Set Up a Business Entity in Minnesota

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September 11, 2026 by Mercedes Williams

The Secretary of State of Minnesota is the primary custodian of important state records such as Business Entity registrations. A person starting a Business Entity in Minnesota, needs to register it with the Minnesota Secretary of State. Information about a Minnesota Business Entity can be located by performing a search with the Minnesota Secretary of State.

The Minnesota Secretary of State also handles dissolution.

Here's where I go to find the latest link to locate a Minnesota Business Entity: Minnesota Secretary of State

After finding the Business Entity you're searching for, info about it is given. This usually includes:

  • Registered Name of Business Entity
  • Business Entity Identification Number
  • Status of Business Entity
  • Location in Minnesota
  • Business Entity Agent of Service
  • Registered Agent Mailing Address
  • Telephone

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