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Minnesota LLC costs
Start with the quoted state fees. Check the missing pieces before you file.
Verified core feesQuoted-fee subtotals · 1 and 3 years
- 1-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $135
- 3-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $135
Formation + quoted recurring fees with a verified schedule. Excludes publication, variable taxes, extra filing charges and optional services. These are subtotals, not a complete startup budget.
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State fees, with the evidence
Year 1 is the formation year. Open a row’s source text for conditions and the exact quote.
| Filing or obligation | Fee / rule and source |
|---|---|
| Formation filing | Show the source text$135 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026Limited Liability Company (Domestic) - Chapter 322C Mail Filing Fee In Person and Online Filing Fee (*Not Available online) Articles of Organization – Original Filing $135.00 $155.00 |
| Annual renewal | Every 1 year; first due in year 2 (formation is year 1). Show the source text$0 Every Years: 1 First Year: 2 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026Articles of Organization – Original Filing $135.00 $155.00 Amendment $35.00 $55.00 Annual Renewal 0 0 Annual Reinstatement $25.00 $45.00 Schedule Evidence Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026 (b) Each calendar year beginning in the calendar year following the calendar year in which a limited liability company and foreign limited liability company files articles of organization, a limited liability company and foreign limited liability company must file with the secretary of state by December 31 of each calendar year a renewal containing the items required by section 5.34. Notwithstanding section 322C.0205, subdivision 1, no fee is required to file an annual renewal. Schedule Confirmation Evidence Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026 If you filed a Certificate of Assumed Name, Minnesota Business Corporation, Foreign Business, or Non-Profit Corporation, or a Cooperative, Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Partnership or Limited Partnership, you must file an annual renewal once every calendar year, beginning in the calendar year following your original filing with the Secretary of State. Your entity will be “statutorily dissolved” (no longer be recognized as existing in Minnesota) if you fail to file your annual renewal. If your entity has been statutorily dissolved, you may have it retroactively reinstated (as long as the name is still available) by filing a renewal for the current year and paying a fee. |
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| Processing note | Show the source textNote: Mail first in/first out; counter while customer waits; many online filings returned in 3–5 business days. Expedited online/counter formation total is a channel-specific amount, not separately quoted surcharge. Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026Filings received by mail are processed non-expedited (first in/first out) and in most cases mailed back to the submitter. Filings received at our customer counter are processed expedited (while the customer waits) and the customer leaves with their filed/completed document(s). Many filing types can be filed expedited online and the filings are returned electronically within 3 to 5 business days. |
Build your Minnesota estimate
Use the same math as our LLC cost calculator. Add your own agent and formation-service quotes.
3-year quoted-fee subtotal
$135
Formation + quoted scheduled obligations + your optional quotes.
- Year 1$135Formation filing fee
- Year 2$0Annual renewal
- Year 3$0Annual renewal
Unknown charges, variable taxes, publication and expedited filing are excluded. Review the state’s fee evidence.
What to verify
- Confirm the current formation fee and any payment, name-reservation or initial-report charges with Minnesota Secretary of State.
- Confirm recurring reporting frequency, your first due date and any tax or publication obligations that apply to your business.
- Review each item marked not verified yet. Get a quote for variable and conditional charges before treating this subtotal as your budget.
- Keep provider subscriptions, agent renewals and state processing times separate.
Choosing a filing service?
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Neighbouring states
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