Minnesota LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Minnesota in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Minnesota LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Minnesota Secretary of State) | $155 | cite |
| Annual Renewal (due Dec 31 following formation year) | $0 (on-time) / $25 (late) | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest Registered Agent, annual) | $125 | cite |
| Expedited Processing (24-hour, optional) | $75 | cite |
| Estimated Year-1 Total (standard processing, Northwest RA) | $280 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Minnesota LLCs must file an Annual Renewal by December 31 each year starting the year after formation; on-time filings are free, late filings cost $25, and failure to renew by December 31 results in administrative dissolution.
Authoritative sources
- https://www.sos.state.mn.us/business-liens/start-a-business/form-a-business/
- https://www.sos.state.mn.us/business-liens/manage-your-business/annual-renewals/
- https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/businesses
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- Full Minnesota LLC formation guide — 6 steps, FAQ, tool comparisons
- Northwest Registered Agent — $125/yr for Minnesota
- Mercury — free business checking
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