Dog Grooming Business Permit Requirements in Albuquerque, NM

Complete permit and license guide for starting a dog grooming business in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of New Mexico

1 stop

  1. New Mexico Taxation and Revenue — Gross Receipts Tax Registration

    New Mexico levies a GROSS RECEIPTS TAX (GRT) rather than a conventional sales tax, and it applies to goods AND most services performed in New Mexico. Register (free) with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department for a Business Tax Identification Number. The state GRT rate is 4.875% (since July 1, 2023); combined state + local rates range from about 5.125% to just over 9% depending on your location code — use the department's official rate map.

    Official government source

    Free (no registration fee)Immediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

City of Albuquerque / Bernalillo County

2 stops

  1. City of Albuquerque Planning Department — Business License

    Albuquerque requires an annual Business Registration ($35 per location) through the Planning Department's Business License Section, plus a Certificate of Occupancy for commercial spaces. A current NM Taxation & Revenue Department registration certificate (CRS/BTIN) is required before applying. Renew annually; display at the place of business.

    Official government source

    $35 per year per location (Business License Ordinance section 13-1-4(A)(1), effective 2025-07-01).1–3 weeks

  2. Bernalillo County Animal Services / Dog Grooming Permit

    Within Albuquerque city limits, check the HEART ordinance permits with the city's Animal Welfare Department (cabq.gov/pets); grooming-only businesses may need no animal-specific permit, but boarding/kennel activity can. Bernalillo County Animal Care Services applies only to unincorporated county addresses.

    Official government source

    Unverified.1–3 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $150–$600 · 1–4 weeks

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