Register Your Business

All persons proposing to engage in business within the municipal limits of the City of Albuquerque shall apply for and pay a non-refundable $35 business registration fee for each outlet, branch, or location within the municipal limits of the City of Albuquerque, prior to engaging in business.

A business located outside of the city limits is still subject to the business registration fee if that business performs services or solicits business within the City limits of Albuquerque.

Register your business before you begin operation to avoid a $10 late payment penalty. The City obtains information concerning new businesses from several sources to verify that all City businesses do in fact register with the City's Treasury Division.

Please note: Except for the state tax number, the registration data you provide to the City is public information, and will be published on the City of Albuquerque website. This includes your home address and phone number, if you use them as your business address and phone number.

Instructions and Forms for Registering Your Business

Read step-by-step instructions and download application forms for registering your business.

Registration Receipt Follow Up

Your business registration receipt will usually be mailed to you within two (2) weeks. Please do not call about your registration within the first two weeks. You will be notified promptly by mail if your application is incomplete, not approved or not paid in full.

Annual Renewal of Business Registration

Invoices will be sent out on the anniversary date of each business for renewal for the next business year. Payment must be received by the due date.

Changes in Business Information

The City must be notified of any changed information on business location and/or status. The change must be approved by the City's Zoning Department.

Out of Business

If your business no longer exists, please contact the City to avoid being billed.

Contacting the City

Use the following information to contact the city regarding business registrations: