Start your Montana LLC today.
Form your Montana LLC in 7–14 days. Benefit from zero state sales tax, extreme privacy, and ultra-low annual fees—100% remote for international founders.
Why choose Montana?
Montana is the hidden gem of US entity formation for non-residents in 2026. While famous for its 0% state sales tax, it is also incredibly efficient for digital businesses.
Montana keeps ongoing compliance simple with a single the current fee annual report.
Montana Fast Facts
Processing Time
7–14 Business Days
State Tax Profile
No state sales tax. Montana does have a state income tax, but a non-resident owner with no Montana-source income usually owes none. Federal Form 5472 still applies.
Ongoing Maintenance
$99/yr registered agent + the current fee/yr state annual report.
Ideal For:
- •Digital nomads looking for the lowest possible maintenance costs.
- •Founders who may purchase physical assets or software avoiding sales tax.
- •Entrepreneurs who prioritize a pristine, low-tax jurisdiction.
A Closer Look at Montana
Understanding the statutory benefits of forming your company in Montana.
The 0% Sales Tax Advantage
Montana is one of only five states in the US with absolutely no statewide sales tax. While this is famously used by Americans to register luxury vehicles tax-free, it also presents unique advantages for digital businesses purchasing expensive software, servers, or digital infrastructure.
When your business billing address is in Montana, many B2B SaaS providers and cloud hosting companies will not apply US sales tax to your invoices, instantly saving your business capital.
Ultra-Low Maintenance Fees
The true cost of an LLC is not the setup fee, but the ongoing annual compliance. Montana keeps this simple: we file the annual report for the current fee (our filing fee; the Secretary of State’s own $20 fee is waived through 2027, and filing after April 15 adds a $35 state late fee).
Compared to Delaware's $300 minimum or California's $800 minimum, maintaining a Montana LLC over a 5-year period is dramatically more cost-effective. It is the perfect entity for lean, bootstrapped startups.
Strong Privacy Protections
Like Wyoming, Montana does not require you to expose your personal name on the public Articles of Organization. Your business can operate quietly and securely.
The state provides a business-friendly legal environment that respects the corporate veil, ensuring your personal assets remain strictly separated from your business liabilities.
Everything you need to launch globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Montana different from Wyoming?
Montana's state annual report (the current fee) is in line with Wyoming's ($80). Additionally, Montana is unique for having exactly 0% statewide sales tax. However, Montana's state processing times are generally slower (7-14 days) compared to Wyoming (3-5 days).
Do I need to visit Montana to open the LLC?
No. The entire process is 100% remote. Entryly provides the mandatory Montana Registered Agent and US business address required to form the entity, and you can manage the company from anywhere in the world.
Can a Montana LLC get a Mercury Bank account and Stripe?
Yes. Once your Montana LLC is formed and the IRS assigns your EIN, you are fully eligible to apply for Mercury Bank (USD business banking) and a US Stripe gateway, just like any other US company.