Montana Annual Report

Annual reports with the Secretary of State in Montana are official documents that businesses are required to file each year to provide updated information about their company, such as their current officers, registered agent, and business address. These reports are essential for maintaining good standing with the state and ensuring that the public has accurate and up-to-date information about the business.

There are 2 different ways to file an annual report in Montana depending on your legal entity type and tax classification. Follow the guide below to help you file your annual report with the Secretary of State in Montana or use Mosey to do it.

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Montana Business Registration Renewal for LLP

Limited liability partnerships must be renew their registration with the Montana Secretary of State to maintain good standing. The renewal is due every five years on the anniversary of registration.

File Annual Report
Using the Secretary of State Business Search, find for your entity and log in to your account to file the registration renewal.

Montana Annual Report for Professional Corporation, LLC, Corporation

If your business is registered to do business in Montana, you are required to file an annual report with the Secretary of State. You must file your first annual report between January 1 and April 15 of the calendar year following your registration.

File Annual Report
Log in to your ePass Montana account and select "File Annual Report." On the next screen, search for your business and select "File Annual Report" to file the annual report for your business.

What else do I need to know?

There may be additional things you will need to do to maintain your "good standing" in the state including having a registered agent and other kinds of taxes.

Maintaining a Registered Agent

Most states require that you have a registered agent that can receive important mail from the Secretary of State should they need to contact you. There are many commercial options available or you can use Mosey to be your registered agent and keep your information private in Montana.

Other Taxes

In addition to maintaining a registered agent, maintaining your good standing can include additional taxes. This can include franchise tax, sales tax, or other state taxes. You can use Mosey to identify these additional requirements to maintain good standing in Montana.

Montana's Annual Report Agencies

Montana Secretary of State

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