Starting a business in Oakdale, 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 Oakdale requires, and what it doesn't
No general city business license.
Oakdale doesn't issue general business licenses, but the city encourages new businesses to check in with staff. Certain types, such as liquor, tobacco, massage, mobile food vendors, and used car dealers, need a license. Licensing Clerk: 651-730-2739.
Running it from home.
Oakdale adopted a new zoning code in 2025. Before running a business from home, check the rules with the Planning Department, 651-730-2720.
Local support.
The Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce and the city's Economic Development Authority support 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 Oakdale.
City rules change. Check with the City of Oakdale before opening.