Reinstate or Revive Your Montana Entity
Reinstatement is the process of restoring a delinquent entity back to good standing. Depending on the cause of delinquency, several steps may be required to reinstate your entity.
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:
| Agency: | Montana Secretary of State |
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| Agency Fee: | $30 plus annual report fees. |
Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:
Not required
Out-of-state (foreign) entity types are not eligible to reinstate and must requalify.
More information: Montana Secretary of StateDomestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | Montana Secretary of State |
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| Agency Fee: | $35 plus annual report fees. |
Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
Not required
Out-of-state (foreign) entity types are not eligible to reinstate and must requalify.
More information: Montana Secretary of StateDomestic Reinstatement / Revival for Nonprofit Corporations:
| Agency: | Montana Secretary of State |
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| Agency Fee: | $10 plus annual report fees. |
Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Nonprofit Corporations:
Not required
Out-of-state (foreign) entity types are not eligible to reinstate and must requalify.
More information: Montana Secretary of StateDomestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Partnerships:
| Agency: | Montana Secretary of State |
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| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Limited Partnerships:
| Agency: | Montana Secretary of State |
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?
Physical Address:
State Capitol, Room 260 , 1301 E. 6th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Mailing Address:
Business Services, P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: 406-444-5522 Annual Reports or 406-444-3665 Business Entity
Fax: (406) 444-3976
Website: http://sos.mt.gov/Business/index.asp
Name Search: https://biz.sosmt.gov/search/business
Online Filing: https://biz.sosmt.gov/
Email: sosbusiness@mt.gov
FAQs
What is "Tax Clearance"?
Many states require you to obtain “tax clearance” or “tax good standing” before reinstating your entity. This is written evidence that your entity has cleared all overdue or past taxes with the state’s tax authority, often the Department of Revenue or Department of Taxation. States requiring tax clearance request that the letter or certificate be submitted along with the reinstatement form. Depending on the state, obtaining tax clearance can take weeks or months. If you have not obtained tax clearance, Harbor Compliance can contact your state’s taxation authority and obtain your certificate for you.
Why do I need to reinstate my company?
If your business has been administratively dissolved, or has lost "good standing", you may face state penalties, fines, and other fees for noncompliance. Transacting business with banks, government and licensing agencies, and contractors can be delayed, and at a loss of credibility to your business. Additionally, the owners of the business may be subjected to personal liability. Most states allow you to restore your business to good standing within a certain time, and it is important to take advantage of that window of opportunity. Our corporate filing services can help you reinstate your entity.
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