Minnesota LLC cost
Minnesota LLC Cost (2026)
Official Minnesota LLC formation filing fee, report or franchise charges, and first-year cost estimate from government sources.
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Not legal or tax advice. Confirm current fees on the linked official sources before you file.
Quick cost snapshot
Fees checked: October 27, 2026 (America/New_York). Confirm on the linked official pages before you file.
Formation filing fee
Minnesota domestic LLC formation filing fee: $135 (mail); online often higher — confirm portal.
Formation
Statute requires Articles accompanied by payment of $135. Secondary SOS materials often list a higher online/in-person amount (e.g. $155); the official fee-schedule HTML was blocked by captcha this run — confirm current portal total before paying.
Annual renewal
§ 322C.0208 requires an annual renewal filing. The dollar fee was not confirmed from an accessible official fee schedule this run (SOS page captcha). Confirm at sos.mn.gov.
Registered agent
A registered agent with a physical address in Minnesota is required (rules vary). Commercial agent fees are private-market prices, not the state formation fee.
Publication requirement
None
First-year cost estimate
| Approach | Rough first-year total |
|---|---|
| DIY (state fees) | ~$135+ formation; plus annual renewal fee when due |
| With a formation service | State fees plus the service package price |
FAQ
Are these fees guaranteed?
No. Legislatures and filing offices change schedules. Use the Sources links for the controlling amounts.
Is this legal or tax advice?
No. General information only.
Sources
- Minn. Stat. § 322C.0201 (Articles; $135 payment)
- Minn. Stat. § 322C.0208 (Annual report for Secretary of State)
Checked October 27, 2026.