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Corporation Filing Fees in Montana

In Montana, filing articles of incorporation for a for-profit corporation costs $35 and the annual report costs $20 if filed by April 15, a fee that is waived for on-time reports from 2024 through 2027.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Montana at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$35
Annual report fee
$20 (waived if on time, 2024 to 2027)
The fee is $35 if the report is filed after April 15. ARM 44.5.303 waives the on-time fee for 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 reports.
Report frequency
Every year
Due April 15.

Sources

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The rules in Montana

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Montana?

Articles of incorporation fee in Montana: $35.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Montana?

Annual report fee in Montana: $20 (waived if on time, 2024 to 2027). The fee is $35 if the report is filed after April 15. ARM 44.5.303 waives the on-time fee for 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 reports.

How often does a corporation in Montana have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Montana: Every year. Due April 15.

Where do the Montana corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Mont. Admin. R. 44.5.114 and Mont. Admin. R. 44.5.303. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Montana fees are set by Secretary of State rule, not by statute.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.