Form Your Montana LLC
Launch your business in the Treasure State with the lowest filing fee in America, no sales tax, and minimal ongoing compliance costs
Filed in Montana
The Treasure State · MT
- State filing fee$35
- Processing time7-10 business days
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$0 by Apr 15 (otherwise $35) — due April 15th annually
- State tax rate6.75% corporate income tax
- Expedited option1 business day (+$20)
Form your Montana LLC — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Montana LLC
Free formation means you pay only the $35 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Organization filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Organization to the Montana Secretary of State.
Registered agent
Required in Montana — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Operating agreement
Professionally drafted operating agreement — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an LLC in Montana
Montana offers the lowest LLC filing fee in the country and has no state sales tax, making it popular for certain types of business registrations. The state's growing tourism economy, natural resources, and quality of life attract entrepreneurs seeking affordable business operations.
Lowest LLC filing fee in the nation at just $35
No state sales tax, reducing business costs
No franchise tax for LLCs
Annual report fee currently $0 (waived through 2026/2027 if filed by Apr 15; standard $35)
Popular for vehicle registration due to no sales tax
Growing tourism and outdoor recreation economy
Key features of a Montana LLC
- Lowest filing fee in the nation ($35)
- No state sales tax
- No franchise tax
- Annual report fee currently $0 (standard $35, waived through 2026/2027)
Major industries in Montana
Form your Montana LLC in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes 7-10 business days.
- 01
Choose Your LLC Name
Your name must include 'Limited Liability Company,' 'LLC,' or 'L.L.C.' Check availability through the Montana Secretary of State's business entity search.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Montana requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to accept legal documents on behalf of your LLC.
- 03
File Articles of Organization
Submit your Articles of Organization to the Montana Secretary of State. The filing fee is just $35, the lowest in the nation. Online filing is available.
- 04
Create an Operating Agreement
Montana does not require an Operating Agreement, but having one is strongly recommended to define management structure and member responsibilities.
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax filing, banking, and hiring employees.
- 06
File Annual Report
Montana LLCs must file an annual report by April 15th. The standard fee is $35, currently waived to $0 for reports filed by April 15 through 2026/2027.
Montana LLC costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Montana LLC requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Montana LLC in 2026.
- File Articles of Organization with Montana Secretary of State
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Montana address
- Create an Operating Agreement (recommended)
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File annual report by April 15th (standard $35, currently waived to $0 if filed by Apr 15 through 2026/2027)
- Obtain necessary business licenses
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Filing agency
- Montana Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Required
- Operating agreement
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $10 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $35 Montana state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, operating agreement, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Organization filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Montana)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Operating agreement
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Montana LLC questions, answered
Common questions about forming an LLC in Montana. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Montana?
Montana has the lowest LLC filing fee in the nation at just $35. The annual report's standard fee is $35, currently waived to $0 for reports filed by April 15 (through 2026/2027). Our service fee starts at $100 plus the state fee.
Does Montana have sales tax?
No! Montana is one of only five states with no state sales tax. This makes it popular for certain types of business registrations, particularly vehicle purchases.
Why do people form Montana LLCs for vehicles?
Montana's lack of sales tax makes it popular for registering expensive vehicles, RVs, and boats to avoid paying sales tax in other states. However, you should consult a tax professional about the legal implications.
When is the Montana annual report due?
The annual report is due by April 15th each year. The standard fee is $35, but it is currently waived to $0 for reports filed by April 15 (through 2026/2027), making it very affordable for ongoing compliance.
Can I form a Montana LLC online?
Yes, you can file online through the Montana Secretary of State's website for fast and convenient processing.
Is Montana good for tourism businesses?
Yes. Montana's tourism industry is significant, driven by Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, skiing, and outdoor recreation. The state attracts millions of visitors annually.
Montana government filing resources
Filing fees for common LLC services
Official Montana state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
$10.00 fee (same across all entity types).
Montana's good-standing document is the 'Certificate of Existence' (domestic entities, $5).
Learn more'Certified copy of any document' is a $10.00 flat fee per document (not charged per page).
$10.00 per document/notarization, regardless of the number of pages (a document notarized by multiple notaries may be charged per notarization).
$70.00 base, plus $50.00 for each series member named in a series LLC.
Learn moreMontana has NO general sales tax, so there is no seller's permit / sales-tax permit / resale-permit registration.
Learn moreNO FEE — the Montana SOS Business Services Filing Fees schedule lists 'Statement of Change — registered office, agent or both' as NO FEE for LLCs.
Learn moreBase reinstatement fee $35.00 for an involuntarily dissolved LLC, PLUS an additional $35.00 per year for each year of delinquent annual reports.
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Montana LLC
Formation is the first step — stay compliant and operational with these services.
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