(HELENA) — Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is alerting Montana business owners about deceptive mailings and emails that look official and demand large payments for filing business documents or annual reports.
These mailings and emails often come from companies using names that appear official. These companies are not affiliated with the Montana Secretary of State’s Office or any government agency.
Some of these solicitations include fine-print disclaimers stating they are not government offices, yet their design and wording still cause confusion for business owners.
Secretary Jacobsen waived the annual report filing fee for all Montana businesses that file by April 15, 2026. Businesses can safely file their 2026 annual report or access their official business documents directly through the official Secretary of State website at biz.sosmt.gov.
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