2026 Montana fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Montana?
Every Montana LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the annual report, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Montana costs $35 in one-time state filing fees. The annual report is $20 a year, due April 15. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $204, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$35
Annual Report
$20/yr
Processing time
7-10 business days
Montana LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $35 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$20 | One time, 24 hours |
| Annual Report | $20 | Yearly, due April 15 |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $204 | All in |
No state sales tax. Pass-through LLC members pay Montana income tax (up to 5.9%) if Montana residents. Popular for vehicle registration savings on RVs and high-value assets.
What founders in Montana overpay for
- Registering an RV to a Montana LLC when you don't live in Montana can trigger tax evasion charges in your home state — several states are actively prosecuting.
- Montana requires the annual report by April 15 (tax day) — many owners forget because it's the same day as federal tax filing.
- Late filing penalties. $15 + dissolution after 60 days
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax. 6.75% state income tax if C-Corp elected.
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Start your Montana LLC for $204
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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