Starting a business in Maplewood, 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 Maplewood requires, and what it doesn't
Business license or registration.
Maplewood requires every business to hold either a city business license or a business registration. Licensed types include food, liquor, tobacco, massage, body art, motor vehicle repair, and mobile food units. Business License Specialist: 651-249-2005.
Running it from home.
A home occupation license approved by the City Council is needed if you'll have non-resident employees or customers at the home. Limits: one non-resident employee, no more than 20% of each level of the house, and no outside storage. Application help: 651-249-2312.
Local support.
Ramsey County's Open to Business program offers free consulting, and the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce 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 Maplewood.
City rules change. Check with the City of Maplewood before opening.