# Form a corporation in Montana

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/corporation/montana
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Montana charges $35 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Montana Secretary of State.

## Montana details

- Corporation filing fee: $35
- Expedited processing (24 hours): $20
- Corporation annual report ($0 if filed Jan 1 to Apr 15 (waived for 2026 and 2027), $35 after): $0

[Filing office: Montana Secretary of State](https://biz.sosmt.gov/forms/business). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://sosmt.gov/business/fees/)

[Start my Montana corporation](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=corp&state=MT)

$35 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in Montana?

The state charges $35. With our Basic package, the total is $35.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Montana LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The Montana Secretary of State. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.