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How to register an out-of-state LLC in Minnesota

An LLC formed in another state registers to do business in Minnesota with a foreign registration filing (Minnesota's fee is $205). It needs a Minnesota registered agent and usually a good standing certificate from its home state. As of October 2026.

Minnesota state fee$205per the state's fee schedule
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The 5 steps to register a foreign LLC in Minnesota

Background on when a state counts you as "doing business": foreign qualification explained.

  1. 1

    Confirm you are doing business in Minnesota

    Where people get stuck

    An office, employees, or regular in-person work in Minnesota usually counts; a few sales shipped in usually does not. Minnesota's own statute decides. If you have not formed the LLC yet, forming it in Minnesota directly is often simpler (start an LLC in Minnesota).

  2. 2

    Get a good standing certificate from your home state

    Order it first

    Most states ask for a recent certificate of good standing (or existence) from the state where the LLC was formed. How to order one in each state.

  3. 3

    Name a Minnesota registered agent

    Required

    The LLC needs an agent with a Minnesota street address. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. Minnesota agent rules.

  4. 4

    File the foreign registration with the state

    We file this one

    You file it with Minnesota's business filing office; Minnesota's fee is $205 (Minnesota fee schedule). The current form is on Minnesota's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.

  5. 5

    Keep up with Minnesota's yearly filing

    From next year

    A registered foreign LLC files Minnesota's yearly report like a local one. The Minnesota annual renewal is due December 31 every year, with a state fee of $0. Deadline and free reminders.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to register a foreign LLC in Minnesota?

Minnesota's fee is $205 per the state's fee schedule. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top. Add the home-state good standing certificate and a Minnesota registered agent.

What happens if I do business in Minnesota without registering?

States commonly bar an unregistered LLC from suing in their courts until it registers, and can charge back fees and penalties. Check the state's own rules.

Do I still file reports in my home state?

Yes. The LLC keeps its home-state filings and adds this state's.

Is it cheaper to just form the LLC in Minnesota?

If Minnesota is the only state where you operate, usually yes: one state's fees and one registered agent. Our best-state comparison covers all 51.

Is this page legal advice?

No. It explains the filing in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney, or book a free call with us.

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