Montana state fees
✓ Prices verified Oct 8, 2026- Formation fee: $35
- Annual report: $0 every year, starting in year 2
- The fee schedule lists $20 by April 15 and $35 after; the Secretary of State currently waives the fee for reports filed January 1 to April 15.
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These charges come from the state, so they are the same whichever service forms your LLC. Missing them can cost penalties and, eventually, the LLC itself: see your LLC's yearly obligations.
What each service costs in Montana
Three years with a registered agent, Montana's fees included. Cheapest first; totals marked * include prices we could not confirm, so the real cost may be higher.
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| Service | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | 3-year total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $74 | $125 | $125 | $324 | Visit |
| Bizee | $35 | $149 | $149 | $333 | Visit |
| Inc Authority | $35 | $249 | $249 | $533 | Visit |
| Harbor Compliance | $233 | $159 | $159 | $551 | Visit |
| Tailor Brands | $234 | $199 | $199 | $632 | Visit |
| ZenBusiness | $234 | $199 | $199 | $632 | Visit |
| LegalZoom | $284 | $249 | $249 | $782 | Visit |
| doola | $332 | $297 | $297 | $926 | Visit |
| Swyft Filings | $631 | $596 | $596 | $1,823 | Visit |
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