Form an LLC in Minnesota.
Filing an LLC in Minnesota costs $155 for the Articles of Organization. With a registered agent service ($99/yr) and the Year-1 annual obligations, a typical first-year cost lands near $254. Ongoing cost runs about $99/year.
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Estimates only. Verify with the Minnesota Secretary of State before paying. Not legal advice.
Minnesota LLC fees, line by line
| Component | Cost / Rule | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | $155 | One-time charge to register the LLC with the state. |
| Annual report | None | This state does not require an LLC annual report. |
| Franchise / business tax | $0 | This state has no minimum franchise tax for LLCs. |
| Registered agent | Required | Every state requires a registered agent. You can be your own RA in your home state at no cost; commercial services run $35–$300/yr. |
| Expedited filing | Available | Typical add-on $50–$100 for 1–3 day turnaround. |
No annual report, no franchise tax
Minnesota is one of a small group of states that doesn't require an LLC annual report and doesn't impose a minimum franchise tax. Your only recurring cost is the registered agent — which can be $0 if you serve as your own. This makes Minnesota one of the cheapest states for a long-lived LLC, particularly for dormant holding entities.
Should you form in this state if you don't live here?
For most operators, the answer is no. An LLC pays state income tax wherever it operates, not where it's formed. Forming in Minnesota while doing business in another state means paying both states' fees plus a foreign-qualification fee in your operating state. Real reasons to form in a non-home state: pure IP holdcos, real estate holdcos in the property state, asset-protection structures, or non-US residents with no US nexus. Full breakdown of when forming out-of-state pays off →
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