Learn the basic facts about Minnesota corporations and Minnesota limited liability companies (LLCs). Compare the differences between Minnesota corporations and Minnesota LLCs and learn about Minnesota rules and regulations that relate to forming a corporation or LLC.

Forming a Minnesota Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC)

There are a number of business entity types to consider when you are deciding the structure of your Minnesota business. The most advantageous entities to form in Minnesota are typically corporations or LLCs. Although other entity options are possible, these are the entities that offer the highest level of liability protection in Minnesota. As you review the characteristics of incorporating or forming an LLC in Minnesota, be sure to keep in mind both the present and future needs of your business. Often, when you start a business it begins as a small organization.

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If you decide that a Minnesota corporation or LLC is the best option for your business, BizFilings will form your company in Minnesota, faster than anyone else, without costly legal fees. Our cost-saving offerings include:

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Minnesota Corporate Name Endings
Minnesota Corporation Requirements
Minnesota Corporate Taxes and Fees
Minnesota Business License Requirements


Minnesota Corporate Name Endings

The name shall not be deceptively similar to the names of any other domestic corporation, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, foreign corporation, foreign limited partnership, foreign limited liability partnership, or foreign limited liability company authorized to do business in the state, unless: (1) such other corporation is about to change its name, cease business, dissolve, or withdraw, and (2) written consent therefrom is obtained. The name shall contain the word "Corporation," "Incorporated," "Limited," or the abbreviation thereof, or shall contain the word "Company" or the abbreviation "Co.," only if it is not immediately preceded by the word "and" or the character "&."


Minnesota Corporation Requirements

Director Information

Minnesota LLC Name Endings
Minnesota LLC Requirements
Minnesota LLC Taxes and Fees
Minnesota Business License Requirements


LLC Name Endings

The name of an LLC must end with "Limited Liability Company," "LLC," or "L.L.C."


Minnesota LLC Requirements

Member/Manager Information

Minnesota corporations and LLCs are required to have a registered agent located in Minnesota. The Minnesota registered agent is responsible for receiving important legal and tax documents including service of process (litigation) documents, franchise tax forms, and annual report forms.

A Minnesota registered agent is an individual or company located at a street address in Minnesota. Post office boxes are not acceptable addresses for a registered agent in Minnesota.

If a company, such as BizFilings, is acting as your registered agent they must be registered as a corporation in Minnesota. There are a number of advantages to using a registered agent service provider in Minnesota, but the advantages differ between large and small companies.

Large companies in Minnesota benefit by having service of process and state documents send to their registered agent's office in Minnesota. The registered agent follows delivery instructions to ensure that important documents reach the correct individual. Smaller companies in Minnesota benefit by providing a consistent Minnesota address.

Another advantage to using another company as your Minnesota registered agent is that the information of your Minnesota registered agent is public record.

Learn how to select BizFilings as your registered agent in Minnesota.