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Corporation Filing Fees in Minnesota

In Minnesota, filing articles of incorporation costs $135 and the annual renewal of an active corporation in good standing is free.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Minnesota at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$135
Made up of a $100 incorporation fee and a $35 filing fee.
Annual report fee
$0
No fee if the corporation is active and in good standing; reinstatement after dissolution costs $25.
Report frequency
Every year (annual renewal)
Due by December 31.

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Last checked

The rules in Minnesota

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Minnesota?

Articles of incorporation fee in Minnesota: $135. Made up of a $100 incorporation fee and a $35 filing fee.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Minnesota?

Annual report fee in Minnesota: $0. No fee if the corporation is active and in good standing; reinstatement after dissolution costs $25.

How often does a corporation in Minnesota have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Minnesota: Every year (annual renewal). Due by December 31.

Where do the Minnesota corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Minn. Stat. 302A.153 and Minn. Stat. 302A.821. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The first annual renewal is due in the calendar year after incorporation.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.