Starting a business in West 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 West St. Paul requires, and what it doesn't
No general city business license.
West St. Paul doesn't issue a general business license. Certain types, such as liquor, tobacco, massage, body art, pawn, and secondhand dealers, need one. Business Licensing: 651-552-4133.
Running it from home.
Home businesses are for residents only, with no employees meeting at the property. The work stays inside the house (not the garage), with nothing visible from the street and no over-the-counter retail. City Hall: 651-552-4100.
Local support.
Open to Business offers financing and planning help, and the city's EDA runs a Commercial Exterior Grant Program for existing commercial properties.
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 West St. Paul.
City rules change. Check with the City of West St. Paul before opening.