Montana annual report & compliance · Reviewed November 2026
Montana Annual Report Filing
Montana corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations file an annual report by April 15. The standard fee is $20, but Montana has offered a fee waiver for reports filed during the January 1 to April 15 window in recent years. Confirm whether the waiver applies to the current year.
At a glance
Who must file in Montana
Domestic and foreign corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations registered in Montana.
The filing is separate from the entity’s income tax return, sales tax return, and payroll filings. Being current with the annual report does not by itself mean the entity is current on its taxes, and vice versa.
Montana annual report by entity type
| Entity | Due | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation | April 15 | $20; waiver may apply | — |
| LLC | April 15 | $20; waiver may apply | — |
| Nonprofit corporation | April 15 | $20; waiver may apply | — |
How to file the Montana annual report
- Confirm the entity and registered agent. Use the name and entity number on file with the Montana Secretary of State, Business Services. Confirm the registered agent and principal office are current.
- Gather the required information. Most reports ask for the principal office, registered agent, and the names or addresses of officers, directors, managers, or members.
- Prepare and review the report. Use the state’s online filing system or the current paper form. Review the entity type and filing period before submitting.
- Pay the state fee. The fee is paid to the state, separate from any service fee charged by our office. Save the confirmation and filed copy.
- Calendar the next deadline. Add the next annual or biennial due date to the entity calendar, and coordinate it with the registered agent and tax calendars.
What happens if the Montana report is late?
A $35 late fee can apply after April 15. Continued delinquency can lead to administrative dissolution.
If the entity has already lost good standing, reinstatement is usually a separate filing with its own fee. The longer the report remains unfiled, the more likely the state is to dissolve, revoke, or administratively terminate the entity.
Montana filing notes
Montana has used a fee waiver to encourage timely annual reports. The waiver has applied to reports filed between January 1 and April 15 in recent years, but it should be confirmed for the current filing season.
The annual report is separate from Montana income, sales, and payroll tax filings. Filing during the waiver window can eliminate the state report fee.
Montana annual report questions
Official Montana resources
Fees, forms, and deadlines were reviewed in November 2026 and can change. This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Confirm the current requirement with the Montana Secretary of State, Business Services or your professional adviser before filing.