Starting a Business in Minnesota Cities
City-level guides to starting a business and getting a business license in 4 Minnesota cities.
New to this? Start with the Minnesota business formation guide, then come back for the specifics.
City Business Licenses
Minneapolis Business License Guide: Categories, 2026 Fees, Home Occupation and City TaxesWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →St. Paul Business License Guide: DSI Licenses, Class N, 2026 Fees and Home Occupation AffidavitWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Duluth Business License Guide: Clerk Licenses, Own Tourism Taxes and Retail Cannabis WaitlistWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Rochester MN Business License Guide: No General License, Mobile Food, Liquor and Olmsted County CannabisWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →