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“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, representing innovation, entrepreneurship, and resilience. I am proud to recognize these businesses’ contributions to creating jobs and supporting local economies across Montana.”
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen waived the 2025 Annual Report filing fee for all businesses that filed between January 1 and April 15, 2025.
Results and information from the 2024 General Election. Results are unofficial until canvassed.
Business registrations and everything you need to start, maintain, and grow your business in Montana. Secretary Christi Jacobsen is waiving the 2025 Annual Report filing fee for businesses that file between January 1 and April 15, 2025.
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Provides state certification for notarized or certified documents that are to be sent to, or used in, a foreign country.
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Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen says the organization sending multiple misleading mailings to Montana businesses has agreed to stop after the Secretary sent a cease-and-desist letter.
In celebration of National Small Business Month, Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is honoring local businesses statewide for their positive impact on our communities and state.
Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen says a record number of new businesses registered with the state in April 2025. More than 6,700 new business registrations were filed last month, according to the Montana Business Economic Report.
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“I received the email notice for filing the 2022 Annual Report for my business today. The link led me to a very user-friendly site which allowed me to update, file and submit payment for the 2022 Annual Report in just minutes.
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