Starting a business in Ramsey, 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 Ramsey requires, and what it doesn't
City business registration required.
Every Ramsey business must file a one-time $30 Business Registration Certificate. Certain types, such as liquor, tobacco, massage, pawnbrokers, food trucks, and peddlers or solicitors, also need a city license. Economic Development: 763-433-9828.
Running it from home.
Minor home occupations need no permit if they stay within city code limits. A Level I Home Occupation Permit is approved by Planning staff, and a Level II permit needs City Council approval after a Planning Commission hearing. Planning Division: 763-433-9821.
Local support.
Ramsey's Economic Development office welcomes new businesses with a packet and helps with marketing and events. Economic Development Manager: 763-433-9868.
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 Ramsey.
City rules change. Check with the City of Ramsey before opening.