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How to Shut Down a Business in Montana

Complete guide to dissolving your business entity with the Montana Secretary of State.

Quick Answer

To dissolve a business in Montana, file Articles of Termination (Domestic LLC) with the Montana Secretary of State. The LLC filing fee is $— and corporation fee is $—. Montana does not require tax clearance before filing. Standard processing takes 5-10 business days.

Quick Facts

Filing Agency Montana Secretary of State
Website https://sosmt.gov
LLC Dissolution Fee $—
Corporation Dissolution Fee $—
Tax Clearance Required No
Processing Time 5-10 business days
Online Filing Yes
Phone (406) 444-3665

LLC Dissolution in Montana

Form
Articles of Termination (Domestic LLC)
Fee
$0
Online
Yes
Processing
5-10 business days
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Steps to Dissolve an LLC

  1. 1 Vote to dissolve per operating agreement or majority vote of members
  2. 2 Wind up business affairs, settle debts, and distribute remaining assets
  3. 3 File Articles of Termination with Secretary of State (no filing fee)
  4. 4 File final Montana state tax returns
  5. 5 Close all tax accounts with the Montana Department of Revenue
  6. 6 Cancel any DBAs, licenses, and permits

Corporation Dissolution in Montana

Form
Articles of Dissolution (Domestic Profit Corporation)
Fee
$0
Online
Yes
Processing
5-10 business days
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Steps to Dissolve a Corporation

  1. 1 Board of directors adopts resolution recommending dissolution
  2. 2 Shareholders approve dissolution by majority vote
  3. 3 Wind up business affairs, notify creditors, and settle debts
  4. 4 File Articles of Dissolution with Secretary of State (no filing fee)
  5. 5 File final Montana state tax returns
  6. 6 Cancel any DBAs, licenses, and permits

Tax Requirements

Tax Clearance Required
No
Final Return Required
Yes

Tax Agency: Montana Department of Revenue

https://mtrevenue.gov

Phone: (406) 444-6900

File final Montana corporate income tax return and mark as final. Close all tax accounts with the Department of Revenue. Montana has no sales tax, but business income tax obligations must be settled.

Additional Requirements

Publication Required: No
Creditor Notification: Must notify known creditors in writing; unknown creditors may be notified by publication
Employee Notification: Follow federal WARN Act if 100+ employees
Board/Member Approval: LLCs require majority vote of members. Corporations require board resolution and majority shareholder approval.
Winding Up Period: Reasonable time to wind up affairs after dissolution
Registered Agent: Registered agent must be maintained until dissolution is complete

Contact Information

Agency: Montana Secretary of State

Address: P.O. Box 202801, Helena, MT 59620-2801

Phone: (406) 444-3665

Website: https://sosmt.gov

Online Portal: https://sosmt.gov/business/

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This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Information is sourced from official state websites and was last verified in 2026. Always confirm current requirements directly with the Montana Secretary of State. Consult an attorney for advice specific to your situation.