Registering Your Business
Before you make any taxable sales in Minnesota, you must register for a Minnesota Tax ID Number and a Sales and Use Tax account.
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Online – Go to Business Tax Registration
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By phone – Call 651-282-5225 or 1-800-657-3605 (toll-free)
Sales Tax Account Registration
When you register for a Minnesota ID Number, you may also register for a Sales and Use Tax account. You will need the following information:
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Expected filing schedule (monthly, quarterly, or annual). See Filing Information.
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Accounting method (cash or accrual)
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Any local or special local taxes that may apply to your business. See Taxes and Rates.
Update Business Information
Changes you can make through e-Services
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Change officers, business owners, or business associations
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Change business addresses, contact information, email addresses, or NAICS codes (North American Industry Classification System
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Register new accounts
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Close your business
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Cancel your Minnesota ID number if you close your business
Changes you need to make through Business Registration
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Federal Employer ID Number (FEIN) – you may need a copy of your IRS documentation
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Filing cycle changes
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Legal entity change
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Legal name change – you may need a copy of your Secretary of State documentation
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Close your tax accounts
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Tax year month-end change
Multiple Locations
If you have more than one location, you may file one consolidated return for all locations. For examples, see the table below.
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To set up consolidated filing, call Business Registration at 651-282-5225 or 1-800-657-3605 (toll-free).
Sales Tax Account Revocation
We can cancel or revoke your sales tax account if you do not comply with sales and use tax laws.
If we cancel or revoke your sales tax account, you cannot make any retail sales or provide taxable services. If you do, you may be charged with a felony and a $100 per day civil fine.
We can disclose the following information identifying the permit holder of the revoked or canceled permit:
- The basis for canceling or revoking the permit
- The date of the revocation or cancellation
- The date the permit was reinstated (if reinstated)
We may reinstate your sales tax account if you become current in filing and paying your sales tax returns and pay a security deposit.
We may revoke your business license if you are an officer and owe at least $500.