Local Taxes & Fees in Las Cruces, NM (2026)
1 verified local taxes & fees rules for Las Cruces, New Mexico, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Business Tax Classification
Las Cruces splits every business into two tax classes: a general $35-a-year registration for any permanent location, or a specific license for the trades listed in Sec. 16-170, from pawnbrokers to food trucks, each carrying its own annual fee. City Code Sec. 16-96 defines which category applies and Sec. 16-170 sets the fee schedule.
Las Cruces Business License and Tax Classification
Some RestrictionsLas Cruces, NM, Code of Ordinances § 16-96 (Definitions)
Business license means the authorization to conduct specific types of businesses as listed and described in division 3 (Businesses to be Licensed) of this article. Business registration means the authorization to conduct a business from a permanent physical location, as described in division 2 (Business Registration) of this article.
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