Filing your Montana LLC annual report is a process that Montana requires you to do each year in order to keep your business in good standing. Failing to file this report could result in dissolution, so it’s critical to get it done on time and make sure that everything is correct.
We’ll walk you through the process—and show you why a compliance service like Tailor Brands may be a great option to make sure your forms are filed correctly.
In Montana (as well as in other states), an annual report is a document that your LLC needs to file each year with the Secretary of State. Annual reports provide updated information about your organization, like the current address, management structure, details about your registered agent, and more.
They’re meant as a status update that confirms that your LLC is still active and compliant with Montana’s state requirements. They’re also a vital way to supply accurate information about your business to both the general public and potential business partners.
In Montana, there are certain fees you may need to pay when filing your annual report. Here’s what you should know:
Each year, your Montana LLC annual report needs to be filed between January 1st and April 15th. LLCs filing later than April 15th may face consequences, which we’ll discuss below.
It takes a few steps to file an annual report in Montana. Read below for an overview of the process.
You’ll need to gather certain details about your LLC prior to filling out the annual report. Here’s an overview of the information that the form will request:
At this time, Montana only accepts online filings for annual reports. This means that when it comes time to file your annual report, you’ll have a couple of options:
To file online yourself, you’ll need to use Montana’s online filing portal. Start by searching for your business. Next to the search result for your business, click the “File Annual Report” button, then review the information within the report. You’ll need to sign declarations digitally. Once you’ve completed the online form, you can click “File Online” to complete the process.
Busy business owners have enough to do already. You can always hire a compliance service like Tailor Brands to handle annual report filings for you. This will make your life easier—and ensure that your annual report is free of errors and in compliance with Montana’s regulations.
Montana doesn’t charge a filing fee to file your annual report so long as you do it on or before the April 15 deadline.
However, if you need to make any changes to your annual report, you may need to file an Articles of Correction, Articles of Amendment, or Restated Articles of Organization. These cost $15 each.
For foreign LLCs, which are LLCs that are registered in Montana, but were formed in another state, you’ll need to pay a yearly $10 fee to renew the registration for your business name.
Like most states, Montana LLC annual reports follow the same schedule as tax filings. You can file your annual report any time between January 1st and April 15th each year. Reports filed after April 15th will be considered delinquent.
Failing to file your Montana LLC annual report on time can have serious consequences for your business. Read below to learn what to expect.
Montana charges a $35 late fee for all annual reports filed after April 15.
Not filing your annual report can lead to dissolution—and if this happens, you will face some steep challenges to reinstate your business.
Domestic LLCs (which are those that were formed in Montana) must wait 5 years to be eligible for reinstatement. You will also likely need to go through the Montana Department of Revenue to get a Title 15 Certificate in order to qualify for reinstatement.
Foreign LLCs that have been dissolved are not eligible for reinstatement at all.
Montana’s regulations state that businesses face dissolution by the Secretary of State if they fail to file their annual report within 140 days of the time required by law and if they fail to pay any fees required by law. In other words, you have 140 days after April 15th each year to file your annual report and pay the late fee—or your LLC will face involuntary dissolution.
It’s crucial to make sure that your LLC’s annual report is filed correctly and on time in the state of Montana—otherwise, you could face fines or even dissolution followed by a lengthy period in which you won’t be able to reinstate your business.
Tailor Brands can make that process easy for you. As a compliance service, we assist with filing annual reports — and we can ensure that yours is filed correctly and on time so that you don’t have to worry about potential repercussions.
In most cases, no—but if you need to change information or if you file late, you may need to pay a fee.
Yes! In fact, failure to update your business registration with the correct information for your registered agent can result in serious penalties, like dissolution. To change these details, you’ll need to file a Statement of Change. There is no fee required to submit this form.
Your business will lose legal standing to operate in Montana. Foreign LLCs will not be able to reinstate their business registration. Domestic LLCs will need to wait five years, pay all fees due, and get a Title 15 Certificate from the Montana Department of Revenue in order to requalify.
Yes—all annual report filings are due by April 15 of that year.
No—the filing window doesn’t open until January 1st for that year.
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