Starting a business in North St. Paul, 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 St. Paul requires, and what it doesn't
Business licensing.
North St. Paul requires licenses only for listed types, such as body art, tobacco, liquor, massage, pawn shops, and mobile food vendors. Community Development: 651-747-2407.
Running it from home.
Before running a business from home, check the zoning rules with Community Development, 651-747-2407.
Local support.
Open to Business offers free counseling and lending through Ramsey County, 651-216-6252, and The North St. 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 North St. Paul.
City rules change. Check with the City of North St. Paul before opening.