Montana Application for Registration of Foreign Montana LLC

What does it cost to register a foreign LLC in Montana?

$70.00 for normal processing.
$20.00 additional for 24 hour expedited processing.
$100.00 additional for 1 hour expedited processing.

How long does it take for the State to process the Montana Application for Registration?

Normal Processing: 5-10 business days, plus additional time for mailing.
In Person Processing: 5-10 business days, plus additional time for mailing.
Expedited Processing: 24 hour and 1 hour expedited processing available.

How will I get verification of registration back from Montana?

You will receive a letter of acknowledgement of the filing by mail? If you wish a "FILED STAMPED” copy of the document to be returned with the certification letter (at no additional fee), it will be necessary for you to submit the original and a copy of the document.

What forms do I file with Montana to register my out of State LLC?

A Certificate of Authority of Foreign Limited Liability Company Application form, a Certificate of Good Standing/Existence, and the filing fee are required.

What do I need from my home State?

A Certificate of Existence/Good Standing is required.

Will I need an Montana registered agent for my LLC?

Yes, when you hire Northwest as your registered agent, it's a flat rate yearly price of $125.00 a year, you'll have an online account that tracks your report due dates, which States you are registered in, when your yearly service with us is up, and any documents we receive locally for you are uploaded into your account immediately for complete viewing. If or when you get served with a lawsuit, we can email up to 4 people and your attorney at the same time for real time complete viewing of a lawsuit. You'll receive annual report reminders. It's the same price every year, and there are no weird fees or cancellation fees.

You'll also see all the pre-populated forms and specific filing instructions on the thank you page, in your online account, and they will be emailed to you immediately upon signing up for 1 year of registered agent service.

Does the Montana registered agent need to sign the filing?

Yes.

How can I file the Montana Application for Registration?

By mail or in person.

What is the State agency that accepts the out of State registration?

Montana Secretary of State
PO Box 202801
State Capitol, Room 260
1301 6th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620-2801
Phone: (406)444-3665
Fax: (406)444-3976

Do the signatures on the Montana LLC application need to be original?

Yes.

Who has to sign the foreign LLC filing?

A member or manager must sign the application as the applicant.

Are there any weird things about registering in Montana?

County filing or publication is not necessary, unless specifically required by the county in which your registered agent resides.

Is there ongoing Montana annual report and/or initial reporting requirements?

Annual reports are due April 15th.

What are your fees?

You'll need to have an Montana registered agent. We charge $125.00 a year to act as your registered agent in Montana. It's a flat rate, once a year fee, and includes more than other registered agents. Here's a little more about our registered agent service.

We charge a $100.00 one-time filing service fee if you would like us to obtain the certificates needed from your home State, and register your company in any State you choose. We have offices in every State and can act as your registered agent and make your filings for you in any State. If you would like to register with multiple States at once, we can usually drop our filing service fee down.