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As a small business owner, you are subject to some of the laws and regulations that apply to large corporations. These resources can help you understand which requirements do apply to your business. Make sure to have your permits, licenses, and inspections in order.
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- IRS Small Businesses & Self Employed Tax CenterWhether you're a small business or a self-employed individual, being able to get your hands on sound, accurate tax rules and regulations and how they affect your business is critical. This IRS web site offers industry specific information and links to provide answers and guidance on common business tax questions.
- Register your Business with NM Taxation & Revenue
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Anyone who engages in business in New Mexico must register with the Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD). We may make an exception if your business is exempt from gross receipts, withholding, or compensating tax by state law. - Albuquerque Environmental Health Department
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Contact the City of Albuquerque's Environmental Health Department if any of the following apply to your business: involves handling, preparing, or serving food; has a swimming pool; is a liquor store, bar, lounge, or convenience store selling liquor. - City of Albuquerque Small Business Office
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The Small Business Office (SBO) is a divison of the City of Albuquerque’s Economic Development Department. It is the central point of entry for Albuquerque entrepreneurs and businesses providing timely, relevant, actionable information and assistance. - City of Albuquerque Treasury Department
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Contact the City Treasury Division if your business involves any of the following: pawnbroking; lodging (hotel, motel operations); professional fund raising; business solicitations at private residences or on public streets or sidewalks. - Register Your Business with the City of Albuquerque
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Instructions and forms for registering your business in the City of Albuquerque. - Gross Receipts Tax
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Gross receipts tax rate schedule, other taxes, and reporting locations. - Lodgers Tax Ordinance
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The purpose of this article is to impose a tax which will be borne by persons using commercial lodging accommodations which tax will provide revenues for advertising, publicizing and promoting certain recreational and tourist facilities as well as acquisition and construction of such facilities as provided by law. - Hospitality Fee Ordinance
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The Albuquerque City Council desires to equip and furnish the convention center and contract to purchase advertising that publicizes and promotes tourist-related attractions, facilities and events in the municipality.The fee imposed under this article is imposed pursuant to the Hospitality Fee Act, Section 3-38A-1 to 3-38A-12 NMSA 1978. - NM Secretary of State Corporations Information
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The Corporations bureau is statutorily mandated with the filing, maintenance and retention of corporate records for New Mexico and out of state corporations, limited liability companies, cooperative associations, foreign business trusts and other business entities. - NM Labor Relations
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Frequently Asked Questions about Labor Relations in New Mexico. - U.S. Small Business Administration Business Laws & Regulations
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Understand which laws and regulations apply to your business.
