Montana LLC cost
Forming an LLC in Montana costs $35 in state fees in year one, then no recurring state fees for most small businesses.
Forming a Montana LLC
You file Articles of Organization with the Montana Secretary of State, Business Services. The state fee is $35. See the official fee.
File it yourself with the state →
Every year after
- Annual Report: $0, filed every year. Due: April 15 each year. The $20 fee is waived for reports filed by April 15 in 2024, 2025, 2026 and (announced) 2027.
- First one: April 15 of the year after formation.
- If you're late: Reports filed after April 15 cost $35 (waiver does not apply); entity can be involuntarily dissolved, reinstatement is $35 plus $35 per delinquent year.
- Official report page
Worth knowing
- LLC and corporation formation is $35; nonprofit is $20.
- Annual reports are due April 15; the fee is waived for on-time filers in 2024 through 2027.
- Filing after April 15 costs $35.
- C corporations owe at least the $50 minimum corporate income tax.
Registered agent
Montana requires a registered agent. Every LLC and corporation must maintain a registered agent with a physical address in Montana. You can serve as your own agent if you have a qualifying address; paid services usually charge a yearly fee.
| Other filings | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $10 | 120 days |
| DBA / assumed name (state) | $20 | Registration of Assumed Business Name with the Secretary of State; renewal is also $20. |
| Expedited processing | $20 | $20 for 24-hour processing; $100 for 1-hour processing |
| Foreign LLC registration | $70 | Certificate of Authority (Foreign LLC) |
Fees last checked 2026-10-20 against Montana Secretary of State, Business Services. States change fees — confirm on the linked page before you file.
Thinking about forming somewhere else?
If you operate in Montana, an out-of-state LLC also has to register here as a foreign entity. See both costs side by side: