TMBXF Tombstone Exploration Corporation (CE)

(Check one):

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 Form 10-K 

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 Form 20-F 

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 Form 11-K 

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 Form 10-Q 

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 Form 10-D 

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 Form N-CEN 

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 Form N-CSR

For Period Ended: December 31, 2022              

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 Transition Report on Form 10-K

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 Transition Report on Form 20-F

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 Transition Report on Form 11-K

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 Transition Report on Form 10-Q

For the Transition Period Ended: N/A               

 Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein. 

PART I — REGISTRANT INFORMATION

Tombstone Exploration Corporation

Full Name of Registrant.

Former Name if Applicable

6529 E. Friess Drive

Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

City, State and Zip Code:

PART II — RULES 12b-25(b) AND (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed.

(a)

The reason described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;

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(b)

The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, Form 11-K, Form N-CEN or Form N-CSR, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q or subject distribution report on Form 10-D, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and

(c)

The accountant’s statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.

PART III — NARRATIVE

Tombstone Exploration Corporation (the “Registrant”) is unable to file its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “Report”) on or before the prescribed due date of May 1, 2023, without unreasonable effort or expense because the Company needs more time to finalize the audit of its financial statements. In accordance with Rule 12b-25 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant intends to use best efforts to file the Report on or prior to the fifteenth (15th) calendar day following the prescribed due date, however, in consideration of its recent independent registered accounting firm change the Registrant may require further time to complete its audited financial statements.

PART IV — OTHER INFORMATION

(1)

Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification

Alan Brown

(480)

 588-8920

(Name)

(Area Code)

(Telephone Number)

(2)

Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If answer is no, identify report(s). Yes ☒     No ☐

(3)

Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof? Yes ☐     No ☒

If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.

Tombstone Exploration Corporation

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Date: May 1, 2023

By:

/s/ Alan Brown

Alan Brown

Chief Executive Officer