Montana · Reinstatement
Reinstate an LLC in Montana
Montana lets an LLC that has been administratively dissolved apply for reinstatement within 5 years 1.
Start my Montana reinstatementCan you reinstate an LLC in Montana?
Yes. Montana calls getting an administratively dissolved LLC back reinstatement. The LLC applies to the Secretary of State to restore its right to carry on business. 1
A Montana LLC may apply within 5 years after the effective date of dissolution. The Secretary of State may not order reinstatement once 5 years have passed. 1
Last checked .What it costs in Montana
We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.
How reinstatement works in Montana
Catch up on filings
A Montana LLC must submit all annual reports it has not yet filed with the Secretary of State along with its reinstatement application. 1
Tax clearance
Montana requires a Department of Revenue certificate that all Title 15 taxes are paid, unless the LLC has only one member and has not elected to be taxed as a corporation. 1
File the application
In Montana the LLC files the Reinstatement form through the Secretary of State's online filing portal, using the Filing Actions button on the business record. 3
Pay the state fee
Montana's fee schedule lists LLC reinstatement at $35.00, plus an additional $35.00 for each year of delinquent annual reports. 2
Check the name
If another entity has legally acquired a Montana LLC's name before it applies, the application gives the name under which the LLC wants to be reinstated. 1
What reinstatement does
Under Montana law, reinstatement relates back to the date of administrative dissolution, and the LLC is considered an existing legal entity from its original organization. 1
More details for Montana
In Montana the reinstatement application is signed by a person who was a member or manager when the LLC was dissolved. 1
What we do for your Montana filing
For $199 + state fees we confirm what Montana requires for your company and prepare the filing. You sign, we file. State charges are passed through at cost. You see the amounts before we file. Start your reinstatement.
Reinstate or start a new LLC?
A new LLC is a new company with a new formation date. If a fresh start is cheaper for you, we say so.
In Montana the window above decides whether reinstatement is still open.
What to have ready
- The company name exactly as registered
- The state of formation
- The last year the company filed a report with the state
Common questions
How long do I have to reinstate an LLC in Montana?
A Montana LLC may apply within 5 years after the effective date of dissolution. The Secretary of State may not order reinstatement once 5 years have passed. 1
What does Montana charge to reinstate an LLC?
Montana's fee schedule lists LLC reinstatement at $35.00, plus an additional $35.00 for each year of delinquent annual reports. 2
Does Montana need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?
Montana requires a Department of Revenue certificate that all Title 15 taxes are paid, unless the LLC has only one member and has not elected to be taxed as a corporation. 1
Will my LLC keep its name in Montana?
If another entity has legally acquired a Montana LLC's name before it applies, the application gives the name under which the LLC wants to be reinstated. 1
Does reinstatement in Montana reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?
Under Montana law, reinstatement relates back to the date of administrative dissolution, and the LLC is considered an existing legal entity from its original organization. 1
What does Vermilion Vitez charge for a Montana reinstatement?
$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.
Also in Montana
Sources 3 links, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Montana: time limit to apply, what the state calls it, what to file first, tax clearance, the LLC's name, what reinstatement does, who signs leg.mt.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Montana: state fee sosmt.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Montana: the application help.sosmt.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
Each source shows the date it was checked. The newest check is Nov 14, 2026.
This page explains Montana’s rules. It is not legal or tax advice.
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We prepare the reinstatement and the back-year reports, you sign. $199 + state fees.
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