Starting a business in Shoreview, 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 Shoreview requires, and what it doesn't
Business licensing.
Shoreview licenses certain business types, such as liquor, tobacco, massage, filling stations, garbage haulers, and mobile vendors. Licensing: 651-490-4613.
Running it from home.
Every home business needs a permit ($75). Limits: employees must live at the home, customers by appointment only, no signs, no more than 20% of the home, and no more than six deliveries a week. Planning: 651-490-4680.
Local support.
Open to Business offers free technical help through Ramsey County, and the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce is a city economic development partner.
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 Shoreview.
City rules change. Check with the City of Shoreview before opening.