S-Corp Information – Montana

By | February 13, 2008

Address of state corporation department:
Secretary of State
PO Box 202801
Helena MT 59620-2801
Telephone: 406-444-3665
State web address: http://leg.mt.gov/css/
State law reference: Montana Code Annotated, Title 35, Chapter 1.
Title of filing: Articles of Incorporation.
Filing Fees: $70
Other fees: None.
Name reservation: Reservable for 120 days for $10 fee. (Section 35-1-309).
Name requirements: Corporation, Incorporated, Company, Limited, or abbreviation. (Section 35-1-308).
Incorporator requirements: One or more persons or entities. (Sections 35-1-215, 35-1-113).
Corporate purpose requirements: General “all purpose” clause (see instructions). (Section 35-1-114).
Director requirements: One or more (may be nonresidents). (Sections 35-1-417, 35-1-419).
Paid-in capital requirements: None.
Annual report requirement: Yes, to Secretary of State. (Section 35-1-1104). $15 filing fee.
Publication requirements: None.
Other provisions: Registered agent must deliver to the Secretary of State a written statement accepting the appointment. (Section 35-1-313). The state provides a form for this purpose.