LLC Cost in Montana: Full Fee Breakdown
Complete cost breakdown for forming an LLC or C-Corp in Montana. All fees verified from the Montana Secretary of State as of August 2026.
How much does an LLC cost in Montana?
An LLC in Montana costs $178 in the first year through Lovie: $70 state filing fee paid to Montana, $29 one time Lovie formation fee, and $79/yr for a registered agent. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions.
- State filing fee: $70 (paid directly to Montana Secretary of State)
- Lovie platform fee: $29 one time (includes AI guided formation, operating agreement, EIN)
- Registered agent: $79/yr (required in Montana, includes digital mail scanning)
LLC Formation Cost Breakdown
State Filing Fees (paid to Montana)
LLC Articles of Organization$70
Annual Report$20/yr
Expedited Processing (optional)+$20
Lovie Platform Fees
Formation Filing$29
Registered Agent$79/yr
EIN ApplicationIncluded
Operating AgreementIncluded
Compliance AlertsIncluded
Total First Year (LLC)$178
Renewal: $99/yr (registered agent + annual report)
C-Corp Formation in Montana
C-Corp filing fee$70
Total first year (C-Corp)$178
Processing Time
Standard processing in Montana: 5 business days. Expedited available for +$20.
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