Form Your Minnesota LLC
Build your business in the North Star State with free annual renewals, Fortune 500 headquarters, and a world-class healthcare ecosystem
Filed in Minnesota
The North Star State · MN
- State filing fee$155
- Processing timeImmediate online/in-person; ~11-12 business days by mail
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$0 (annual renewal) — due December 31st annually
- State tax rate9.8% corporate income tax
- Expedited optionSame day (in-person) (+$20)
Form your Minnesota LLC — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Minnesota LLC
Free formation means you pay only the $155 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Organization filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Organization to the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Registered agent
Optional registered agent service — recommended for privacy and compliance.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Operating agreement
Professionally drafted operating agreement — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an LLC in Minnesota
Minnesota has one of the strongest economies in the Midwest, home to 16 Fortune 500 companies including UnitedHealth Group, Target, and 3M. The state's highly educated workforce, strong healthcare sector, and excellent quality of life make it attractive despite higher tax rates.
No annual report fee ($0 annual renewal)
Highly educated workforce with strong work ethic
Home to 16 Fortune 500 companies (most per capita)
Strong healthcare and medical device industry
No franchise tax for LLCs
Excellent quality of life attracts and retains top talent
Key features of a Minnesota LLC
- Free annual renewal ($0)
- Most Fortune 500 companies per capita
- Strong healthcare and medical device industry
- Highly educated workforce
Major industries in Minnesota
Form your Minnesota LLC in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes Immediate online/in-person; ~11-12 business days by mail.
- 01
Choose Your LLC Name
Your name must include 'Limited Liability Company,' 'LLC,' or 'L.L.C.' Check availability through the Minnesota Secretary of State's business name search.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
While not required for domestic LLCs, having a registered agent is recommended. Foreign LLCs must have a registered agent in Minnesota.
- 03
File Articles of Organization
Submit your Articles of Organization to the Minnesota Secretary of State. The filing fee is $155. Online filing is available.
- 04
Create an Operating Agreement
Minnesota does not require an Operating Agreement, but creating one is recommended to define member responsibilities and LLC operations.
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax filing, banking, and hiring employees.
- 06
File Annual Renewal
Minnesota LLCs must file an annual renewal by December 31st each year. There is no fee for the annual renewal.
Minnesota LLC costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Minnesota LLC requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Minnesota LLC in 2026.
- File Articles of Organization with Minnesota Secretary of State
- Appoint a registered agent (recommended for domestic, required for foreign)
- Create an Operating Agreement (recommended)
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File free annual renewal by December 31st
- Register for Minnesota taxes if applicable
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Filing agency
- Minnesota Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Not required
- Operating agreement
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $55 (12 months)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $155 Minnesota state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, operating agreement, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Organization filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent — 1 year free
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Operating agreement
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Minnesota LLC questions, answered
Common questions about forming an LLC in Minnesota. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Minnesota?
The state filing fee is $155. The annual renewal is free ($0). Our service fee starts at $100 plus the state fee.
Does Minnesota charge for annual reports?
No! Minnesota LLCs file a free annual renewal by December 31st each year. There is no fee, making it very affordable for ongoing compliance.
Does Minnesota require a registered agent?
Domestic Minnesota LLCs are not required to have a registered agent, which is unusual among states. However, foreign LLCs registered in Minnesota must designate one.
What makes Minnesota good for healthcare businesses?
Minnesota is a global leader in healthcare and medical devices, home to Mayo Clinic, UnitedHealth Group, Medtronic, and numerous other healthcare companies. The state has deep expertise and talent in this sector.
What is Minnesota's tax rate?
Minnesota has a 9.8% corporate income tax rate, one of the higher rates. Single-member LLCs are typically taxed as pass-through entities on personal returns.
Can I form a Minnesota LLC online?
Yes, you can file your Articles of Organization online through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website for faster processing.
Minnesota government filing resources
Filing fees for common LLC services
Official Minnesota state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
Name Reservation - Original Filing: $35.00 by mail / $55.00 in-person or online.
Fee is flat and does NOT vary by entity type: $5.00 mail/in-person, $15.00 online.
Learn moreMinnesota charges per filing (not per page).
$5.00 per apostille certificate and $5.00 per authentication certificate.
$185 to file the Foreign LLC Certificate of Authority by mail with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Learn moreNo fee to register for a Minnesota Tax ID Number and Sales and Use Tax account with the Dept.
Learn more$35 to file an Amendment to the Articles of Organization with the Minnesota Secretary of State by mail.
Learn moreThere is no fee to file the annual renewal if the LLC is active/in good standing.
Learn more$35 to file the LLC Statement of Dissolution by mail with the Minnesota Secretary of State ($55 for expedited in-person filing).
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Minnesota LLC
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Formation is free — you pay only the $155 Minnesota state filing fee. Personal-asset protection, pass-through taxation, and a complete document package, filed in Immediate online/in-person; ~11-12 business days by mail.
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