Starting a business in Brainerd, 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 Brainerd requires, and what it doesn't
No general city business license.
Brainerd doesn't require a general business license. City code requires licenses only for certain types, such as liquor, tobacco, and secondhand auto dealers. City Hall: 218-828-2307.
Running it from home.
A home business that meets the city's standards is permitted and registers with a Home Business License/Permit application. One that doesn't meet the standards needs an administrative permit. Community Development: 218-828-2307.
Local support.
The Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses, 218-829-2838.
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 Brainerd.
City rules change. Check with the City of Brainerd before opening.