How to License a Business in Minnesota
When a government entity requires a license for an activity, it is in an effort to regulate that activity for the public. Requiring a registration means that the government can prevent unqualified or illegal users from participating in that activity. Depending on the type of business you have in Minnesota, you may be required to register or license your business with a number of departments or agencies within the state, including the county clerk's office and your profession's regulatory department. However, the only license every Minnesota business must have is a state tax license or registration.
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Instructions
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Obtain an Application for Business Registration form from the Minnesota Department of Revenue office or its website. (See Resources.)
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Print legibly or type all relevant information about your business into the Application for Business Registration form.
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Return the form in person to the Minnesota Department of Revenue, mail it to the address indicated on the form or fax it to the fax number indicated on the form.
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Receive your Minnesota Tax ID packet by mail with 14 business days from your completed application reaching the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
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Tips & Warnings
You may also apply online for a Minnesota Tax ID number on the Minnesota Department of Revenue's website. (See Resources.)
The Application for Business Registration form asks for your federal tax identification number, if applicable. You don't need a federal tax ID if your business has no employees and is owned by one person. In that case, you use your Social Security number.
Depending on the type of business you have, you may be required to have other types of licenses to operate your business in the state of Minnesota. For example, a business that sells alcohol or cigarettes must apply for the appropriate license for the state. For more information about any additional licenses your business may need from the state of Minnesota or from the counties in which your business operates, see Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development. (See Resources.)
