Starting an LLC in Minnesota
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Minnesota costs $155 to file the Articles of Organization (Chapter 322C) with the Minnesota Secretary of State, Business Services. After that, Annual Renewal is due by December 31 of every calendar year beginning the year after the articles are filed; there is no charge while the LLC is active and in good standing, and missing it triggers administrative termination.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Chapter 322C) | $155 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Annual Renewal | $0 | By December 31 of every calendar year beginning the year after the articles are filed; there is no charge while the LLC is active and in good standing, and missing it triggers administrative termination. |
Registered agent
Minnesota is unusual in that an LLC must list a registered office address in the state but naming an agent at that office is optional, so the state treats the agent as a choice rather than a requirement.
What you owe after year one
By December 31 of every calendar year beginning the year after the articles are filed; there is no charge while the LLC is active and in good standing, and missing it triggers administrative termination.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Minnesota Secretary of State, Business Services
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization (Chapter 322C)
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Minnesota?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-minnesota.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Minnesota?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization (Chapter 322C) is $155.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Minnesota?
The Articles of Organization (Chapter 322C), filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State, Business Services.
Does Minnesota require an annual report for an LLC?
By December 31 of every calendar year beginning the year after the articles are filed; there is no charge while the LLC is active and in good standing, and missing it triggers administrative termination.
Do I need a registered agent in Minnesota?
Minnesota is unusual in that an LLC must list a registered office address in the state but naming an agent at that office is optional, so the state treats the agent as a choice rather than a requirement.