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Licensing MN

MN Business Registration

Source: MN Secretary of State Verified: March 1, 2026

Minnesota businesses must register with the Secretary of State before conducting business. Sole proprietors using a trade name must file an assumed name certificate and publish notice in a qualifying newspaper. Businesses with employees or taxable sales must register with the Department of Revenue.

Official Source:
MN Secretary of State
Always verify current information directly with this agency.

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