Minnesota Business Registration Fee Calculator
Forming an LLC in Minnesota costs $155 to file, with no recurring state report fee after that. Incorporating costs $155 up front and about $0 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.
Your business
- Annual reportAn annual renewal is required but FREE for active entities$0.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)$155 online/in-person (treated as expedited), $135 by mail$155.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
What determines business cost in Minnesota?
- Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
- Formation filing fee ($155 LLC / $155 corp)
- Annual/biennial report fees
- Franchise or privilege taxes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Minnesota?
The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $155. $155 online/in-person (treated as expedited), $135 by mail That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.
What does an LLC cost per year in Minnesota?
Nothing in recurring state fees — Minnesota an annual renewal is required but FREE for active entities. You'll still owe applicable taxes on income.
How much does it cost to incorporate in Minnesota?
Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $155 ($155 online/in-person, $135 by mail), then about $0 per year in report fees.
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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.