Albuquerque replaces business registration with business licensing and introduces $10/day delinquency late fee (effective July 1, 2025)

The City of Albuquerque announces a shift from issuing business registrations to issuing business licenses through its online system (ABQ-PLAN), effective July 1, 2025. The city states existing registrants will transition at renewal (no immediate action; apply for a business license at renewal at no additional cost). The annual fee is stated as $35, and the city describes a delinquency structure allowing a $10/day late fee for each delinquent license if fees are not paid before starting business or before expiration. Compliance teams should ensure Albuquerque operations track renewal timing (at least 10 days before expiration per the announcement) and incorporate the new licensing terminology and late-fee exposure into compliance calendars and cost estimates.