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Documents received at our office are scanned and forwarded to you electronically the same business day.
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Automated reminders before your annual report and other filing deadlines so you never miss a date.
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A registered agent is a person or business entity designated to receive legal documents, official correspondence, and service of process on behalf of your Montana business. Every LLC and corporation operating in Montana is generally expected to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state.
For $99 per year, Montana Registered Agent provides professional registered agent service with same-day document forwarding, compliance alerts, and privacy protection.
Your registered agent serves as the official point of contact between your business and the Montana Secretary of State, courts, and other legal entities. Their responsibilities include:
Receiving Legal Documents: When your business is served with a lawsuit, the documents go to your registered agent. They accept service of process on your behalf and forward it to you immediately.
Handling State Correspondence: The Montana Secretary of State sends important notices to your registered agent, including annual report reminders, compliance alerts, and updates about your business status.
Accepting Tax Notices: Official tax documents and notices from state agencies are delivered to your registered agent address.
Maintaining Availability: Your registered agent must be available at their registered office address during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, to accept documents. This ensures that time-sensitive legal matters don't go unnoticed.
Providing a Stable Address: Even if your business moves locations or you travel frequently, your registered agent maintains a consistent address where official correspondence can be reliably delivered.
Montana follows the Model Registered Agents Act, which establishes clear standards for who can serve in this role and how they operate.
Who Can Be a Registered Agent:
Address Requirements:
Availability Standards:
If your business falls into any of these categories, you'll need a registered agent:
Montana LLCs: Every limited liability company formed in Montana is generally expected to designate a registered agent when filing formation documents with the Montana Secretary of State.
Montana Corporations: Both C corporations and S corporations operating in Montana need a registered agent from the day they're formed.
Foreign Entities: If you formed your business in another state but are registered to do business in Montana, you'll need a Montana registered agent to maintain compliance here.
Professional Entities: Professional LLCs and professional corporations also follow the registered agent requirements.
From the moment you file your formation documents, your registered agent information becomes part of your public business record with the Montana Secretary of State.
Montana law does not allow a business entity to serve as its own registered agent. You'll need to designate either an individual who meets the residency and age requirements, or a professional service.
If you're a Montana resident who owns an LLC, you could theoretically designate yourself as an individual to serve as the registered agent. However, there are practical drawbacks to this approach:
Privacy Concerns: Your registered agent's name and address appear on public filings with the Montana Secretary of State. If you use your home address, it becomes part of the public record, potentially leading to unwanted solicitation.
Availability Requirements: You must be present at the registered address during business hours every weekday. If you travel, work off-site, or maintain irregular hours, you risk missing important legal documents.
Inconvenience: Being served with legal papers at your home or in front of clients can be awkward and unprofessional.
Using a professional service like Montana Registered Agent offers several practical advantages:
Privacy Protection: Our Helena address appears on your public business filings instead of your home or office. This keeps your personal information private and reduces junk mail.
Consistent Availability: We're present at our registered office during all required business hours, so you never miss a document, even when you're traveling or busy with other aspects of your business.
Same-Day Forwarding: When we receive a document for your business, we scan it and send it to you the same day. Speed matters when legal deadlines are involved, and we ensure you have maximum time to respond.
Compliance Support: Montana requires annual reports by April 15 each year, with a $20 filing fee. We send timely reminders so you can stay current with the state and avoid the $15 late fee.
Professional Image: Having a registered office in Montana's capital demonstrates stability and professionalism to clients, partners, and the state.
Peace of Mind: You can focus on running your business knowing that official documents are being properly received and promptly forwarded.
Montana Registered Agent provides everything Montana businesses need to stay compliant and protected:
All of this for $99 per year, with no hidden fees or setup charges.
Montana makes changing your registered agent straightforward and free. There's no filing fee with the Montana Secretary of State when you update your agent information, so switching to professional service is simple and affordable.
Whether you're forming a new Montana business or switching from your current registered agent, we make the process fast and easy. Sign up today and experience registered agent service built around speed, reliability, and straightforward pricing.
For $99 per year, you get the professional service and peace of mind your Montana business deserves.
This is not legal advice. Montana Registered Agent is not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal guidance.