Short answer: Annual Report, $0, annual. Due: January 1 to April 15.
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.
Montana report at a glance
- Report name
- Annual Report
- Fee
- $0 Standard fee is $20, but waived for all on-time filings in 2026 and 2027.
- How often
- annual
- Due
- January 1 to April 15
- Late penalty
- Waiver voided and flat $35 fee applies
- Dissolution risk
- Non-compliance beyond 140 days leads to involuntary dissolution.
Taxes that ride along
No state sales tax, no franchise tax, and no minimum entity tax. Pass-through profits taxed at personal level up to 5.65%.
How Montana compares
Montana's recurring report fee is $0. That ties for the lowest of the 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $35, so Montana comes in $35 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $0 | 41 of 51 |
| Idaho | $0 | 41 of 51 |
| North Dakota | $50 | 22 of 51 |
| Wyoming | $60 | 19 of 51 |
| Nevada | $350 | 3 of 51 |
| South Dakota | $55 | 21 of 51 |
Montana fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $0 | annual, January 1 to April 15 |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 |
Annual report and deadlines: Montana questions
When is the Montana LLC annual report due?
January 1 to April 15
How much is the Montana annual report fee?
$0. Standard fee is $20, but waived for all on-time filings in 2026 and 2027.
What happens if I file my Montana annual report late?
Waiver voided and flat $35 fee applies
Can Montana dissolve my LLC for not filing?
Non-compliance beyond 140 days leads to involuntary dissolution.
Where do I file the Montana report?
With the Montana Secretary of State, online at its filing portal.
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.