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How to dissolve an LLC in Montana
To dissolve an LLC in Montana, the members approve it, the company pays its debts and final taxes, and you file the dissolution with the state (our checkout quotes no Montana fee). As of October 2026.
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The 6 steps to close a Montana LLC
Do them in this order; step 4 is the only one the state charges for.
- 1
Get the members' approval
Check your operating agreementYour operating agreement says who must agree and how. Put the decision in writing and keep it with the company records.
- 2
Bring state filings and taxes current
Where people get stuckMany states will not accept a dissolution while reports or state taxes are overdue. The Montana annual report is due April 15 every year, with a state fee of $0. Check the Montana deadline.
- 3
Wind up the business
Before you fileCollect what you are owed, pay or settle debts, cancel contracts and leases, and only then distribute what is left to the members.
- 4
File the dissolution with the state
We file this oneYou file it with Montana's business filing office; our checkout quotes no Montana fee. The current form is on Montana's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.
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Close the federal and state accounts
Easy to forgetFile the final federal return and check the "final return" box, then close the IRS business account (IRS: closing a business). Cancel any sales tax permit and licenses, and close the bank account last. Montana sales tax permit.
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End the registered agent after the state confirms
Last stepKeep the agent until the state confirms the dissolution, so any legal papers served in the meantime still reach you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to dissolve an LLC in Montana?
Our checkout quotes no montana fee for the dissolution. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top, and checkout shows the total with the card processing fee before you pay.
Can I dissolve a Montana LLC myself?
Yes. File it directly with Montana's business filing office; the official link is in step 4.
What happens if I just stop using the LLC in Montana?
Fees and reports keep coming due. If they go unpaid the state can dissolve the LLC itself, and the unpaid fees, penalties and taxes can follow you. Filing the dissolution ends them.
Do I need to tell the IRS I closed the LLC?
Yes. File a final return with the final box checked and close the business account; the IRS closing-a-business page lists the steps.
Is this page legal advice about closing a Montana LLC?
No. It explains the steps in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA, or book a free call with us.
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$120 plus Montana's $0 state fee. Checkout shows the full total before you pay.
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