Starting a business in Worthington, 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 Worthington requires, and what it doesn't
Business licensing.
Worthington licenses certain business types, such as beer, liquor, dance, and pawn shops. City Clerk: 507-372-8600.
Running it from home.
A home business must be run by an immediate family member living there and can use no more than a quarter of one floor, with no outside storage or structural changes. Planning & Zoning: 507-372-8600.
Local support.
FORWARD Worthington, home to the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce and the Worthington Regional Economic Development Corporation, offers revolving loan funds and planning help, 507-372-2919.
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 Worthington.
City rules change. Check with the City of Worthington before opening.