Starting a business in Hastings, 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 Hastings requires, and what it doesn't
No general city business license.
Hastings doesn't require a general business license. Only certain types, such as liquor, tobacco, massage therapy, pawnbrokers, food trucks, peddlers, and temporary vendors, need one. City Clerk: 651-480-2343.
Running it from home.
Most home businesses can run without a permit if they follow the city's conditions. A Home Occupation Permit ($300 application fee) is needed if you have employees who don't live there, more than one customer vehicle at a time, or use a garage or accessory building for the business. Planning & Zoning: 651-480-2381.
Local support.
The city's Economic Development Coordinator helps new businesses with local connections, financing options, and local market information. Economic Development: 651-480-2379.
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 Hastings.
City rules change. Check with the City of Hastings before opening.