Starting a business in Arden Hills, 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 Arden Hills requires, and what it doesn't
Business registration.
Arden Hills asks every business to complete a Business License/Registration Application each year. Certain types, such as liquor, tobacco, contractors, food trucks, and tree services, need a license. City Clerk: 651-792-7811.
Running it from home.
Before running a business from home, check the zoning rules with Community Development, 651-792-7810.
Local support.
Open to Business offers free consulting through Ramsey County, and the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce serves Arden Hills.
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 Arden Hills.
City rules change. Check with the City of Arden Hills before opening.