Montana Business Registration Fee Calculator
Forming an LLC in Montana costs $35 to file, with no recurring state report fee after that. Incorporating costs $35 up front and about $0 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.
Your business
- Annual reportThe $20 annual report fee is WAIVED for on-time filers through 2027 ($35 if filed after April 15)$0.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)$35.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Good to know
- Montana is the cheapest state in the country to form an LLC ($35) — and the Secretary of State has waived on-time annual report fees every year through 2027.
What determines business cost in Montana?
- Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
- Formation filing fee ($35 LLC / $35 corp)
- Annual/biennial report fees
- Franchise or privilege taxes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Montana?
The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $35. That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.
What does an LLC cost per year in Montana?
Nothing in recurring state fees — Montana the $20 annual report fee is WAIVED for on-time filers through 2027 ($35 if filed after April 15). You'll still owe applicable taxes on income.
How much does it cost to incorporate in Montana?
Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $35, then about $0 per year in report fees.
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Official Montana resources
Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.