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Business Entity Formation
Business entities are formed by registration with the Montana Secretary of State.
Limited Liability Company
Filing a Domestic LLC (for profit company, first registered in Montana) is a $70 initial filing fee, $15 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. Annual report may be filed online.
Filing a Foreign LLC (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $70 initial filing fee, $15 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. Annual report may be filed online.
Corporation
Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in Montana) is a $70 initial filing fee, $15 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. Annual report may be filed online.
Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $70 initial filing fee, $15 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. Annual report may be filed online.
Sole Proprietor
A sole proprietor business does not require registration with the state.
DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name
Montana allows individuals and businesses to register a fictitious business name. This process is administered at the State level. For more information on DBAs in Montana visit this website.
Business Licenses
The State of Montana does not require that all businesses hold a general business license. Some city/county governments require a local business license. For more information on business licenses in Montana visit their website.
Professional Licenses
There are a number of professions that require a state license in Montana. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website. Use this menu for accessing information about the various Professional Licenses administered through both the Business and Occupational Licensing Bureau and the Heath Care Licensing Bureau within the Division.
State Income Tax
Montana does have a state income tax for individuals. Montana does have a state income tax for corporations. Visit this website for more information on business income taxes in Montana.
Montana does have a franchise tax for corporations. The corporation license tax is a franchise tax levied on corporations for the privilege of doing business in Montana.
State Sales Tax
Montana does not have a state sales tax.
Employer Assistance
The state of Montana administers labor and employment issues through the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance information for employers in Montana is available at this website.
Unemployment insurance information for workers in Montana is available at this location.
Workers' Compensation
Information for employers in Montana regarding Worker's Compensation is available from the Montana Workers' Compensation Regulation Bureau website.
Occupational Health & Safety
Montana provides Occupational Health & Safety support through Montana Occupational Safety and Health Bureau. Visit their website.
Resources for Starting a Business in Montana