Montana LLC and Montana Corporation

Filed with the Montana Secretary of State

Montana Corporation Names

The Montana Corporation name must include the word or an abbreviation of a word that indicates that the named entity is a corporation. Examples of a corporate name ending include "Incorporated," "Corporation," "Company" or "Limited." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

Montana Limited Liability Company (LLC) Names

The Montana Limited Liability Company (Montana LLC) must use the term "Limited Liability Company," "Limited Company," "LLC," "LC," "L.L.C." or "L.C." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

Director Information:

Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - None.
Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

Officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

The number of shares that the corporation is authorized to issue must be stated in the articles.

Registered Agent

A corporation or LLC must maintain a registered agent at all times to accept any important service of process from the state. The registered agent must be located and available during regular business hours at a legal address within the state. Montana prohibits the use of a P.O. Box as your registered agent's address.

Corporate Records

The articles of incorporation, bylaws, minutes of all shareholders' and directors' meetings, names and addresses of current directors and officers, and the most recent annual report must be kept at the principal office, or at a location from which the records may be recovered within two business days.