HELENA, Mont. — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen said that roughly 6,600 new business registrations were filed with the Secretary of State’s Office in March, according to the Montana Business Economic Report. The latest data reinforces a positive trend of new business registrations in Montana over the past four years.
“From the Hi-Line to the Badlands, Montanans are beginning their business dreams by registering here at the Secretary of State’s Office,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “We’re honored to support their journey by making it simpler and less expensive to get their business up and running.”
More than 18,000 new businesses have registered with the Secretary of State’s Office in the first three months of 2025, indicating another record-setting year of new business registrations. Since taking office in 2021, Secretary Jacobsen’s leadership has led to record new business creation in each of the past four years. Nearly 64,000 new businesses registered in Montana in 2024.
Under Secretary Jacobsen’s guidance, the Secretary of State’s Office increased efficiencies, including the online business filing system, which provides Montana businesses with round-the-clock access to registrations, filings, and documents. As a result of the enhanced efficiencies, Secretary Jacobsen has passed on the savings to Montana businesses, cutting registration fees in half for Montana businesses.
Secretary Jacobsen also waived the annual report filing fee for all Montana businesses in 2024 and 2025, leading to substantial savings for businesses throughout the state.
“We’re grateful for the positive impact our local Montana businesses have on our state, and the Secretary of State’s Office is proud to be a partner with the Montana business community,” Secretary Jacobsen said when announcing the 2025 fee waiver.
Secretary Jacobsen recently joined small businesses statewide to celebrate the elimination of the Biden Administration’s confusing and burdensome small business regulations. Secretary Jacobsen joined colleagues nationwide urging President Trump to repeal the mandates found in the Corporate Transparency Act.
“I was grateful that President Trump heard the concerns of our Montana small businesses and echoed my stance that small businesses deserve fewer government obstacles so they can focus on their day-to-day operations,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “I’m proud to fight for our Montana businesses and will continue to look for ways to simplify the process and set them up for success.”
“Thank you for doing business in Montana!” she added.
