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File your Montana annual report.

Every Montana LLC and Corporation must file the Annual Report with the Secretary of State every year. Filing fee: $20. Due: Apr 15. Miss it and you lose good standing.

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Montana annual report

What Montana requires in plain English.

Due Apr 15

Montana Annual Report comes due Apr 15. Annual cadence. AutoFile triggers at T-14 days so you never miss it.

$20 state fee

Montana charges $20 for the Annual Report.

Good standing maintained

Filing on time keeps your Montana entity in good standing: required for bank loans, M&A, RFPs, foreign qual.

Miss it = bad standing

Late filing in Montana triggers late fees + loss of good standing. Sustained non-filing = administrative dissolution.

Pre-filled from your record

BOS already has your Montana entity's officers, addresses, RA, and EIN. We pre-fill the Annual Report form, you review, we file.

Receipt to your vault

After Montana accepts the Annual Report, state-issued receipt + filing number returns to your BOS vault. Audit-trail maintained.

How it works

A clean handoff, in 4 steps.

Verify Montana status

We pull current Montana SOS record to confirm entity, RA, last filing.

Pre-fill the Annual Report

Officers, addresses, RA pulled from your BOS vault. You review, approve.

File with Montana SOS

Submitted electronically with state fee. Montana typical turnaround 1-7 business days.

Receipt to vault

State acceptance + filing number returned to your BOS vault. Compliance Score updated live.

Three ways to stay compliant

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$149+ state fee
One filing, this year only
  • This year's Annual Report prepared and filed for Montana
  • State-stamped receipt delivered to your inbox
  • Plain-English review before submission
  • Annual Report accuracy guarantee
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  • Annual Report filed every year, automatically for Montana
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  • Receipt vault with full filing history
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  • 1 Amendment included per year (address, member, name)
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FAQ

Common questions.

What is the Montana annual report?

It is the periodic filing that keeps your entity's information current with Montana and your status active. States call it different things: an Annual Report, Statement of Information, Public Information Report, or Annual Registration, and it usually confirms your address, registered agent, and management. It is not a tax return; it is a compliance filing. We prepare and file the correct Montana version on time.

When is the Montana annual report due?

Montana sets its own schedule, and it varies: some states tie it to your formation anniversary, others to a fixed calendar date, and some run on a two-year cycle. Missing it is easy because the date is not intuitive. We track your specific Montana deadline and can file automatically, backed by a compliance calendar, so it never sneaks up on you.

How much does Montana charge for the annual report?

Montana sets the fee, and it ranges widely by state and entity type, from nothing in a few states to a substantial amount in others, sometimes based on revenue or shares. Because the figure changes over time, we show the current Montana amount before filing and pass it through at cost. Our service pricing is on the pricing page rather than quoted here where it could go stale.

What happens if I miss the Montana deadline?

Montana typically adds a late penalty, and continued failure moves your entity out of good standing and can lead to administrative dissolution. Losing good standing can block loans, contracts, and certificates until you fix it. Catching it early is far cheaper than a later reinstatement, so we monitor the date and file before a miss can spiral into a bigger problem.

Do I need to file the Montana report in person?

No. Montana accepts these filings electronically, and you almost never need to appear anywhere. We file yours online and return the confirmation to your vault. If Montana requires a wet signature or a mailed form for a specific entity type, we handle that too, but for most filers the Montana annual report is fully electronic and quick.

What if my entity information has changed?

The annual report is often exactly where you update a new address, a change in members or managers, or your registered agent, so Montana has current records. If the change is significant, Montana may also need a separate amendment. We review what changed and make sure the Montana report and any agent change together reflect your current setup rather than leaving a stale record.

Does Montana treat LLCs and corporations differently?

Often yes. Montana may use different forms, fees, schedules, or information requirements for LLCs versus corporations, and corporations sometimes owe more detail. Filing the wrong version or missing corp-specific fields causes rejections and delay. We file the correct Montana form for your exact entity type so it is accepted the first time instead of bouncing back.

Can I file my own Montana annual report?

Yes, you can always file directly with Montana; it does not require a service. People use us to avoid missing the non-obvious deadline, to keep every entity's filings in one place, and to have the report reviewed before submission. It is a safety net against the single most common cause of losing good standing, tracked on your compliance calendar, not a requirement.

Is foreign qualification different for the annual report?

Yes. If you are registered to do business in Montana as a foreign entity, you still file Montana's annual report for foreign entities, on top of the one in your home state. Each state where you are registered expects its own. We track every state you operate in so no jurisdiction's report is missed and no registration quietly lapses.

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