How long does it take to get an LLC in Montana? [2024]

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You can get an LLC in Montana in 5-6 business days. If you need your Montana LLC faster, you can pay for expedited processing.

Montana LLC Processing Times

	Normal LLC processing time:	Expedited LLC:
Montana LLC by mail:	No mail filing	Not applicable
Montana LLC online:	5-6 business days	24 hours ($20 extra) 1-hour ($100 extra)

What is LLC processing time? This is the time it takes for the state of Montana to review your LLC filing and enter it in their system. After your LLC is approved, the state sends back your approved documents electronically.

Montana LLC Approval Times

Online filings: In total, online filing approvals for Montana LLCs take 5-6 business days. Since you can download your documents as soon as they’re approved by the Secretary of State, there is no extra transit time.

Montana doesn’t offer mail filings to create a new LLC.

What is LLC approval time? This is the total turnaround time to get your LLC approved from start to finish.

Montana expedited LLC

Montana has two expedited LLC options for online filing:

24-hour processing for $20 extra (“Priority”)
1-hour processing service for $100 extra (“Expedited”)

Note: Expedited fees are in addition to the LLC filing fee.

What’s the fastest way to get an LLC in Montana?

The fastest way to get an LLC in Montana is to file yourself online and pay for expedited processing. We recommend Priority (24-hour processing) for $20 extra.

Should I hire an LLC filing service in Montana?

Hiring an LLC filing service isn’t going to get your LLC approved any faster. Filing companies still have to wait for the state to approve your LLC.

However, the benefit of hiring a filing company isn’t to reduce LLC approval time. It’s to have someone else take care of the paperwork for you (and make sure it’s filed correctly).

Need to save time? Hire a company to form your LLC:
Northwest ($39 + state fee) or LegalZoom ($149 + state fee)

(Learn why Northwest is #1 in Northwest vs LegalZoom)

Why we recommend Northwest? Northwest Registered Agent has been in business for over 20 years and they have the best customer support. Our favorite thing about Northwest is that you can use their address throughout your LLC filing. This can provide you with additional privacy by keeping your address off public records. No other filing company offers this.

Even though Northwest is our favorite company, you may want to look at other companies and compare your options. Check out Best LLC Services in Montana for additional recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an LLC cost?

The one-time cost to start an LLC varies by state. There are also LLC Annual Fees to maintain your business that vary by state.

Here are the costs for a Montana LLC:

Requirement	Cost
LLC Name	$0
Registered Agent	$0 or $125 per year
Articles of Organization	$35
Operating Agreement	$0 (free on our site)
EIN Number	$0 (free through IRS)
Annual Report	$20
Taxes	varies (filed and/or paid every year)

How to start an LLC in Montana?

Here are the steps to starting an LLC in Montana:

Search your Montana LLC name
Choose your Montana Registered Agent
File Montana Articles of Organization with the state
Sign your Montana LLC Operating Agreement
Get an EIN for your Montana LLC
Open an LLC bank account

How long does it take to get an LLC in every state?

Important: Just because one state is faster than another doesn’t mean you should form your LLC there. If you form your LLC out-of-state, you’ll need to register it as a foreign LLC in your home state. For more information, please see the best state to form an LLC.

Matt Horwitz

Founder & Educator, LLC University®

Matt Horwitz has been the leading expert on LLC education for the past decade. He founded LLC University in 2010 after realizing people needed simple and actionable instructions to start an LLC that other companies weren't offering. He's cited by Entrepreneur Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and the US Chamber of Commerce, and was featured by CNBC and InventRight.

Matt holds a Bachelor's Degree in business from Drexel University with a concentration in business law. He performs extensive research and analysis to convert state laws into simple instructions anyone can follow to form their LLC - all for free! Read more about Matt Horwitz and LLC University.