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Registering in Montana Could Save You Thousands

Depending on your state's tax rate, registering your vehicle through a Montana LLC could save you thousands. If you haven't purchased your vehicle yet, the first step is forming your Montana LLC. For questions, see our FAQ below.

Start Your Montana LLC

Helping clients register vehicles since 1984

How much could you save?

Estimated savings:

$9,289

Save Thousands

The LLC is the Foundation

When registering a vehicle through Montana, the ownership flows through a Montana LLC, not your personal name.

Because the company is the legal owner, it must be formed first. The vehicle registration and plates come after the LLC is properly established.

Step 1: LLC, Step 2: Vehicle, Step 3: Plates

What this Means in Practical Terms

  • The LLC appears as the legal owner on the title
  • Registration paperwork is completed under the company
  • We are here to help you each step of the way.
Step 1: LLC, Step 2: Vehicle, Step 3: Plates

How it Works

Form your Montana LLC

Step 1

Form your Montana LLC

Make your purchase

Step 2

Make your purchase

Fill Out Our Vehicle Registration form

Step 3

Fill Out Our Vehicle Registration form

Receive your Plates

Step 4

Receive your Plates

Start Your Montana LLC

Talk to one of our Agents

Serving clients nationwide since 1984

Preferred Time

Montana Corporate Office

Montana Corporate - Founded 1984
55 W. 14th St. Suite 101
Helena, MT 59601

(406) 204-2167
Is registering a vehicle in Montana legal?

Absolutely! Your LLC will be legal and valid in all 50 states. Your Montana plates will be legal and valid in all 50 states.

To our knowledge, none of our over 6,000 clients has ever been ordered by any court to pay a sales tax or a penalty on a vehicle licensed through a Montana LLC that we helped set up. While we're not attorneys and cannot offer legal advice, the key point is that it's not you that will buy the motorhome (or airplane or boat) but a Montana LLC (of which you are simply a member).

The LLC is considered a Montana resident and, as such, resides and does business in a state with no sales tax. States with sales taxes are understandably not happy about this but that's the way it is. Even so, it's always a good idea to research the rules and regulations in your state prior to any legal transaction.

How much will my LLC cost?

The LLC formation process costs $625 $499 and includes the following:

  • Montana State filing fee for a domestic Limited Liability Company.
  • Montana State 24-hour priority handling service.
  • Montana Corporate's service to prepare, review and file your Articles of Organization for a Domestic Limited Liability Company.
  • Current year's Registered Agent service.
  • Current year's Privacy Mailbox (PMB) service.

The licensing of your 1st motorhome or vehicle will cost $420 plus State fee

What should I do before forming my LLC?
  • Confirm financing: If your vehicle is going to be financed, check with your lender to ensure they will loan to an LLC. Remember, your LLC and not you personally will own the vehicle. If your lender has a problem with loaning to your LLC, click here to see other lenders that are "LLC friendly".
  • Confirm insurance: speak with your insurance agent and make sure he or she understands your vehicle will be licensed in Montana but may be garaged elsewhere. If your insurer has a problem with that situation, click here to see other insurance companies that are "LLC friendly".
  • Read our Learn More page for additional information.
  • Click here to see how to deal with a seller
How long will it take once I submit my information?

Your LLC is usually active within 24 hours of its filing. We'll email you a scanned copy of the official filing acknowledgement as soon as we receive it. You may need the official filing acknowledgement to purchase or finance your motorhome or other vehicle.

Do I need to do anything else after submitting my application?
  • You will receive a welcome email with a PMB application allowing us to receive and forward mail on behalf of your LLC. Please complete and sign this form and email a scanned copy to support@montanacorporate.com.
  • Please email a copy of a government-issued photo ID to support@montanacorporate.com. Please note: Montana Corporate will not complete any vehicle registration work until we receive your photo ID!
Have questions about LLC structure, benefits, or legality?

Visit our Learn More page for detailed information about how Montana LLCs work.