Starting a business in North Mankato, 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 North Mankato requires, and what it doesn't
No general city business license.
North Mankato doesn't require a general business license. Only certain types, such as liquor, tobacco, mobile food units, refuse haulers, taxis, and soft drink sales, need one. City Clerk: 507-625-4141.
Running it from home.
Check with the city before running a business from home. City Clerk: 507-625-4141.
Local support.
The South Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center offers free, confidential one-on-one consulting to new and existing businesses in Nicollet and Blue Earth counties, including business planning and financial analysis.
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 North Mankato.
City rules change. Check with the City of North Mankato before opening.