Starting a business in Rogers, 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 Rogers requires, and what it doesn't
No general city business license.
Rogers doesn't require a general business license. Only certain types, such as massage establishments, mobile food units, solicitors, and cannabis businesses, need a city license or permit. City Hall: 763-428-2253.
Running it from home.
A home business with customer visits may need a city review for zoning compliance. Community Development: 763-428-0915.
Local support.
Rogers partners with the I-94 West Chamber, and the city points businesses to Elevate Hennepin for free one-on-one advising. Community Development: 763-428-0915.
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 Rogers.
City rules change. Check with the City of Rogers before opening.