Minnesota Merger (Foreign LLC) is a type of business structure that combines two or more companies into one. It is used when an LLC from another state (the ‘foreign LLC’) merges with a Minnesota LLC. This type of merger allows a foreign LLC to become a Minnesota LLC without having to dissolve the original LLC. The process of merging a foreign LLC into a Minnesota LLC involves filing the Articles of Merger with the Minnesota Secretary of State and the Foreign LLC's registered agent. The Articles must include the name and address of the surviving LLC, the name and address of the Foreign LLC, the name and address of the registered agent of the surviving LLC, and the date the merger will become effective. There are several types of Minnesota Merger (Foreign LLC), including Vertical Merger, Horizontal Merger, and Conglomerate Merger. In a Vertical Merger, two companies in the same industry join forces. In a Horizontal Merger, two companies in the same industry merge to reduce competition. In a Conglomerate Merger, two companies in different industries join forces.