State Guide

Montana Business License

This guide covers Montana's general business license requirements — state-level registration, local city and county licenses, fees, and renewal timelines.

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Overview

Montana is one of a handful of states with no general sales tax, which simplifies some business registration requirements. However, certain Montana businesses must obtain a Business License from the Department of Revenue.

Local Montana cities and counties may require local business licenses. Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman each have their own requirements.

Montana Business License (select businesses)

Primary agencyMontana Department of Revenue
Legal authorityMontana Code Annotated § 15-6-201
Key noteMontana has no sales tax. Certain businesses require a state Business License. Local licenses vary by city.

Initial Registration

Filing methodOnline at Montana TAP (Taxpayer Access Point)
Agency feeNo fee for most registrations

Registration Renewal

Filing methodAnnual renewal as required
Due dateVaries by license type

Local General Business Licenses

Montana cities and counties may require local business licenses. Requirements vary by municipality.

Counties

Beaverhead CountyBig Horn CountyBlaine CountyBroadwater CountyCarbon CountyCarter CountyCascade CountyChouteau CountyCuster CountyDaniels CountyDawson CountyDeer Lodge CountyFallon CountyFergus CountyFlathead CountyGallatin CountyGarfield CountyGlacier CountyGolden Valley CountyGranite CountyHill CountyJefferson CountyJudith Basin CountyLake CountyLewis and Clark CountyLiberty CountyLincoln CountyMadison CountyMcCone CountyMeagher CountyMineral CountyMissoula CountyMusselshell CountyPark CountyPetroleum CountyPhillips CountyPondera CountyPowder River CountyPowell CountyPrairie CountyRavalli CountyRichland CountyRoosevelt CountyRosebud CountySanders CountySheridan CountySilver Bow CountyStillwater CountySweet Grass CountyTeton CountyToole CountyTreasure CountyValley CountyWheatland CountyWibaux CountyYellowstone County

Cities & Townships

BelgradeBillingsBozemanButteGreat FallsHelenaKalispellMissoula

EntityEngine does not provide tax, financial, or legal advice. Requirements change — always verify with the issuing agency. Confirm with Montana Department of Revenue →

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