Starting a business in Golden Valley, 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 Golden Valley requires, and what it doesn't
Business licensing.
Golden Valley licenses certain business types, such as massage, vehicle sales, pawnbrokers, precious metals dealers, HVAC contractors, and gas stations. City Clerk: 763-593-8012.
Running it from home.
Home businesses have special regulations, and the work must be done entirely inside the home, not in a garage or accessory building. Planning: 763-593-8095.
Local support.
Open to Business offers free one-on-one consulting, and the city's Economic Development Authority, 763-593-3965, supports local businesses.
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 Golden Valley.
City rules change. Check with the City of Golden Valley before opening.