Business Formation in Minnesota
LLC & Corporation formation in Minnesota.
Minnesota formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Minnesota
Minnesota LLCs file Articles of Organization and an annual renewal.
Corporation Formation in Minnesota
Minnesota corporations file Articles of Incorporation and an annual renewal.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Minnesota Secretary of State
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $155
- Corporation state filing fee
- $155
- Annual / periodic report
- Minnesota requires an annual renewal.
- Annual report fee
- No fee for online annual renewal
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Minnesota address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual renewal and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in Minnesota.
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Minnesota Formation
Ready to form your company in Minnesota?
Initial formation is $495 plus Minnesota state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.