Minnesota LLC: Formation, Cost, and Anonymity Guide (2026)

Q: Can a non-US resident form a Minnesota LLC?

Yes. Non-US residents can form Minnesota LLCs without ever visiting the US. EIN, banking, and operating agreement are all handled remotely.

Everything you need to know about forming an LLC in Minnesota in 2026: state filing fee $155, annual renewal required but no filing fee (filed online), state income tax applies, and how Minnesota compares to the four anonymous-LLC states (Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, Nevada).

By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead · Last updated 2026-05-21

Forming an LLC in Minnesota in 2026

Minnesota processes LLC filings through the Minnesota Secretary of State. State filing fee: $155. Capital: Saint Paul. Minnesota requires either members or managers (or both) to be disclosed on public state records. Buyers who need true anonymity typically form in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, or Nevada and foreign-qualify into Minnesota if local operations require it. Minnesota does not allow statutory series LLCs.

Minnesota LLC cost breakdown

State filing fee $155 + Annual renewal required but no filing fee (filed online). Anonymousllc.co handles the full filing, registered agent year 1, operating agreement, EIN, and 4-5 US bank applications. Anonymousllc.co forms your Minnesota LLC for $297 + $155 state fee = $452 total, or recommends a Wyoming LLC + Minnesota foreign qualification for stronger anonymity..

Minnesota LLC anonymity

Minnesota requires either members or managers (or both) to be disclosed on public state records. Buyers who need true anonymity typically form in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, or Nevada and foreign-qualify into Minnesota if local operations require it. For buyers whose top priority is keeping ownership off public records, the four anonymous-LLC states (WY, NM, DE, NV) are the standard answer.

Minnesota LLC tax treatment

Personal income tax up to 9.85%. By default the IRS treats single-member LLCs as disregarded entities and multi-member LLCs as partnerships. S-corp election can save self-employment tax once net income exceeds roughly $40,000-$60,000.

Minnesota annual report requirements

Annual renewal required but no filing fee (filed online). Missing the deadline can trigger administrative dissolution, which may retroactively void the liability shield. Anonymousllc.co files the annual report on behalf of clients as part of the registered agent subscription.

Minnesota registered agent

Every Minnesota LLC must maintain a registered agent with a physical address in Minnesota. Anonymousllc.co offers Minnesota registered agent service at $100/year. See /minnesota-registered-agent/.