeness and accuracy of related charter documents.
nmprc.state.nm.us
1120 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87504    (888) 427-5772

New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department
All businesses operating in New Mexico must register with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department.
tax.newmexico.gov
2540 El Paseo, Bldg. #2, Las Cruces, NM 88001    (575) 524-6225

New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department
The Regulation and Licensing Department offers a wide array of licensing services.
rld.state.nm.us
2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505    (505) 476-4500