Starting a personal training business in Montana offers exciting opportunities, but also exposes you to potential liabilities. Forming an LLC provides crucial protection for your personal assets while establishing a professional business presence in the Treasure State. Our resource on choosing a registered agent in Montana breaks this down further. This guide will walk you through forming an LLC for your personal training business in Montana in 2026, and how Lovie can streamline the process.
The primary cost of forming an LLC in Montana is the $70 filing fee for the Articles of Organization. Other potential costs include registered agent fees (if you don't act as your own), attorney fees (for drafting an operating agreement), and the $20 annual report fee.
Lovie can help minimize these costs by streamlining the formation process.
Forming an LLC in Montana typically takes 3-5 business days for standard processing. Expedited processing is available for faster turnaround.
Factor in additional time for obtaining an EIN and any required licenses or permits.
LLCs in Montana typically have pass-through taxation, meaning profits are taxed at the individual member level. Montana's individual income tax rates range from 1% to 6.75%.
The most common LLC formation mistakes include choosing the wrong state, skipping the operating agreement, and failing to separate personal and business finances.
Start your formation with Lovie — $499 one-time, state filing fee included.
State-specific formation guides, cost breakdowns, compliance checklists, and expert comparisons — updated for 2026.