Short answer: File Articles of Termination with the Montana Secretary of State for $0. No formal tax clearance certificate required.
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.
How dissolution works in Montana
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. No formal tax clearance certificate required.
- File Articles of Termination with the Montana Secretary of State and pay $0.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Montana compares
Montana's dissolution filing fee is $0. That ties for the lowest of the 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Montana comes in $32.5 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| Idaho | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| North Dakota | $20 | 32 of 48 |
| Wyoming | $60 | 11 of 48 |
| Nevada | $100 | 5 of 48 |
| South Dakota | $10 | 36 of 48 |
Montana fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $0 | annual, January 1 to April 15 |
| Articles of Termination | $0 |
Dissolving an LLC: Montana questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Montana?
File Articles of Termination with the Montana Secretary of State ($0). No formal tax clearance certificate required.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Montana?
No formal tax clearance certificate required.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. Waiver voided and flat $35 fee applies
How much does it cost to dissolve a Montana LLC?
$0 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
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.