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Montana: the three state filings for an LLC (2026)

Filing a Montana LLC costs $35 (Articles of Organization, Montana Secretary of State). The periodic report is $20 every year and changing the registered agent is free. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files all three.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

The Montana filings

FilingForm or documentState feeWhen
FormationArticles of Organization$35Once, to create the LLC
ReportAnnual Report$20April 15
Change of agentAgent change form$0When you switch agents
Best overall in Montana

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

How much is the Montana LLC filing fee?

$35 to file the Articles of Organization with the Montana Secretary of State.

What does the Montana LLC report cost?

Annual Report, every year: $20.

What does it cost to change a registered agent in Montana?

The state charges no fee to file the change.

Is the Montana fee high or low?

$35 ranks number 1 from the cheapest of 50 (the national median is $100).

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