Form an LLC in Montana
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $160 on Standard.
State filing fee
$35
Typical processing
7 days
Annual report
$20 / yr
Montana LLCs are notable for two things: a very low $35 filing fee and the fact that Montana has no general sales tax. That last point is why Montana sees an unusually large volume of single-purpose LLCs formed to register high-value vehicles (RVs, exotic cars) to avoid sales tax in the owner's home state - a maneuver with its own legal risks.
For ordinary LLCs, Montana is a cheap, low-friction state with an annual report fee of $20. The 'Montana RV LLC' strategy is best discussed with a tax professional, not pursued blindly.
Best for: In-state Montana businesses; vehicle holding entities (with proper legal review).
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $35 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 7 days |
| Annual report fee | $20 |
| Annual report due | April 15 every year |
| Premium expedited fee | $55 (1-day filing) |
- The $35 filing fee is one of the lowest in the country.
- Premium plans use the $55 expedited state fee for one-business-day processing.
Watch outs
- - States have started challenging Montana LLCs that register vehicles for residents elsewhere - this is a use case that needs explicit legal advice, not a generic LLC.
How we file your Montana LLC
- 1
File the Articles of Organization
We file with the Montana Secretary of State Business Services Division. The $35 fee is paid at submission.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a Montana operating agreement delivered.
- 3
Set up annual report tracking
Montana annual reports are due April 15 each year with a $20 fee.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Montana annual report due?
April 15 each year. The fee is $20.
Does Montana have a sales tax?
No general state sales tax. Some local resort taxes apply.
Can a non-resident own a Montana LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
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Ready to form your Montana LLC?
Total from $160 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.