Starting a business in St. Louis Park, 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 St. Louis Park requires, and what it doesn't
Business licensing.
St. Louis Park licenses certain business types, such as massage, tanning, tobacco, pawn, and rental property, through Community Development, 952-924-2588.
Running it from home.
A home business with customers, students, or an employee coming to the house needs a registration of land use. Limits: one non-resident employee, customers by appointment only, one unlit wall sign up to 2 square feet, and up to 25% of the home. Zoning: 952-924-2592.
Local support.
NextStage, the city's free one-on-one business consulting program, and the Wayzata West Metro Chamber of Commerce.
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 St. Louis Park.
City rules change. Check with the City of St. Louis Park before opening.