Starting a business in Andover, MN
LLC, corporation, or nonprofit, filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State. Your EIN, Minnesota Business Tax ID, D-U-N-S Number, and operating agreement or bylaws are all included. One flat fee, no subscription, no upsells.
What Andover requires, and what it doesn't
No general city business license.
Andover doesn't require a general business license. Only certain types, such as liquor, tobacco, massage, food trucks, peddlers and solicitors, commercial dog kennels, tree care, and refuse haulers, need one. City Hall: 763-755-5100.
Running it from home.
Andover allows a home business run entirely inside the house if it meets the home occupation standards in the city code. Other setups need a Conditional Use Permit. Planning, City Hall: 763-755-5100.
Local support.
Anoka County Open to Business offers free, confidential advising for new and growing businesses. Call 612-843-2772.
Same flat price as anywhere in Minnesota
$155 state filing fee plus a $245 service fee, $400 total. The fee covers the entity filing, EIN, Minnesota Business Tax ID, and D-U-N-S setup.
Who this is for
Contractors, restaurants and food trucks, salons, consultants, and family businesses, whether you're opening a storefront or running things from your home in Andover.
City rules change. Check with the City of Andover before opening.