Starting a business in South St. Paul, 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 South St. Paul requires, and what it doesn't
Business licensing.
South St. Paul licenses certain business types, such as tobacco, massage, pawnbrokers, car washes, liquor, and trash haulers, through the City Clerk's Office, 651-554-3204.
Running it from home.
A home office with no on-site sales or client visits needs no registration. Other home businesses register with a free affidavit. Only household members may work on site, with one client or customer at a time and no business hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Zoning: 651-554-3217.
Local support.
Open to Business offers free, confidential consulting, and the River Heights Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses.
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 South St. Paul.
City rules change. Check with the City of South St. Paul before opening.