Short answer: $155 to file, about $155 in year one, and about $0 a year after that. Online formation
We've pulled these figures from the Minnesota Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$155
Online formation
Each year after
$0
Assuming free renewal filed on time and high-revenue minimum tax not triggered
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $155 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $194 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $155 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $354 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Minnesota compares
Minnesota's LLC filing fee is $155. That's the 11th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Minnesota runs $51 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $155 | 11 of 51 |
| Illinois | $150 | 13 of 51 |
| Iowa | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| North Dakota | $135 | 16 of 51 |
| Indiana | $95 | 37 of 51 |
| South Dakota | $150 | 13 of 51 |
Minnesota fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $155 | $155 online/in-person (automatically expedited), $135 by mail |
| Annual Renewal | $0 | annual, December 31 of each year, beginning the calendar year following formation |
| Name reservation (optional) | $55 | 12 months |
| Change of registered agent | $55 | $55 online or $35 by mail |
| Amendment | $70 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $15 | |
| Certificate of Authority | $205 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Statement of Dissolution, followed by a Statement of Termination | $55 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $50 online or $30 by mail, plus mandatory newspaper publication cost | state |
LLC cost and fees: Minnesota questions
What is the Minnesota LLC filing fee?
$155 for Articles of Organization. $155 online/in-person (automatically expedited), $135 by mail
How much does a Minnesota LLC cost per year?
About $0 a year in state fees. Assuming free renewal filed on time and high-revenue minimum tax not triggered
Is it cheaper to file a Minnesota LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Minnesota?
Included in $155 online/in-person fee, no additional tiers
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.