Montana LLC Annual Report (2026)

Understand the main recurring Montana LLC filing or compliance task for 2026, including deadlines, fees, good standing, and how it differs from federal taxes.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

Montana LLCs file an annual report with the Secretary of State. The current guidance says the fee is waived for annual reports filed between January 1 and April 15. Reports filed after April 15 are listed at $35.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with Montana Secretary of State, Montana DOR, Montana Department of Labor and Industry, and qualified professionals.

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Question	Montana answer
Filing name	Annual report
Filing window	January 1-April 15
On-time fee	Waived under current SOS guidance
Late fee	$35 after April 15
First report	Year after formation
Is it a tax return?	No
Does it replace DOR registration?	No

Deadline

Montana Secretary of State help says annual reports are required for LLCs and corporations and are filed through the online portal. The current fee waiver applies to annual reports filed between January 1 and April 15.

Example: if a Montana LLC is formed in 2026, its first annual report is due in the January 1-April 15 window in 2027.

Why waived does not mean optional

The on-time annual report fee may be waived, but the filing is still required. If the LLC misses the deadline, the fee schedule lists annual reports after April 15 at $35. Reinstatement is listed at $35 plus $35 per year for delinquent annual reports.

What the annual report is not

The annual report is not:

Federal income tax return
Montana income tax filing
Withholding filing
UI quarterly report
Registered agent service payment
eStop business license
Operating agreement

Annual report FAQ

How much is the Montana LLC annual report?

The current Secretary of State guidance waives the fee for reports filed between January 1 and April 15. Late reports after April 15 are listed at $35.

When is it due?

The annual report filing window is January 1 through April 15.

Is it the same as taxes?

No. Montana tax filings and employer filings are separate.

Official resources

CostSee Montana LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.TimeSee Montana LLC processing time factors in 2026, including online filing, paper filing, name issues, registered agent mistakes, EIN timing, and next steps.NameLearn how to search a Montana LLC name in 2026, check distinguishability, avoid name rejection, and separate legal names from DBAs, domains, and trademarks.Registered AgentUnderstand Montana registered agent rules for LLCs in 2026, including who can serve, address requirements, privacy tradeoffs, and when to use a service.ArticlesLearn how to file the Montana LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.AgreementLearn what a Montana LLC operating agreement should cover in 2026, why banks and partners ask for it, and how it supports ownership and management.

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