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Minnesota LLC Cost Calculator

US rates · checked 18 Oct 2026

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Leave at $0 if you or someone with an address in the state acts as your registered agent.

Off: the first report or tax is counted from year 2. Check the state's due date; some bill it in the year you form.

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For example name reservation, publication, an operating agreement or a DBA.

Minnesota LLC cost over 3 years
$135.00
$135.00to form
$0.00state fees a year
$0total $135.00
  • Filing fee
Minnesota filing fee · Articles of Organization / Certificate of Formation$135.00
Annual renewal (no fee) × 2 · a free annual filing (annual renewal)$0.00
Registered agent × 3$0.00
Other one-time costs$0.00
Total over 3 years$135.00

Articles are $155 online or in person and $135 by mail; the annual renewal is free while the LLC is in good standing.

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How the Minnesota LLC cost calculation works

How much is an LLC in Minnesota? $135 to file with the state, then a free annual filing (annual renewal). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $135 in state fees and three years cost $135. Add a registered agent or other costs to see your own total.

  1. File with the state: $135

    Minnesota charges $135 for a standard LLC filing. Expedited processing costs extra.

  2. Keep it active: a free annual filing (annual renewal)

    Miss it and the state can add late fees or dissolve the LLC, even when the filing is free. Most states let you file online.

  3. Registered agent: free if you act as your own

    Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in Minnesota. You can be your own, or pay a service a yearly fee; enter it above.

  4. Other costs depend on your business

    Articles are $155 online or in person and $135 by mail; the annual renewal is free while the LLC is in good standing.

Worked example. Over 3 years, a Minnesota LLC with no paid registered agent costs $135 in state fees: the $135 filing fee.

Minnesota LLC Cost FAQ

How much is an LLC in Minnesota?

$135 to form, then a free annual filing (annual renewal). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $135 in state fees and three years cost $135. A paid registered agent and any publication or license fees are on top.

What is the Minnesota LLC filing fee?

$135 for a standard filing of the formation document, checked on the official Minnesota site on 18 Oct 2026.

Does Minnesota charge an annual fee for LLCs?

There is no fee, but you must still file: a free annual filing (annual renewal). Articles are $155 online or in person and $135 by mail; the annual renewal is free while the LLC is in good standing.

How much does a Minnesota LLC cost per year?

Minnesota charges no recurring state fee, so the yearly cost is a registered agent if you pay one, plus any local licenses.

How does Minnesota compare with other states?

Minnesota's filing fee is $135. 37 of the 50 states and DC charge less to file, and 1 other charges the same $135. The median filing fee is $100, and fees run from $35 to $500.

Do I need to pay for a registered agent?

No. You can act as your own registered agent if you have a physical address in the state and are available in business hours. A service costs extra each year.

Are there other costs to start an LLC?

An EIN from the IRS is free. You may also need a local business license, a DBA, or a professional operating agreement.

Sources: Minnesota official source 1 · Minnesota official source 2 · IRS: Get an employer identification number (free)

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