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EIN in Minnesota (MN)

How to get an EIN for your Minnesota business. The EIN is a federal number from the IRS. Minnesota has 5.35-9.85% state income tax.

Getting an EIN in Minnesota follows the same federal IRS process as every other state. The EIN is a federal number — not state-specific. Minnesota (MN) has 5.35-9.85% state income tax. Your EIN (XX-XXXXXXX) is issued by the IRS and works nationwide. Apply free at irs.gov (SSN required) or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

Minnesota

EIN in Minnesota (MN)

| Detail | Information | |--------|------------| | State | Minnesota (MN) | | State Income Tax | 5.35-9.85% state income tax | | LLC Filing Fee | $155 filing fee | | State Tax Authority | Department of Revenue | | Federal EIN | Same as all states (IRS) | | EIN Cost | $0 (IRS) / $49 (ein.so) |

Federal EIN vs Minnesota State Tax ID

Your federal EIN and Minnesota state tax registration are separate:

  • Federal EIN — From IRS, for federal taxes (Form SS-4)
  • Minnesota State Tax ID — From Department of Revenue, for state taxes

You may need both. Your EIN does not replace state tax registration.

See state tax ID for more details.

How to Apply

How to Get an EIN in Minnesota

| Method | Speed | Cost | |--------|-------|------| | Online | Instant | Free | | Fax | 4-7 days | Free/$49 | | Phone | Same day | Free | | Mail | 4-6 weeks | Free |

The process is identical regardless of state. See how to get an EIN for complete instructions.

Minnesota Business Requirements After EIN

  1. Register with Department of Revenue for state taxes
  2. Obtain local business licenses
  3. File BOI report with FinCEN (federal)
  4. Open a business bank account

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Minnesota EIN different from a federal EIN?

No. The EIN is a federal number issued by the IRS. It is the same 9-digit number regardless of which state you operate in. Minnesota does not issue its own version of an EIN.

How do I get an EIN in Minnesota?

Apply through the IRS: online at irs.gov (instant, SSN required), by fax to 855-215-1627 (4-7 days), by phone at 800-829-4933 (same day), or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

Does Minnesota have a state tax ID?

Yes. Minnesota issues its own state tax registration through the Department of Revenue. This is separate from your federal EIN. You may need both depending on your business activities in Minnesota.

How much does it cost to get an EIN in Minnesota?

The EIN is free from the IRS ($0). Minnesota LLC formation costs $155 filing fee. ein.so charges $49 for EIN filing assistance for non-residents.

What is the Minnesota state income tax rate?

Minnesota has 5.35-9.85% state income tax. This is separate from federal taxes. Your EIN is used for federal tax reporting, while your state tax ID is used for Minnesota state taxes.

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