The Articles of Organization filing fee is $135 by mail and $155 for in-person or online filing. The yearly renewal costs nothing while the LLC files on time.
Official sourceWhat does Minnesota charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File Articles of Organization under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 322C with the Secretary of State by mail, in person or online. The articles list a registered office in Minnesota. |
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| Formation charges | $135 by mail. $155 in person or online. |
| Recurring filing | The annual renewal is free for most entity types. Reinstating an LLC that was administratively dissolved for missing a renewal carries a fee. |
| First and later due dates | The renewal deadline is December 31, and you can renew any time during the calendar year. The Business Records Details page for the LLC shows the next due date. |
| Registered agent and office | Every Minnesota LLC must have a registered office at a physical Minnesota location, not a post office box. Naming a registered agent is optional under Chapter 322C. |
| Taxes and other costs | The Secretary of State renewal is free, but state tax registration, local licenses and any paid service are outside these filing fees. Third-party mailers that claim to file renewals for a fee are not the state. |
When is the Minnesota LLC annual renewal due?
The renewal deadline is December 31 each year, and you can renew at any point in the calendar year. The Secretary of State says renewals are free for most entity types and that missing one can lead to administrative dissolution and a reinstatement fee.
Does a Minnesota LLC need a registered agent?
A Minnesota LLC must have a registered office at a physical location in the state, not a post office box. Chapter 322C says every LLC shall have a registered office and may have a registered agent.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted formation documents and your operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and check Minnesota tax registration and local licenses for the business activity.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the Minnesota filing fee?
The renewal is free, but state tax registration, local licenses and any paid service are outside these filing fees. The Secretary of State warns that mailers offering to file renewals for a fee are not the state.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Secretary of State business filing fee schedule - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Renewing your business, due date and reinstatement - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Minnesota LLC forms - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Minnesota Statutes Chapter 322C, including 322C.0113 - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Minnesota?
$135 by mail and $155 in person or online.
Is the Minnesota LLC annual renewal free?
Yes, for most entity types, as long as it is filed on time. Reinstatement after dissolution has a fee.
When is the Minnesota LLC renewal due?
December 31, and you can file any time in that calendar year.
Does a Minnesota LLC need a registered agent?
It needs a registered office. Chapter 322C says an LLC may have a registered agent.
Can a Minnesota registered office be a PO box?
No. It must be a physical location in Minnesota.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.