Minnesota Annual Report (Annual Renewal): Due Date & Fee

Searching for the Minnesota annual report? The state has its own name for this filing: the Annual Renewal. It does the same job an annual report does everywhere else, confirming your company's information with the Minnesota Secretary of State once each calendar year, and it comes with a genuinely pleasant surprise. For an active Minnesota LLC, the official filing fee is $0.

Why Minnesota Says "Annual Renewal" Instead of "Annual Report"

The paperwork goes by a different name here, but the function is identical to the annual report you may know from other states. Each year, your business confirms or updates its record with the state. The authorizing statute printed on the renewal form is Minn. Stat. § 5.34, and for LLCs the obligation ties into Minn. Stat. § 322C.0211.

Minnesota also keeps the contents refreshingly minimal. The renewal covers your registered office address, a registered agent if your company lists one, your principal executive office, and a contact name. There's no roster of members, no share counts, and no financial disclosures.

When Is the Minnesota Annual Renewal Due?

Your Annual Renewal is due by December 31 every year. The filing window opens January 1, so you have the entire calendar year to submit.

One wrinkle new business owners appreciate knowing: your first renewal isn't due the year you form. The obligation begins the calendar year after your formation filing. Form your LLC in 2026, and your first Annual Renewal window runs from January 1 through December 31 of 2027.

Minnesota Annual Report Fee: $0

For a domestic LLC that's active and in good standing, the official Minnesota filing fee is $0. That's true whether you file online, by mail, or in person. Domestic corporations, nonprofits, and limited partnerships enjoy the same free renewal, and so do foreign LLCs.

A couple of entity types are exceptions worth flagging. Limited liability partnerships pay $135 by mail or $155 online for their renewal, and foreign for-profit corporations pay $115 by mail or $135 online. If you run an LLC, though, the renewal itself carries no charge while you're in good standing.

How to File Your Minnesota Annual Renewal

Filing takes just a few minutes when nothing major has changed:

1. Pull up your business record. Start from the Secretary of State's renewals page and locate your entity through the business search.
2. Review and update what the renewal allows. You can update your principal executive office address and your chief manager's name and address directly on the renewal, once per year.
3. Submit through your preferred channel. Online filings are processed immediately. Mail and in-person submissions take roughly 4 to 7 business days.
4. Save your confirmation. Keep the confirmation or stamped copy with your business records.

One limitation to know about: the renewal can't change your business name, your registered agent, or your registered office. Those updates require a separate amendment filing with its own fee, $35 by mail or $55 online and in person.

What Happens If You Miss December 31

Minnesota doesn't charge a late fee. The consequence is more serious than that. Under Minn. Stat. § 322C.0705, an LLC that fails to file by December 31 is statutorily dissolved by the Secretary of State, and the statute doesn't require any further notice before it happens.

The good news is that Minnesota allows retroactive reinstatement. As long as your business name is still available, you can restore your LLC by filing the current year's Annual Renewal along with a reinstatement fee, which the state's current renewal form lists at $65 by mail or $85 for expedited in-person and online filing. Your LLC's existence is treated as though it never lapsed, but that's an avoidable expense for a filing that's free when submitted on time.

How We Help You Stay Compliant

The Minnesota Annual Renewal is free and straightforward, but it's easy to forget about it when you're focused on running your business. That's where our compliance reminder system helps.

As your registered agent, we track your Annual Renewal deadline and send you notifications before December 31. You'll get advance notice so you have time to gather any updated information and file on schedule.

Our service includes:

Deadline Tracking — We monitor your Annual Renewal due date and other important compliance deadlines specific to your business.

Advance Reminders — You receive notifications well before the deadline, giving you time to file without rushing.

Document Access — Any notices from the Minnesota Secretary of State about your Annual Renewal arrive through us. We scan them the same day and email you right away so you stay informed.

Educational Support — Questions about what information you need or how to complete your filing? We're happy to explain the requirements in clear language.

All of this is included in your $99 annual registered agent fee. No extra charges for compliance reminders or educational support.

Beyond Annual Renewals

While Annual Renewals are a major compliance requirement, your Minnesota business may face other filing obligations:

• Registered agent changes (fees vary by entity type and filing method: $35-$70)
• Address updates
• Changes to business structure or management
• Amendments to your organizational documents
• Other filings related to business operations

We scan and email you any notices we receive from the state and provide reminders for registered agent-related deadlines. This helps you stay aware of your obligations and respond appropriately.

Why the Free Annual Renewal Matters

Minnesota's decision to make Annual Renewals free is genuinely helpful for small businesses and startups. It's one less expense to budget for, and it removes the financial barrier to staying compliant.

The flip side is that missing this free filing stings twice: your LLC is dissolved, and getting reinstated means paying a fee that would never have existed otherwise. Our compliance reminders help you take advantage of Minnesota's business-friendly policy without falling into the trap of missing the deadline.

Staying on Track with Compliance

Compliance doesn't have to be complicated or stressful. With a reliable registered agent service and attention to filing deadlines, you can keep your Minnesota business in good standing while focusing on growth and operations.

Our approach focuses on giving you the information and reminders you need, when you need them. We handle the registered agent responsibilities and compliance tracking so you can focus on what you do well—running your business.

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For $99 per year, you get:

• Registered office address in Minnesota
• Subpoenas scanned for Minnesota
• Compliance reminders and alerts
• Online document portal
• Privacy protection — our address on public filings

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Questions about Minnesota Annual Renewals or our compliance support? Check our FAQ page for detailed answers, or contact us at support@mnregisteredagent.org. We're here Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Central Time, and we're happy to help you understand Minnesota's filing requirements.