Last updated December 9, 2021
Montana LLC Operating Agreement
How to form an LLC in Montana
This Quick Start Guide is a brief overview of how to form an LLC in Montana.
Detailed Lessons:
1. LLC Name Search
2. Registered Agent
3. Articles of Organization
4. Operating Agreement ← you are here
5. EIN Number
6. Annual Report
7. Business License
8. Taxes
Montana LLC costs:
LLC formation: $70 (one-time fee)
Annual report: $20 (every year)
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Downloads
Both links below are to the same document. The 1st is a Word document. The 2nd is a PDF.
Operating Agreement (Word)
Operating Agreement (PDF)
Next Step
After you’ve completed and signed your Montana LLC’s Operating Agreement, you can then proceed to the next Lesson: Federal Tax ID Number (EIN).
References
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.
This has been so spot on and very helpful. Thank you for doing this! YOU ARE AWESOME!!
So great to hear! You’re very welcome, Michelle. Thanks for your awesome comment :)