Minnesota LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Articles of Organization |
| Filing office | Minnesota Secretary of State, Business Services |
| State filing fee | $155 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $55 |
| Annual report | $0; due December 31 each year (can be filed any time during the calendar year; the exact date appears on the Business Records Details page). Minnesota calls it the Annual Renewal. There is no fee for an active entity in good standing; reinstatement after dissolution is $85 online ($65 by mail). |
| Also know | No state fee for the annual renewal; it is due December 31. Online and in-person filings cost $20 more than mail ($155 vs $135). A Minnesota registered office address is required; naming a registered agent is optional. |
| State tax registration | Register with the Minnesota Department of Revenue for a Minnesota Tax ID Number and a Sales and Use Tax account before you make any taxable sales in Minnesota |
| Registered agent | A Minnesota registered office address is required (street address or rural route; a PO box alone is not acceptable). Naming a registered agent is optional, but an agent named must be located at the registered office |
| Processing time | The state says eligible online filings are expedited by default. In-person filings (by appointment) are processed while you wait; mail is first-come, first-served and not expedited. |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $155 | $305 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $155 | $404 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $155 | $804 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- www.revenue.state.mn.us/guide/registering-your-business
- www.sos.mn.gov/business-liens/business-filing-and-certification-fee-schedule/
- www.sos.mn.gov/business-liens/renewals/
- www.sos.mn.gov/media/1824/llcarticlesoforganization.pdf
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.