Montana
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly
recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our members.
| https://www.mtsosfilings.gov/mtsos-master/service/create.html?service=registerItemSearch |
| Link: | https://app.mt.gov/epass/Authn/selectIDP.html |
| Fee: | $20 |
| Processing: | 20 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | Original signature required |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://www.mtsosfilings.gov/mtsos-master/service/create.html?service=registerItemSearch |
| Link: | https://app.mt.gov/epass/Authn/selectIDP.html |
| Due: | Annually, by April 15 |
| Fee: | $20.00 |
Charity registration
Not required for Montana.
Income/franchise tax exemption
Notes
Initial form
| To obtain exemption from Montana corporate income tax, you must submit Form EXPT below. |
| Link: |
Form EXPT https://revenue.mt.gov/Portals/9/forms/taxexempt_entities/EXPT.pdf |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Sales tax exemption
Not required for Montana.
Tax department
Not required for Montana.
Raffle (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included
in our covered services.
However, we will be happy to file your raffle
requirements for a $45 service fee.
| Link: | https://media.dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/Nonprofit-Fundraising-1017-1.pdf |
| Due: | Before event |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |