Businesses which do not file on time will not be in good standing. Failure to file may result in additional fees and the dissolution of the corporation’s existence.
Please note: If your business is inactive when you place this order and needs reinstatement, we may contact you to pay any additional fees required to process your order. We will not be able to proceed with filing your annual report until reinstatement fees are paid and your business is in active status. Businesses in the State of Montana are required to do their annual filings by April 15th every calendar year. Filings through MTBFC include your annual filing for the calendar year, covering all fees such as the annual registration fee and processing fees.
** If you need an updated labor law poster, please make sure it is added to your selection below. Labor Law Posters should also be renewed each calendar year to remain compliant by displaying current laws and updated important information.
If you have reached this page in error, are a new business, do not need to renew/file an annual report, and only need to obtain your Certificate of Existence, Labor Law Poster, and/or EIN, please visit our New Business Document page to be redirected to the proper application forms.
About your Annual Report
- An annual report must be filed each year in order for your business entity to maintain an “active status” with The State of Montana.
- It updates or confirms your records with The State of Montana, displaying your business’s most current data on file.
- Filing is required, regardless of whether changes are needed.
- Annual Reports are due to be filed every year by April 15th.
- If a business files late, a $15 late fee will be imposed on you by The State.
- If you do not file an annual report by December 1st, it may result in the termination of the business. Businesses may incur additional reinstatement fees.
- Foreign businesses that fail to file their annual report by November 1st may have their authority revoked, and additional reinstatement fees may apply.
About your Labor Law Poster
- Federal Law 29 USC Sec. 666 (I) & 29 Sec. 2005 states that an up-to-date compliant Labor Law Poster must be posted in a visible location on the property of business which has at least 1 employee.
- Penalties and risks of non-compliance with posting regulations can lead to potential fines in excess of $7,000 per instance for failure to post federally required information, and could possibly even lead to lawsuits.