Best Invoice App for Towing Companies in Minnesota (MN)

    Glo Invoice is the invoicing app towing pros across Minnesota use to quote jobs, get signed approvals, send invoices by text, and accept card payments on the spot — with MN sales tax handled at the line-item level.

    MN sales tax

    6.875% + local

    Income tax

    5.35%–9.85%

    LLC filing

    $155

    Estimated towing ranges in Minnesota

    Modeled estimate, not a survey of local prices: a national starting range scaled by Minnesota's approximate statewide cost-of-living index (~98%). Set your own prices based on your costs and market.

    ServiceMN range
    Local light-duty tow$97.5–$245
    Per-mile rate$2.9–$6.8
    Storage (per day)$34.1–$73.1

    What a Minnesota tow operator invoice looks like

    A worked example on a typical local light-duty tow job at the MN midpoint ($171), split 40% parts / 60% labor.

    Parts / materials$69
    Labor$102
    Subtotal$171
    Minnesota state sales tax on parts (6.875%)Local rates apply on top (6.875% + local).$5
    Card processing if paid by card (2.9% + 30¢)$5
    Invoice total$176

    Glo Invoice runs this math per line item, so taxable parts and non-taxable labor never get mixed up. Verify your combined rate with the sales tax calculator or the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

    What every Minnesota tow operator invoice needs

    Vehicle info + VIN + plate

    Pickup and drop-off addresses

    Mileage and storage breakdown

    Police-call or motor-club reference

    Release-of-vehicle signature

    Minnesota licensing basics for towing pros

    Sales tax permit

    Professional license

    Local permits

    Check the MN Secretary of State for trade-specific licensing requirements and renewal deadlines.

    Why towing businesses in Minnesota pick Glo Invoice

    Made for the trades

    Per-line tax for MN sales tax rules, parts vs labor splits, photo attachments, and signed estimates.

    Text-first delivery

    Minnesota customers open texts. Glo Invoice sends invoices over SMS — with a one-tap pay link built in.

    Get paid same day

    Built-in card payments through your connected Stripe or Square account, and Tap to Pay lets you charge on the spot.

    Works on bad signal

    Built for job sites, garages, and basements — drafts save locally and sync when you're back online.

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    Towing Companies in Minnesota: common questions

    What's the best invoice app for towing businesses in Minnesota?

    Glo Invoice is purpose-built for towing pros in Minnesota. It handles vehicle info + vin + plate, pickup and drop-off addresses, mileage and storage breakdown, applies 6.875% + local sales tax to the right line items, and sends invoices over SMS so customers actually pay them.

    How much should a tow operator charge in Minnesota?

    Minnesota's average cost-of-living index runs about 98% of the national average. Modeled estimate ranges for MN (not a survey of local prices): Local light-duty tow $97.5–$245; Per-mile rate $2.9–$6.8; Storage (per day) $34.1–$73.1.

    Do towing businesses charge sales tax in Minnesota?

    Minnesota's state rate is 6.875% (6.875% + local). Materials are commonly taxable while labor treatment depends on the type of work, so bill parts and labor as separate lines and confirm your case with the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

    Do I need a license to work as a tow operator in Minnesota?

    Most towing trades in Minnesota require a trade-specific state license plus local permits. Common MN requirements include: Sales tax permit; Professional license; Local permits.

    What does it cost to register a towing business in MN?

    Minnesota LLC filing runs $155, with ongoing reporting of $0 (annual renewal is free). State income tax is 5.35%–9.85%. Full breakdown in our Minnesota business setup guide.

    Is there a free trial?

    Yes — 14 days free with full access to estimates, invoices, recurring billing, card payments, and expense tracking. No charge until the trial ends.

    Setting up shop? Read the guide to starting a business in Minnesota.

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