Registered Agent Price Check › Montana
What a $0 or $39 LLC really costs in Montana
In Montana the state filing fee is $35. Mainstay Filing comes to $234 in year one; the $39 package comes to $74 with its agent included for the first year; a $0 package starts at $35 and adds an agent after any free period.
| Service | Advertised package | Year 1 with agent and state fee | Year 2 service price | Two years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $199 | $234 | $199 | $433 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 | $74 | $125 | $199 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 | $134 | $199 | $333 |
| Bizee | $0 | $35 | $149 | $184 |
| LegalZoom | $0 | $284 | $249 | $533 |
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Changing agents in Montana has no state fee. Source: Mont. Code Ann. § 35-7-105, checked October 20, 2026.
What is the state filing fee in Montana?
$35, paid to the state and identical with every provider. A package price does not include it.
Do I need a registered agent in Montana?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. (Mont. Code Ann. § 35-7-105).