Your business, filed properly, without the $1,200 legal bill.
LLC, corporation, or nonprofit. Articles filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State. EIN from the IRS. Minnesota Business Tax ID registered. D-U-N-S Number set up with Dun & Bradstreet. Operating agreement or bylaws drafted. One flat fee, no subscription, no upsells.
Most filings submitted within 48 hours. About this service
Two numbers, and one of them isn't mine.
The state of Minnesota charges a filing fee no matter who files for you. I show it separately so you can see exactly what goes to them and what goes to me.
$155 filed online, $135 by mail. Annual renewal is free if filed on time. The IRS never charges for an EIN.
What you get
- Filed Articles of Organization or Incorporation, stamped by the Secretary of State — The official document that creates your business entity in Minnesota, returned to you with the state stamp.
- Your EIN confirmation letter from the IRS — Your Employer Identification Number, obtained directly from the IRS at no charge. Required to open a business bank account.
- Minnesota Business Tax ID registration — Registration for your Minnesota Tax ID with the Minnesota Department of Revenue — required to collect sales tax, withhold payroll taxes, and operate legally in the state.
- D-U-N-S Number setup with Dun & Bradstreet — Your D-U-N-S Number is your business credit profile with Dun & Bradstreet — the first step toward building business credit separate from your personal credit. I set it up for you as part of the filing.
- A drafted operating agreement or corporate bylaws, not a blank template — A written agreement tailored to your structure — how the business is owned, managed, and what happens if something changes. Most banks require one.
- Assumed name (DBA) filing if you need one — If you plan to operate under a name different from your registered entity name, I'll file your Certificate of Assumed Name with the Minnesota Secretary of State and walk you through the required legal newspaper publication.
- S-corp election filed when it makes sense for you — I'll run the numbers and tell you honestly if it doesn't. If it does, filing Form 2553 is included.
- Your annual renewal date, in writing — Minnesota LLCs and corporations have annual renewal requirements. I'll tell you exactly when yours is due so you don't miss it.
Nonprofits, including the part everyone gets stuck on.
Filing the articles is the easy part. Form 1023 for federal tax-exempt status is where most people stall out. I founded a 501(c)(3) in 2009 and have run it ever since, so I've been through the whole process from the inside, not just from a form.
Who I work with
How it works
- 1
A fifteen-minute call about what you're building.
We talk through your structure, your goals, and whether an LLC, corporation, or nonprofit is the right fit.
- 2
Five pieces of information from you.
Name, address, ownership, registered agent, and business purpose. That's usually all I need.
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I file, and send you every document.
Articles, EIN, Minnesota Business Tax ID registration, D-U-N-S Number setup, operating agreement or bylaws, and your renewal date — all delivered to your inbox.
Who you're working with
I've been in tax preparation and business operations for more than 25 years, running a tax practice since 2000. In 2009 I founded a 501(c)(3) and have operated it ever since — which means I've been through the full formation process from the inside, not just as a preparer. I work with people who are starting something real and want it done right the first time.
Questions
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One flat fee. No subscription. No upsells. Just your business, done right.