How to Form an LLC in Montana
A Montana Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a legal structure used to protect your personal assets (home, car, bank account) in the event your business is sued.
An LLC can be used to operate a business, or an LLC can be used to hold assets (such as real estate, vehicles, boats, or aircraft).
Forming an LLC in Montana is simple. Search your Montana LLC name in the state database and select your Registered Agent.
File your Articles of Organization with the Montana Secretary of State and wait for your LLC to be approved.
You can file your LLC by mail or online. In both cases, the filing fee is $70 and the approval time is 7-10 business days (unless you pay extra for expediting).
After your Montana LLC is approved, complete your Operating Agreement and get your Federal Tax ID Number (aka EIN) from the IRS.
In order to keep your Montana LLC in compliance, you need to file an LLC Annual Report each year. The fee is $20 and it’s due by April 15th.
We’ve created a free course that will walk you through forming your own Montana LLC, step-by-step.
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