Starting a business in Marshall, 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 Marshall requires, and what it doesn't
Business licensing.
Marshall licenses certain business types, such as liquor, tobacco, cannabis retail, mobile food units, and peddlers. City Office: 507-537-6760.
Running it from home.
Home businesses may be allowed in residential districts, with limits such as no outside employees, no exterior signs, and limits on hours and traffic. Check current permit rules with Planning & Zoning, 507-537-6773.
Local support.
The Southwest Minnesota SBDC offers free consulting from its office at Southwest Minnesota State University, and the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce, 507-532-4484, 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 Marshall.
City rules change. Check with the City of Marshall before opening.