Starting a business in Hermantown, 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 Hermantown requires, and what it doesn't
No general city business license.
Hermantown doesn't issue a general business license. Only certain types, such as liquor, tobacco, massage, adult businesses, and excavating contractors, need one.
Running it from home.
Hermantown's zoning code allows home occupations that meet set conditions: the business is run by someone living there, customers come by appointment only, there are no signs, and no more than 200 square feet of a garage is used. Community Development: 218-729-3600.
Local support.
The Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of local business and offers membership support, 218-729-6843.
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 Hermantown.
City rules change. Check with the City of Hermantown before opening.