Short answer: $35 to file, about $35 in year one, and about $0 a year after that. Articles of Organization fee.
We've pulled these figures from the Montana Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$35
Articles of Organization fee.
Each year after
$0
$0 through 2027 if filed on time, reverts to $20 thereafter.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $35 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $74 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $35 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $234 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Montana compares
Montana's LLC filing fee is $35. That ties for the lowest of the 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Montana comes in $69 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $35 | 51 of 51 |
| Idaho | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| North Dakota | $135 | 16 of 51 |
| Wyoming | $104 | 26 of 51 |
| Nevada | $436 | 2 of 51 |
| South Dakota | $150 | 13 of 51 |
Montana fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $35 | Filing is entirely online, with no mail-in option accepted. |
| Annual Report | $0 | annual, January 1 to April 15 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $0 | Free via a Statement of Change. |
| Amendment | $15 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 | |
| Certificate of Authority | $70 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Termination | $0 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $10 | state |
LLC cost and fees: Montana questions
What is the Montana LLC filing fee?
$35 for Articles of Organization. Filing is entirely online, with no mail-in option accepted.
How much does a Montana LLC cost per year?
About $0 a year in state fees. $0 through 2027 if filed on time, reverts to $20 thereafter.
Is it cheaper to file a Montana LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Montana?
$20 for 24-hour priority service, and $100 for one-hour service.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.