LLC Formation Costs

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How Much Does an LLC Cost in Montana? Year One and Every Year After

Starting a Montana LLC costs $35 to file. After that, Annual Report, every year, $20. The state side over three years is $75.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Every cost, itemised

CostWhenAmountDetail
State filing feeOnce$35Articles of Organization, Montana Secretary of State
Annual ReportYearly$20Annual Report, every year, $20
Registered agentYearlyfrom $149Required. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: an individual, including an owner, or an entity in Montana.
ExpediteOptional+$20 to +$10024 hour +$20; 1 hour +$100
EINOnce$0Issued free by the IRS

Over time

HorizonState sideWith Mainstay Filing
1 year$35$234
3 years$75$672
5 years$115$1,110

With Mainstay Filing: $199 a year plus the Montana fee at cost, covering the formation, registered agent, EIN application and annual report. It renews at the same $199.

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Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $35 state fee

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Montana?

$35 to file. Over three years the state side is $75; with Mainstay Filing it is $672.

What is the yearly cost of a Montana LLC after the first year?

Annual Report, every year, $20.

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