# Form a corporation in Minnesota

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/corporation/minnesota
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Minnesota charges $155 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Minnesota Secretary of State.

## Minnesota details

- Corporation filing fee: $155
- Corporation annual report (Free; miss it and the state dissolves you): $0

[Filing office: Minnesota Secretary of State](https://mblsportal.sos.mn.gov/). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://www.sos.mn.gov/business-liens/business-filing-and-certification-fee-schedule/)

[Start my Minnesota corporation](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=corp&state=MN)

$155 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in Minnesota?

The state charges $155. With our Basic package, the total is $155.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Minnesota LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The Minnesota Secretary of State. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.