Best LLC Formation Services in Montana

ZenBusiness

4.5

Best for LLC Formation

Key Points

$0 formation with guided, beginner friendly setupAgent is $199 a year, and that is most of the real costThe $99 agent year is half price and only if they file your LLC

Due today

$134^†

Registered agent includedState fees included

Then every year

$199

Tailor Brands

4.2

Best for Branding

Key Points

$0 filing with logo and website tools built inWeekend support and a guided setupAgent $199 a year plus pre-checked trial add-ons

Due today

$234^†

Registered agent includedState fees included

Then every year

$199

FileNow

4.2

Best for Speed

Key Points

No free tier, filing starts at $49Premium at $199 includes the agent free for a year, the EIN and 24-hour processingOn the $49 Starter the agent is $119 a year and 24-hour processing is not included

Due today

$203^†

Registered agent includedState fees included

Then every year

$119

Swyft Filings

3.2

Best for Fast Filing

Key Points

Standard lists at $199 and Premium at $299, both $30 off in a sale running nowAgent is billed quarterly at $149, which is $596 a yearSame day filing only on the Premium plan, Basic takes 7 to 10 business days

Due today

$631^†

Registered agent includedState fees included

Then every year

$596

LegalZoom

2.8

Most Recognized

Key Points

Best known brand with a big legal document libraryAgent costs $249 a year, charged on top of formationAggressive upsells during checkout

Due today

$284^†

Registered agent includedState fees included

Then every year

$249

Northwest Registered Agent

4.8Best Overall

Registered agent free year 1, then $125 a yearEIN and operating agreement start at the $139 package, not the $39 oneCancelling needs a phone call or email, not a dashboard click

Due today

$74^†

Registered agent included, free year 1State fees included

Then every year

$125

ZenBusiness

4.5Best for LLC Formation

$0 formation with guided, beginner friendly setupAgent is $199 a year, and that is most of the real costThe $99 agent year is half price and only if they file your LLC

Due today

$134^†

Registered agent includedState fees included

Then every year

$199

Tailor Brands

4.2Best for Branding

$0 filing with logo and website tools built inWeekend support and a guided setupAgent $199 a year plus pre-checked trial add-ons

Due today

$234^†

Registered agent includedState fees included

Then every year

$199

FileNow

4.2Best for Speed

No free tier, filing starts at $49Premium at $199 includes the agent free for a year, the EIN and 24-hour processingOn the $49 Starter the agent is $119 a year and 24-hour processing is not included

Due today

$203^†

Registered agent includedState fees included

Then every year

$119

Swyft Filings

3.2Best for Fast Filing

Due today

$631^†

Registered agent includedState fees included

Then every year

$596

LegalZoom

2.8Most Recognized

Best known brand with a big legal document libraryAgent costs $249 a year, charged on top of formationAggressive upsells during checkout

Due today

$284^†

Registered agent includedState fees included

Then every year

$249

† Articles of Organization are $35, plus $50 for each series member named in a series LLC. Montana files business documents through its online portal.

* State fees verified August 25, 2026, provider prices verified September 5, 2026. Provider and government fees change.

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Service	Price	Best For	Rating
Northwest Registered Agent Best Overall From $39 4.8	From $39 + state fees	Founders who want a complete business setup (formation, address, domain, email, website, phone) in one $39 entry package.	4.8	Get Started →Read review
ZenBusiness Best for LLC Formation From $0 4.5	From $0 + state fees	First-time founders needing an easy, guided, and affordable LLC setup	4.5	Get Started →Read review
Tailor Brands Best for Branding From $0 4.2	From $0 + state fees	First-time founders who want LLC filing and basic branding tools in one place.	4.2	Get Started →Read review
FileNow Best for Speed From $49 4.2	From $49 + state fees	Entrepreneurs who want a clean, upsell free checkout and will take the $199 Premium plan to get 24-hour processing.	4.2	Get Started →Read review
Swyft Filings Best for Fast Filing From $0 3.2	From $0 + state fees	Founders needing fast turnaround who can navigate heavy upsells.	3.2	Get Started →Read review
LegalZoom Most Recognized From $0 2.8	From $0 + state fees	Founders prioritizing brand recognition and access to an extensive legal document library.	2.8	Get Started →Read review

How We Chose the Best LLC Services for Montana

Montana's $35 filing fee is the lowest in the country. No state charges less. There is no sales tax and no franchise tax either. We judged each service on how it handles Montana's online-only filing, the $20 expedited option, and an annual report whose on time fee is waived through 2027 and whose late fee is $35. Providers that padded their own fees on top of state costs this low lost ranking points.

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From $39

Best Overall

Northwest Registered Agent

A transparent LLC formation service that bundles a complete business identity (address, domain, email, phone, website) into a $39 entry package.

4.8

From $39 + state fees

From $39 + state fees

Pricing Plans

Popular

$39

Basic

+ state fees

Preparation and filing of Articles of Organization
1 full year of Registered Agent service included
Business address and privacy protection

$139

Deluxe

+ state fees

Everything in Basic
EIN obtained for you
Operating agreement prepared for you

$199

Premium

+ state fees

Everything in Deluxe
Same-day processing

Northwest is our top pick for LLC formation. The $39 package carries a business address, domain, website, email, phone line and mail scanning, plus the filing itself and a year of registered agent service. An EIN and a prepared operating agreement sit in the $139 package, not this one. It is privately held, and the Corporate Guides know the state rules they are quoting. The dashboard is plain rather than polished. At $125 a year to renew, that is a fair trade.

Pros

The $39 entry package covers the state filing and a full year of registered agent service.
Business Identity comes free, a business address, domain, hosted website, email address and phone line.
Agent renewal has held at $125 a year for 20 years, with no contract and cancellation at any time.
Registered agent mail is scanned and uploaded to your account at no extra charge, with no document cap.
Every filing carries a 100% error-free guarantee, and Northwest files any correcting amendment at no cost.
U.S.-based Corporate Guides who actually answer the phone.

Cons

An EIN and a prepared operating agreement need the $139 Deluxe package, not the $39 one.
Same-day processing only comes with the $199 Premium package.
The free business address scans just five pieces of mail a year, unlimited scanning is $20 a month.
Customer support is not available on weekends.
Online cancellation process can be cumbersome.
The free phone line covers 10 calls and 10 texts a month, unlimited talk and text is a $9 a month upgrade.

Best For: Founders who want a complete business setup (formation, address, domain, email, website, phone) in one $39 entry package.

From $39 + state fees

From $0

Best for LLC Formation

ZenBusiness

ZenBusiness files your LLC for $0 and runs the clearest dashboard we have used. The add-ons are where it earns.

4.5

From $0 + state fees

From $0 + state fees

Pricing Plans

Starter

+ state fees, does not renew

Name availability search
Articles of formation filing
Electronic document access

Popular

$199/yr

Pro

+ state fees, renews at $199/yr

All Starter features
Rush processing in 1 business day
Worry-Free Compliance included, not just a free year

$399/yr

Premium

+ state fees, renews at $399/yr

All Pro features
Registered agent service included
Advanced Compliance Protection

ZenBusiness runs the smoothest filing in this category. The setup walks a first-time founder through every step, and the dashboard chases your deadlines for you. Starter is $0 and never renews, so a founder who buys nothing else pays the state and stops. The catch sits beside it. Pro renews at $199 a year and Premium at $399, and on Starter the EIN, the operating agreement and the agent are each priced on their own. A strong pick if you want a polished filing and you read the cart before you pay.

Pros

Starter is $0, you pay only the state fee
The dashboard is the clearest we have used
Phone support runs 7 days a week
A free first year of Worry-Free Compliance on Starter
Good mobile app, 4.6 stars on iOS

Cons

Heavy push for add-ons at checkout
On Starter the EIN, the operating agreement and the agent each cost extra, $99, $99 and $199 a year
Renewals climb, Pro at $199 a year and Premium at $399
Auto-renewing subscriptions are hard to cancel

Best For: First-time founders needing an easy, guided, and affordable LLC setup

From $0 + state fees

From $0

Best for Branding

Tailor Brands

Tailor Brands bundles logo design and a website into LLC formation, then charges $199 a year for the registered agent almost everyone needs.

4.2

From $0 + state fees

From $0 + state fees

Pricing Plans

Lite

+ state fees

Filing of Articles of Organization
Standard processing, up to 14 business days
Business coaching platform access

Popular

$199/yr

Essential

+ state fees

Everything in Lite
Expedited processing, filed within 1 business day
Operating agreement creation

$249/yr

Elite

+ state fees

Everything in Essential
1 year free domain
AI powered website builder

Formation is the free part. The logo and website builders are easy to use, and the guided setup is beginner friendly. The catch is checkout. Plan prices stay hidden until the end, a $39 a month bookkeeping trial comes pre-checked, and the registered agent most founders need costs $199 a year. That puts the real first-year cost at $199 plus your state's filing fee. If you want branding and formation together, it works. If you only need the LLC, Northwest files for a flat $39 with no upsells.

Pros

Free Lite plan files the LLC for $0 plus your state fee
Beginner-friendly dashboard that is easy to navigate
Built-in logo maker and website builder in one dashboard
Customer support available on weekends
Guided questionnaire walks you through setup

Cons

Plan prices stay hidden until the end of the questionnaire
Pre-checked $39 a month bookkeeping trial you must cancel yourself
Registered agent service costs $199 a year, more than budget rivals

Best For: First-time founders who want LLC filing and basic branding tools in one place.

From $0 + state fees

From $49

Best for Speed

FileNow

FileNow files fast and sells cleanly, but the 24-hour processing its reputation rests on sits in the $199 Premium plan, not the $49 Starter.

4.2

From $49 + state fees

From $49 + state fees

Pricing Plans

$49

Starter

+ state fee

Filing Articles of Organization / Incorporation
Unlimited Phone & Email Support
Electronic Delivery of State Documents

Popular

$199

Premium

+ state fee

Free Year of Registered Agent ($119 Value)
EIN / TAX ID ($75 Value)
24-hour Order Processing ($50 Value)

FileNow runs the cleanest checkout in this category. Two plans, no pre-checked add-ons, no hidden fees, and every price visible before you commit. The speed is real but it is priced. FileNow's own plan comparison puts 24-hour order processing inside the $199 Premium plan and values it at $50, and same day filing is a separate $75 to $150 add-on on either plan. The $49 Starter files your Articles and runs the name search, nothing more, and the registered agent costs $119 a year on top of it. Premium bundles the agent for a free first year, the EIN, an operating agreement, a banking resolution and contract templates, which FileNow lists at $443 of value against the $199 price.

Pros

Checkout is transparent, no pre-checked add-ons and no hidden fees
Premium at $199 includes 24-hour processing, a free agent year, the EIN and an operating agreement
Two plans only, so the choice takes a minute
Support runs on phone, chat and email
Every plan price is shown per state before you start

Cons

No free formation tier, the entry plan is $49
24-hour processing belongs to Premium, the $49 Starter does not carry it
Same day filing is an extra $75 to $150 on either plan
Starter leaves out the registered agent, which is $119 a year
No ongoing compliance dashboard

Best For: Entrepreneurs who want a clean, upsell free checkout and will take the $199 Premium plan to get 24-hour processing.

From $49 + state fees

From $0

Best for Fast Filing

Swyft Filings

Swyft Filings offers exceptionally fast processing speeds, but you must navigate a minefield of expensive upsells during checkout.

3.2

From $0 + state fees

From $0 + state fees

Pricing Plans

Basic

+ state fees

Preparation and filing of LLC documents
Business name availability check
Standard processing (7-10 business days)

Popular

$199

Standard

+ state fees

Everything in Basic
Federal Tax ID (EIN) obtainment
Custom Operating Agreement

$299

Premium

+ state fees

Everything in Standard
Expedited processing (1 business day)
2 months of unlimited attorney consultations

Swyft Filings lives up to its name by offering some of the fastest LLC formation times on the market. Their 5-step setup process is simple and easy for beginners to understand. However, their aggressive upsells and missing registered agent service make their $0 starting price highly deceptive. We recommend them only if you desperately need same-day processing and know exactly which add-ons to decline.

Pros

Exceptionally fast processing speeds
Streamlined 5-step application interface
Knowledgeable and responsive phone support
Basic package starts at $0 plus state fees
No confusing legal jargon during setup

Cons

Registered agent service is billed quarterly at $149, which is $596 a year
Aggressive multi-page upsell flow
Difficult cancellation process for ongoing subscriptions

Best For: Founders needing fast turnaround who can navigate heavy upsells.

From $0 + state fees

From $0

Most Recognized

LegalZoom

A famous name with an aggressive checkout process and expensive recurring fees.

2.8

From $0 + state fees

From $0 + state fees

Pricing Plans

Basic

+ state filing fees

Articles of organization filing
Business name availability check
Digital welcome packet

Popular

$249

Pro

+ state filing fees

Everything in the Basic package
Operating Agreement
EIN registration

$299

Premium

+ state filing fees

Everything in the Pro package
Business attorney guidance (30-day subscription)
Bookkeeping tools (6-month subscription)

LegalZoom relies heavily on its brand recognition to charge premium prices for basic services. While the platform is easy to navigate and offers excellent legal document libraries, the checkout process is a maze of expensive upsells and auto-renewing trials. We do not recommend it if you are on a budget. You will end up paying significantly more for registered agent and compliance services than you would with competitors.

Pros

Highly intuitive platform that is easy for absolute beginners to navigate.
Access to a massive library of legal documents and forms.
Long-standing brand reputation provides reliability and peace of mind.
Customer support is available seven days a week.
Basic LLC formation is free excluding mandatory state fees.

Cons

Incredibly aggressive upselling for simple tasks like obtaining an EIN.
Registered agent fees are heavily inflated at $249 per year.
Checkout includes pre-selected free trials that auto-renew at high prices.
Standard processing times are slow unless you pay a $99 expedite fee.

Best For: Founders prioritizing brand recognition and access to an extensive legal document library.

From $0 + state fees

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Our Top Pick

Northwest Registered Agent

Northwest is our top pick for LLC formation. The $39 package carries a business address, domain, website, email, phone line and mail scannin…

The $39 entry package covers the state filing and a full year of registered agent service.

Business Identity comes free, a business address, domain, hosted website, email address and phone line.

Agent renewal has held at $125 a year for 20 years, with no contract and cancellation at any time.