How to form an LLC in Minnesota for $0 service fee.
Minnesota state filing fee is $135. Standard processing is Same day (online). We file Articles of Organization with the Minnesota Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Minnesota Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Minnesota.
Same-day online filing. 17 Fortune 500 HQs (highest per capita in US). State income tax up to 9.85%. Strong nonprofit and cooperative sector.
Where Minnesota businesses are based.
You can form your Minnesotan LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Minnesota formation rules at a glance.
- $135 filing fee, $45 annual renewal
- Processing: Same day (online) (standard only)
- Filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State in Saint Paul
- Top industries: Healthcare (Mayo Clinic), Retail (Target, Best Buy), Agriculture (3M, Cargill)
Our take Strong choice for businesses operating in Minnesota. Same-day filing is rare and valuable.
Business Services Division processes LLC formations from Saint Paul. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $45 annual renewal.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · SAME DAY (ONLINE)A clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Minnesota, in four steps.
Minnesota vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Minnesota compares.
Minnesota business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Minnesota-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Minnesota-specific LLC questions.
Same-day filing, how does it work?
When is the MN annual renewal due?
Why does MN have so many Fortune 500 HQs?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Minnesota?
How long does it take to form an LLC in Minnesota?
Do I need to live in Minnesota to form an LLC there?
What is a Minnesota Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Minnesotan LLC?
Start your Minnesotan LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Minnesota Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Minnesota Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Minnesota.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.