Annual reports filed with the Secretary of State in Minnesota are official documents that provide a comprehensive overview of a business's financial performance, activities, and management for the previous year. These reports are required by law and serve as a way for businesses to maintain transparency and accountability with the state government and shareholders.
There are 4 different ways to file an annual report in Minnesota depending on your legal entity type and tax classification. Follow the guide below to help you file your annual report with the Secretary of State in Minnesota or use Mosey to do it.
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Minnesota Annual Report for Corporation
Nonprofit organizations formed in Minnesota must file an Annual Renewal Form by December 31. The first renewal form is due the year after formation. Note: There is no filing fee.
File an Annual Renewal Form Online
Log in to your Online Account to submit the completed form to the Secretary of State’s online portal.
Minnesota Annual Report for LLC
All limited liability companies must file an annual renewal with the Minnesota Secretary of State by December 31, starting the year after registration.
Complete Annual Renewal Form
Complete the fillable Annual Renewal form and save it as a PDF.
Submit Annual Renewal Form
Log in to your Online Account to submit your Annual Renewal.
Minnesota Annual Report for Corporation
Corporations must file an Annual Renewal Form with the Minnesota Secretary of State by December 31, starting the year after registration.
Submit Annual Renewal Form Online
Log in to your Online Account to submit the completed form to the Secretary of State’s online portal.
Minnesota Annual Report for LLP
You must file a Limited Liability Partnership Annual Renewal form with the Minnesota Secretary of State by December 31, starting the year after registration.
Complete Annual Renewal Form
Complete the fillable Limited Liability Partnership Annual Renewal form and save it as a PDF.
Submit Annual Renewal Form Online
Log in to your Business & Liens Online Account to submit your completed PDF Limited Liability Partnership Annual Renewal form and filing fee with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
What else do I need to know?
There may be additional things you will need to do to maintain your "good standing" in the state including having a registered agent and other kinds of taxes.
Maintaining a Registered Agent
Most states require that you have a registered agent that can receive important mail from the Secretary of State should they need to contact you. There are many commercial options available or you can use Mosey to be your registered agent and keep your information private in Minnesota.
Other Taxes
In addition to maintaining a registered agent, maintaining your good standing can include additional taxes. This can include franchise tax, sales tax, or other state taxes. You can use Mosey to identify these additional requirements to maintain good standing in Minnesota.
