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Cheapest and fastest way to file an LLC in Minnesota (2026)

Filing an LLC in Minnesota costs $155 in state fees. The fastest route listed is in person at the counter, while you wait (appointment), at no extra fee. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files it for you and keeps the registered agent.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Cheapest vs fastest in Minnesota

RouteWhat you getState cost
CheapestOnline 2 to 5 business days; mail non-expedited$155
Fast, no extra feeIn person at the counter, while you wait (appointment)$155

Paid lanes are the filing fee plus the expedite fee. The yearly report is free afterwards.

What the Minnesota Secretary of State says

"Eligible filings submitted online are expedited, typically processed within 2–5 business days, and the completed documents are delivered via email." Mail: "processed on a non-expedited, first-come, first-served basis." Counter: "expedited and processed while you wait" (by appointment).

Processing, read October 1, 2026

Best overall in Minnesota

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

What is the cheapest way to file an LLC in Minnesota?

The cheapest route is the plain filing at $155, with the state’s stated turnaround of online 2 to 5 business days; mail non-expedited.

What is the fastest way to file an LLC in Minnesota?

The fastest route listed is in person at the counter, while you wait (appointment), at no extra fee.

How much does it cost to expedite a Minnesota LLC?

No paid lane is listed; the free fast route is above.

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