Form an LLC in Minnesota
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $280 on Standard.
State filing fee
$155
Typical processing
7 days
Annual report
$0 / yr
Minnesota LLCs file with the Secretary of State at a $155 filing fee. The unusual feature is that the annual renewal is free - you still have to file it by December 31 each year, but there's no fee. Skip the renewal and the LLC is administratively dissolved with little warning.
Minnesota is mostly chosen by in-state founders. The free renewal is a meaningful long-term saving but the higher upfront filing fee offsets it for non-residents shopping purely on cost.
Best for: Minnesota-resident businesses.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $155 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 7 days |
| Annual report fee | $0 |
| Annual report due | December 31 every year |
- The annual renewal is $0 but failure to file means automatic administrative dissolution.
Minnesota note: No fee
How we file your Minnesota LLC
- 1
File the Articles of Organization
We file Articles of Organization through the Minnesota Secretary of State portal. The $155 fee is paid online.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a Minnesota operating agreement delivered.
- 3
Set up annual renewal tracking
Minnesota annual renewals are due December 31 each year - free but mandatory.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Minnesota annual renewal due?
December 31 each year. There is no fee but missing it triggers administrative dissolution.
Can a non-resident own a Minnesota LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
The states founders most commonly weigh against Minnesota.
Ready to form your Minnesota LLC?
Total from $280 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.