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 $254, which includes the state fee, our flat $199 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
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 | $199 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $254 | All in |
No state sales tax. Pass-through LLC members pay Montana's graduated individual income tax, 4.7%-5.65% for the 2026 tax year, dropping to 4.7%-5.4% for 2027 under HB 337. 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. $35 total fee if filed after April 15 (versus $20 on time) + involuntary dissolution after 60 days of continued noncompliance
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax. 6.75% flat corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
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Start your Montana LLC for $254
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.