The state of Montana does not have a standard state business license. Since the state does not have a state sales tax, businesses are also not required to obtain any kind of seller's permit. There are, however, many statewide specialty licenses for certain professions and industries.
To Register a Business with the Secretary's Office Go to the Forms section in the left side menu. Choose the applicable form. Choose Domestic forms for a Montana business. Choose Foreign forms for a business formed in another state/country that will be doing business in Montana.
To Reinstate a Business: Most domestic business registrations require a Title 15 Certificate from the MT Department of Revenue to reinstate. Request the certificate through the Department of Revenue's Transaction Portal. (A certificate is not required for single-member LLCs not taxed as corporations.)
Department of Revenue for One-Stop Business Licensing: (406) 444-6900. Department of Commerce for Small Business Licensing: (406) 841-2747.
You may renew your business license online, in person or by mail. The City offers an eCheck (ACH) option for payments over $50. All transactions paid by credit or debit card will incur a 3.29% service charge.
A certified copy of your Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation can be ordered by mail, in person, or online, but we recommend online. Normal and online processing takes up to 5 days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $10.
A certificate of good standing in the State of Montana is called a Certificate of Existence. You can order by mail, in person, or online, but we recommend online. Online processing costs $5 and is immediate. Normal processing takes up to 5 days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $5.
Renew online at eStop Business Licenses Online Service. If you choose to renew by mail, be sure to complete the back page of the renewal notice, if applicable. You may submit one check to pay for multiple renewal notices.