New Mexico regulates securities under the New Mexico Securities Act of 1986, enforced by the Securities Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department. New Mexico requires registration or exemption for all securities offered or sold in the state.
New Mexico allows registration by coordination, qualification, or notice filing. Reg D Rule 506 offerings require Form D notice filing with the Securities Division. Filing fee is $350.
Understanding the core regulatory framework in New Mexico:
Securities must be registered before offer or sale unless exempt
The Securities Division has authority to investigate and bring enforcement actions
Anti-fraud provisions apply to all securities transactions
Broker-dealers and investment advisers must register
New Mexico provides the following exemptions from full securities registration:
New Mexico imposes civil penalties, criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment, investor rescission rights, and administrative sanctions.
Transactions involving New Mexico-based shareholders require blue sky compliance when stock is used as deal consideration. Acquisition Stars handles New Mexico notice filings for multi-state transactions.
Acquisition Stars handles blue sky compliance, M&A transactions, and securities offerings nationwide. Managing partner Alex Lubyansky provides direct counsel on every engagement.
Common questions about New Mexico blue sky laws and securities compliance
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