Starting a Business
Our team can provide direction, make key introductions, and help you to navigate the process of getting the appropriate business licenses. There are additional resources available to entrepreneurs and business owners, including assistance provided through the following agencies:
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- SBA District Offices
- Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
- Small Business Institutes (SBIs)
- Business Information Centers (BICs)
City of Carlsbad Forms
City of Carlsbad building permit, business license, and zoning forms.
City of Carlsbad Code of Ordinances
City of Carlsbad "Municode" system.
Eddy County Forms
Eddy County Business Resources.
State of New Mexico Forms
Incorporation applications and forms for the State of New Mexico.
Planning
Business Bank Account
A small business checking account can help you handle legal, tax, and day-to-day issues. The good news is it’s easy to set one up if you have the right registrations and paperwork ready. Carlsbad has several local financial institutions that can assist you to include the following: