Starting a business in St. Michael, 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. Michael requires, and what it doesn't
Business licensing.
St. Michael licenses specific business types, such as liquor, massage, mobile food units, peddlers, fireworks, and pawn shops. Questions: 763-497-2041.
Running it from home.
A home business must register with the city. Customers come by appointment only, one at a time, with no deliveries or business traffic from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and no outdoor work or storage. A larger home business with up to five employees needs an interim use permit. Planning: 763-497-2041.
Local support.
The St. Michael EDA works on retaining and expanding existing businesses and attracting new ones. Community Development: 763-416-7932.
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. Michael.
City rules change. Check with the City of St. Michael before opening.