Starting a business in Shakopee, 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 Shakopee requires, and what it doesn't
Business licensing.
Shakopee licenses certain business types, such as liquor, tobacco, massage, food trucks, pawn and secondhand dealers, and pet stores, through the City Clerk, 952-233-9318.
Running it from home.
A home business can have one non-resident employee with off-street parking, no outside storage, and no excessive traffic. Some uses need a Home Occupation Permit. Planning Division: 952-233-9347.
Local support.
Scott County CDA's Center for Entrepreneurship, located in Shakopee, and the Shakopee Chamber & Visitors Bureau, 952-445-1660.
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 Shakopee.
City rules change. Check with the City of Shakopee before opening.