Business and Self-Employed

Start, run and grow your business in Minnesota

Starting a business

Business registration

• Register your business name
• Get a tax ID number
• Choose a business structure
• File articles of incorporation

Licenses and permits

• Business license wizard
• Professional licenses
• Industry-specific permits
• Local permits and zoning

Running your business

Tax obligations

• Business tax registration
• Sales and use tax
• Employer withholding
• Corporate income tax

Employment

• Register as an employer
• Workers’ compensation
• Unemployment insurance
• Labor law posters

Compliance

• Annual filings
• Business entity renewals
• Data practices compliance
• Environmental regulations

Growing your business

Financing and grants

• Small business loans
• State grant programs
• Tax incentives
• Opportunity zones

Export and trade

• Export assistance
• International trade resources
• Trade missions

Government contracting

• Vendor registration
• Current bid opportunities
• Targeted group programs
• Procurement technical assistance

Self-employed

Sole proprietors

• Register as self-employed
• Self-employment tax
• Quarterly tax payments
• Business expense deductions

Freelancers and contractors

• 1099 contractor guidelines
• Professional liability insurance
• Contract templates

Business resources

Support services

• Small Business Development Centers
• SCORE mentoring
• Women’s Business Centers
• Veteran business resources