QUESTION:

Im currently baking bread in MN under the Cottage food exemption. Looking to move forward and get manufacturing license to start whole saying. I just got my Certificate of Assumed Name I no longer what to be incorporated i am an online bakery

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ANSWER:

Hi : Here is what you need for starting your
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Licenses & Permits for Your Online Bakery

✅ Food Manufacturer License
✅ Food Handler’s Permit
✅ Home Kitchen Processing License (if applicable)
✅ Sales Tax Permit
✅ Business Operation Registration
✅ Health Department Certification
✅ Packaging & Labeling Compliance

Business Registrations

✅ Certificate of Assumed Name (already done—nice!)
✅ EIN (Employer Identification Number)
✅ State Business Tax ID

Obtain all licenses and registrations here online—because paperwork should be the only thing not baked to perfection. 🔥 📦 🏠 —just a crisp checklist for your doughy dreams!)

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REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

IMPORTANT:

First select your business entity. Entities: Sole Proprietor, LLC, Corporation or Partnership.

All Businesses , Regardless of Type, Need a Business License.

All Businesses Using a Trade Name, Need a DBA

Retailers/Wholesalers, Need a Seller's Permit.

Employers Need a Federal Tax Id Number EIN State Tax Number EIN.

Corporations, & LLCs Need a Federal Tax Id Number.

Partnerships Need a Federal Tax Id Number and a DBA.

Sole Proprietors Can Use a Federal Tax Id Number as a Business Tax ID.

Instead of filing a DBA, You Can Incorporate or form an LLC