Starting a business in Stillwater, 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 Stillwater requires, and what it doesn't
No general city business license.
Stillwater doesn't require a general business license. Only certain types, such as tobacco, massage therapy, pawnbrokers, peddlers, short-term home rentals, and building contractors, need one. City Clerk: 651-430-8800.
Running it from home.
A home business needs a Home Occupation permit. A Type I permit is a simple application, while Type II and Type III home occupations need a Special Use Permit with a public hearing at the Planning Commission. Community Development: 651-430-8820.
Local support.
The city's economic development page refers business owners to the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, located at 333 Main St N.
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 Stillwater.
City rules change. Check with the City of Stillwater before opening.