Montana Secretary of State's Business Start-Up Resource Guide
"Montanans like you are demonstrating remarkable entrepreneurial spirit, and our office is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We're committed to making Montana the best place to start and grow a business." — Secretary Christi Jacobsen
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Montana Secretary of State
The Business Services Division assists businesses with filing their registration, articles of organization, assumed business names, and trademarks. Our team is dedicated to providing guidance, support and resources to help your business thrive in Montana. Once you determine your business structure, the first step is to register your business with our office. Choose one of the templates provided under the FORMS tab to apply for your registration. https://sosmt.gov/business-structures/, https://biz.sosmt.gov, sosbusiness@mt.gov, or 406-444-3665.
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Internal Revenue Service
You may need a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). Apply for and receive your federal EIN tax number: https://www.irs.gov, 1-800-829-4933.
Most cities and counties have their own specific licensing and registration requirements. Contact your local city or county officials. Some industries also have specific licensing and registration requirements: https://commerce.mt.gov/Business/Resources/Business-Licensing.
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Motor Vehicle Division
In the State of Montana, vehicle registration is solely handled by the MVD. 406-444-3933 and online at https://mvdmt.gov/.
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Small Business Development Center
The Montana Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Their one-on-one business counseling is FREE (funded by many state and federal organizations); visit www.sbdc.mt.gov.
Business Services Division Secretary of State Room 260, Capitol Building P.O. Box 202801 Helena, MT 59620-2801 (406) 444-3665
Customer Service Center Department of Revenue 125 North Roberts Street, Mitchell Building P.O. Box 5805 Helena, MT 59604-5805 (406) 444-6900 Fax: For liquor licensing, (406) 444-0722 For income tax information, (406) 444-6642 For business and miscellaneous tax information, (406) 444-7977 For corporation tax information, (406) 444-2900
Gambling Control Division Department of Justice 2550 Prospect Avenue P.O. Box 201424 Helena, MT 59620-1424 (406) 444-1971
Internal Revenue Service 10 West 15th Street Helena, MT 59626 To order tax forms: 800-829-3676 For federal tax assistance: 800-829-1040
Mortgage Broker Licensing Division of Banking and Financial Institutions Department of Administration 301 South Park, Suite 316 Helena, MT 59601 PO Box 200546 Helena, MT 59620 (406) 841-2920
Public Service Commission Department of Public Service Regulation 1701 Prospect Avenue, Vista Square Building P.O. Box 202601 Helena, MT 59620-2601 (406) 444-6199
