To incorporate in Minnesota, you must submit Articles of Incorporation. This article provides details on what to include in the Articles of Incorporation, the amount of the incorporation fee, and where to send the incorporation documents and fee.
Information necessary to prepare Articles of Incorporation
The name of the corporation. Corporations MUST choose one of the following words or abbreviation of these words as part of the name of the business: "Incorporated"; "Corporation"; "Limited"; or "Company". Note: The word "company" cannot be immediately preceded by "and" or "&."
The name, street address, and contact information of the Registered Agent. A Registered Agent is the person responsible for sending and receiving corporate documents and correspondence, on behalf of the corporation. .
The name and complete address (including city, state, and zip code) of each incorporator of the corporation. The incorporator is the individual who is filing the Articles of Incorporation and any other official documents required by the state (his/her duties are completed once the corporation is incorporated).
Incorporation Process
To incorporate a business in Minnesota, you may use the online "Express" service, or you can print out a printed form (in Word format) , complete it and mail it in to the address below.
Incorporation Fees
Minnesota Articles of Incorporation fees $160 plus #10 for express filing.
Contact Information for the Business Division:
Address: Minnesota Secretary of State - Business Services, Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building, 60 Empire Drive, Suite 100, St Paul, MN 55103
Phone: (651) 296-2803 or toll free 1-877-551-6SOS (6767)
For more information on incorporation in Minnesota, and other corporate actions (change of address, dissolution, etc.), see the Minnesota Business Services website.
For more details on how to incorporate a business, you can refer to this article on How to Incorporate a business, which includes information on how to incorporate in every U.S. state.
Disclaimer. The information in this article is not intended to be, nor should it be relied upon, as legal advice. The author makes no claims about the completeness or accuracy of this information; states change regulations. fees, and names of documents and this article may not have the most up to date information regarding incorporation in a specific state. Your situation may be more complex and require additional information for your state.
Some states have several incorporation forms, depending upon the type of corporation. Be sure to read carefully both in this information and on your state's website, to determine the best corporation form for your business.
Before you submit incorporation documents or fees to your state, check your state's Secretary of State (business division) website or consult with your legal advisor.
