Minnesota LLC
filing costs

The full breakdown

Most state filings price themselves in pieces — one fee for the Articles, another for an expedited option, a third for a certificate of good standing, and an annual report on top. The list below is what actually hits your card (or the state's portal) when you form a Minnesota LLC with us.

Year one

• Form LLC service fee — $299 flat. Covers Articles of Organization, federal EIN, custom operating agreement, and one year of registered agent service in Minnesota.
• Minnesota state filing fee — $155. Paid directly to the Minnesota Secretary of State at time of filing. Non-refundable once submitted.
• First-year total — $454. That's every dollar required to form a Minnesota LLC with a stamped certificate, EIN, and a bank-ready operating agreement in hand.

What happens after year one

Minnesota annual report: no filing fee, but the report must still be filed to keep the LLC in good standing.

Minnesota tax notes: Annual Renewal is required but FREE ($0 fee) if filed on time by December 31. Called 'Annual Renewal' instead of 'Annual Report.' $45 reinstatement fee online if dissolved for non-filing.

Registered agent service is $119/year after the included first year. It's optional — you can designate yourself, an employee, or a different commercial agent at any time by filing a change-of-agent form with the Minnesota Secretary of State.

What the $299 is not

The $299 is a flat service fee. It is not:

• A legal fee. Form LLC is a document filing service, not a law firm. If you need legal advice on your operating agreement or liability exposure, talk to a Minnesota attorney.
• A tax fee. We prepare your EIN application and deliver the IRS confirmation, but we do not prepare tax returns.
• A tiered price. There is no "basic" or "premium" — the same $299 gets every customer the same four things. No upsells at checkout.

What's included in the $299 flat fee