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Minnesota

Filing Fee

$155

Standard LLC Filing

Processing Time

5-7 business days

Expedited: 24 hours

Annual Fee

$0

Due: December 31

Why Form an LLC in Minnesota?

Tax Benefits

Corporate Income Tax: 9.8%
Sales Tax: 6.875% (state) + local rates

  • Pass-through taxation available
  • No annual fee
  • Stable tax structure

Legal Protection

Protect your personal assets with Minnesota's LLC structure

  • Limited personal liability
  • Asset protection
  • Business credibility

Simple Maintenance

Annual Report Due: December 31

  • No annual fee
  • Simple reporting
  • Online filing available

Business Flexibility

  • Choose your management structure
  • Flexible profit distribution
  • Easy ownership transfers
  • Multiple owner types allowed

Business Environment in Minnesota

State Overview

Capital: St. Paul

Filing Fees:

  • LLC: $155
  • Corporation: $155

Processing Times:

  • Standard: 5-7 business days
  • Expedited: 24 hours

Useful Resources

LLC and Corporation Forms →LLC and Corporation Fees →Department of Revenue →Minnesota Business Licensing →

Tax Information

Corporate Income Tax: 9.8%

Sales Tax: 6.875% (state) + local rates

LLC Requirements in Minnesota

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Minnesota requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Annual Compliance

Annual Report

Required - Due December 31

Annual Fee

$0 - Due December 31

Formation Timeline

Processing Options

  • Standard Processing: 5-7 business days
  • Expedited Processing: 24 hours

Initial Costs

  • LLC Filing Fee: $155
  • First Year Annual Fee: $0

Contact Information

Get in touch with the Minnesota Secretary of State office for business registration assistance

Contact Details

Fax

651-297-7067

Address Information

Mailing Address

332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201, St. Paul, MN 55101

Physical Address

332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201, St. Paul, MN 55101

Frequently Asked Questions

The initial filing fee for an LLC in Minnesota is $155. Additionally, there is an annual fee of $0 due December 31.
Standard processing time in Minnesota is 5-7 business days. Expedited processing is available with a turnaround time of 24 hours.
Yes, Minnesota requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent who can receive legal documents on behalf of your business.
LLCs in Minnesota must pay an annual fee of $0 due on December 31 and file an annual report.
In Minnesota, the corporate income tax rate is 9.8%, and the sales tax rate is 6.875% (state) + local rates. LLCs can choose to be taxed as pass-through entities or corporations.