Montana LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Articles of Organization |
| Filing office | Montana Secretary of State, Business Services |
| State filing fee | $35 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 |
| Annual report | $0; due April 15 each year (reports can be filed starting January 1); annual reports are required for all LLCs |
| Also know | Annual report is required for every LLC; the fee is waived if filed by April 15 (waiver announced through 2027) and $35 after that. Reinstatement of a domestic LLC: $35 plus $35 for each year of delinquent annual reports. |
| Registered agent | Required: an individual or business with a physical Montana address (not a P.O. box), available during business hours to accept documents |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $35 | $185 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $35 | $284 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $35 | $684 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- help.sosmt.gov/en-us/article/how-do-i-file-my-annual-report-ywawrv/
- help.sosmt.gov/en-us/article/what-is-a-registered-agent-3z3you/
- sosmt.gov/business
- sosmt.gov/business/fees/
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.