Montana Annual Report Filing
Montana state law requires all Montana corporations, nonprofits, and LLCs to file an Annual Report. These reports must be submitted to the Montana Secretary of State, Business Services by April 15th each year.
Montana Filing
Annual Renewal Service
*State filing fee waived for 2025 if filed by April 15 deadline.
- 90-day advance reminder
- Complete filing handled for you
- Privacy protection included
- Add or cancel anytime
2025 Filing Fees Waived!
For 2025, filing fees will be waived for all Montana businesses that file by the April 15 deadline. However, if you don't file your report by the deadline, you'll be charged a $15 late fee, and your business may lose its good standing with the state.
Montana Annual Report Fees
All Montana Annual Reports must be filed by April 15. State filing fees are waived for 2025 for businesses that file on time.
* State filing fee waived for 2025 if filed by April 15 deadline.
Dissolution Warning: Montana will dissolve domestic LLCs and corporations that fail to file by December 1st. Foreign LLCs and corporations that fail to file by November 1st will be revoked. Avoid these serious consequences by filing on time.
How to File Your Montana Annual Report
Montana Annual Reports can only be filed online through Montana ePass. Follow these steps to successfully file your report.
Create ePass Account
Log into Montana ePass or create a new account if you don't have one.
Access Business Services
Visit the Montana SOS website and navigate to Business Services section.
File Annual Report
Click 'File An Annual Report', search for your business, and select 'File My Renewal'.
Submit & Pay
Complete the form, verify information, and submit payment by credit card.
Required Information
- State you initially formed your business in
- Registered agent name and address
- Officer/director OR member/manager names and addresses
- Principal business address
- Signature and title of person filing the report
Filing Details
Online Only
Montana Annual Reports can only be filed online through Montana ePass. Paper filing is not available.
Payment Method
Filing fee must be paid with a credit card. No checks or money orders accepted for online filings.
Immediate Processing
Online filings are processed immediately. Your business will be in good standing as soon as you submit.
How Our Montana Renewal Service Works
Trust our elite renewal service to keep your business compliant and in good standing, so you never worry about costly late fees or administrative dissolution.
Never Miss a Deadline
We send reminders 90 days before your April 15 due date and handle everything on time.
Privacy Protected
We list our contact information instead of yours on public records.
Secure Filing
We use our IP address and payment info, protecting your digital footprint.
Expert Support
Our team handles all the paperwork so you can focus on your business.
Privacy Protection Included
Montana Annual Reports are public record. Our Renewal Service is designed to protect your privacy:
- We list our contact information instead of yours
- Only minimum required information included
- We use our IP address to limit digital tracking
- Our payment info used, not yours
Montana Annual Report Questions
Does Montana require new businesses to file initial reports?
No. New businesses in Montana are not required to file initial reports. Your first filing requirement will be the Annual Report.
Are there late fees or penalties if I don't file my Montana Annual Report?
If you miss your due date, you will be charged a $15 penalty fee, and your business may no longer be in good standing. Montana also will dissolve domestic LLCs and corporations that fail to file by December 1st. Foreign LLCs and corporations that fail to file by November 1st will be revoked.
How long does Montana Annual Report processing take?
Because Montana Annual Reports are filed online, your report will be processed immediately.
Who is authorized to file a Montana Annual Report?
Anyone within the business (e.g. officer or member) OR someone who is hired to file on your business's behalf may file your Montana Annual Report. When you hire BB File for business renewal service, we'll file your report for you!
Do Montana Annual Reports need original signatures?
No! You can submit your Montana Annual Report with electronic signatures and/or copies of original documents.
How do I file online in Montana?
Montana Annual Reports can only be filed online through Montana ePass. You'll need to create an ePass account, then visit the Montana Secretary of State Business Services page and click 'File An Annual Report'.
Montana Secretary of State
Business Services
P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801
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