The Articles of Organization fee for a Montana LLC is $35, plus $50 for each series member named in a series LLC. The annual report is waived before April 15.
Official sourceWhat does Montana charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File Articles of Organization with the Montana Secretary of State through the online filing portal. |
|---|---|
| Formation charges | $35 for the Articles of Organization, plus $50 for each series member named in a series LLC. A name reservation is $10. |
| Recurring filing | Annual report. The fee is waived when filed before April 15 and is $35 after April 15. |
| First and later due dates | File the annual report before April 15 each year to avoid the $35 fee. Reinstatement after a missed report adds $35 plus $35 for each year of delinquent reports. |
| Registered agent and office | Montana law requires every LLC to have a registered agent, either commercial or non-commercial. A change of registered agent or office carries no filing fee. |
| Taxes and other costs | The state filing fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service. |
Does a Montana LLC pay for its annual report?
The Secretary of State waives the annual report fee when it is filed before April 15. After April 15 the fee is $35. A missed report can lead to reinstatement costs of $35 plus $35 for each year of delinquent reports.
Who can be the Montana registered agent?
Montana law requires every LLC to have a registered agent. The agent can be a commercial registered agent or a non-commercial one. A statement changing the registered agent or office has no filing fee.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted formation documents and your operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and check Montana tax registration and local licenses for the business activity.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the Montana filing fee?
The state filing fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service. A name reservation ($10) and a certificate of existence ($5) are separate.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Secretary of State filing fees - reviewed October 1, 2026
- What is a registered agent - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Change a registered agent - reviewed October 1, 2026
- How to file an annual report - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Montana?
$35 for the Articles of Organization, plus $50 for each series member in a series LLC.
How much is the Montana LLC annual report?
The fee is waived when filed before April 15 and $35 after April 15.
Does Montana require a registered agent?
Yes. Every LLC needs a registered agent, either commercial or non-commercial.
What does it cost to change the Montana registered agent?
The Secretary of State lists no fee for a statement of change of registered office or agent.
What does reinstatement cost in Montana?
$35 plus $35 for each year of delinquent annual reports.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.