Starting a business in Roseville, 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 Roseville requires, and what it doesn't
Business licensing.
Roseville licenses certain business types, such as tobacco, liquor, massage, gas stations, and solid waste haulers, through Business Licenses, 651-792-7023.
Running it from home.
Home businesses must register with Community Development every year. Limits: one non-resident employee, no more than 30% of the home or 600 square feet (whichever is less), no accessory buildings, and no retail unless it's all by mail or online. City Hall: 651-792-7000.
Local support.
Free, confidential business advice through Open to Business, and Roseville Business Connect, a free quarterly networking event hosted by the Roseville Economic Development Authority.
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 Roseville.
City rules change. Check with the City of Roseville before opening.