Montana LLC Filing Fee

The Montana Secretary of State charges a filing fee of $70 to form an LLC. Our total price of $185 includes this state fee, our formation service fee, one year of registered agent service, and a business mailing address — there are no hidden charges.

Why Form an LLC in Montana?

Montana offers one of the lowest overall costs to form and maintain an LLC in the United States, with a low state filing fee and simple ongoing compliance. Montana has no state sales tax and a straightforward annual report process, keeping long-term costs low for LLC owners.

Montana LLC Requirements

• A unique business name that includes “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company”
• A registered agent with a physical address in Montana
• Filed Articles of Organization with the Montana Secretary of State
• An EIN if you plan to hire employees or open a business bank account
• An operating agreement, recommended even where not legally required

What Is Included in Your 185

• Montana state filing fee
• Articles of Organization preparation and filing
• One year of registered agent service
• Business mailing address
• EIN application guidance