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LLC formation services compared in Minnesota (2026)
The Minnesota filing fee is $155. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $354 in year 1; the other four services range from $155 to $404.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Minnesota
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $155 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $194 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $254 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $354 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $404 |
Minnesota filing details
- State filing fee
- $155
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Filed with
- Minnesota Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual renewal due by December 31; no fee is required.
- Registered agent
- Office required. If one is named: a Minnesota resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Minnesota or authorized there, with a business office at the registered office.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $155 state fee = $354 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Minnesota questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Minnesota with a service?
In year 1, from $155 (Bizee) to $404 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Minnesota’s $155 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $354.
What does Minnesota charge to file an LLC?
$155, paid to the Minnesota Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization. Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Minnesota LLC?
Office required. A Minnesota LLC must keep a registered office in Minnesota; naming an agent there is optional.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Minn. Stat. sec. 322C.0201 (Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act - articles of organization) (multira state research spine): www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/322C.0201, checked August 12, 2026
- Minnesota formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sos.mn.gov/business-liens/business-filing-and-certification-fee-schedule/, checked October 1, 2026
- Minnesota yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source read 2026-10-01: www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/322C.0208, checked October 1, 2026
- Minnesota yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source read 2026-10-01: www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/5.34, checked October 1, 2026
- Minnesota report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): www.sos.state.mn.us/business-liens/business-help/annual-renewals/, checked August 12, 2026
- Minnesota registered agent statute (Minn. Stat. § 5.36): www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/5.36, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).