Registering your business with the Montana Secretary of State is only one step. Depending on your business type and location, you may also need local or state licenses to operate legally.
Many cities and counties require a local business or occupation license. Be sure to check with your city or county government offices.
Some professions or industries require licenses from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), which oversees professional licensing for occupations such as contractors, cosmetologists, nurses, real estate agents, and many more. https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/
The Montana eStop Business License Program is a convenient portal to apply for, renew, and manage various state licenses online. Industries that commonly use eStop licenses include retail food, tobacco, nursery retail sales, landscape services, sod farming, underground storage tanks, weighing and measuring devices, alcoholic beverage sales (beer & wine), traditional and sports betting, lottery, and alternative nicotine and vapor products. Using eStop streamlines the process of obtaining multiple licenses from different state agencies in one place. https://revenue.mt.gov/online-services/estop-business-licenses
Check these resources in conjunction with local requirements to ensure your business is fully licensed and compliant in Montana.