Business Registration Information

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.

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 & Forms for Registering Your Business

To register your business, read step-by-step instructions and download application forms.

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.

Change your Business Address

To change your business address, you will need to provide the following information:

1. A new completed Business Registration Application
2. At the top of your application write your Facility ID (FA) number. (The FA # is located in the middle of the permit and at the top of the invoice.) Then check box labeled "CHECK HERE IF THIS APPLICATION IS FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS" located at top of application.
3. You can mail in your completed application to: COA/Treasury Division/Business Registration, PO Box 17, Albuquerque, NM 87103. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing.
4. You can also bring the completed application to Plaza Del Sol 600 2nd St. NW between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to receive your permit on the same day.
5. Change of address requires approval from the Zoning Division and other City Departments. If you mail in your application, your updated permit will be mailed to you once your application has been approved.

If you have restaurant or health inspections, you will have to contact Environmental Health regarding the closing your business & reopening in a new location.

Close a Registered Business

To close your Business with the City of Albuquerque, you need to submit a letter, invoice or permit requesting closure. Please include the following information:

1. The name of the owner.
2. The name of the business, address, Facility (FA) ID Number (The FA # is located in the middle of the permit and at the top of the invoice.), and Tax ID Number.
3. Indicate the month, day, and year business was closed.
4. Signature of Owner.
5. If you owe for any outstanding invoices for business registration, health permits etc., you will need to pay all outstanding amounts for all permits before we can close your business.
6. Mail your request to close business to: COA/Treasury Division/Business Registration, PO Box 17, Albuquerque, NM 87103.

You can also send an invoice to request business be closed. On invoice, simply include: 1) request for closure, 2) month, day, and year that business closed, and 3) Business Owner’s signature.