Starting a business in Hopkins, 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 Hopkins requires, and what it doesn't
Business registration.
Hopkins has no general business license, but every business must register with the city online. Certain types, such as liquor, tobacco, mobile food units, and sidewalk cafes, also need a license. City Clerk: 952-548-6304.
Running it from home.
A home occupation permit is required. At least one person running the business must live there, it can use up to 49% of the home, and customers can visit only between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., no more than two at a time. City Planner: 952-548-6342.
Local support.
We Invest in You, a Hopkins-based nonprofit offering below-market financing and free business coaching, and the Hopkins Business and Civic Association.
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 Hopkins.
City rules change. Check with the City of Hopkins before opening.