Montana LLC Truck Registration
Montana LLC Truck Registration
Half ton, three quarter ton and one-ton trucks, oh my! Are you thinking of buying a truck for off roading or pulling a travel trailer or 5th wheel? Trucks are expensive! A half ton or light duty truck can cost between $25,000 and $60,000, while a one ton can range from $40,000 to over $100,000! Whatever type of light duty truck you are considering, wouldn’t it be nice to save thousands of dollars when you purchase it?
Although it is not widely known, you have the opportunity to save thousands of dollars on your purchase by working with TaxFree RV to register your trucks in Montana. You do not need to be a resident of Montana to take advantage of these savings! In fact, our customers come from all over the US, as well as Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Whether you live in Los Angeles, California, Houston, Texas, New York, or Sydney, Australia, we can help you.
When you work with TaxFree RV, we can teach you about the benefits of using a Montana LLC to make your purchase or register your existing vehicles. We understand the legal requirements and how to work with the Montana Secretary of State’s office to title and register your vehicles. We take care of everything. Our team can help you understand the Montana registration program, how to register vehicles in a Montana LLC, and if this program is a good fit for you. If this is already of interest to you, please contact TaxFree RV today!
Setting up the Montana LLC
The first thing you will need prior to becoming a vehicle owner will be to have a Montana LLC set up with the Montana Secretary of State. By forming a Montana LLC with the help of TaxFree RV, it is possible for truck owners to minimize their state taxes. Since Montana has zero sales taxes, it potentially means thousands of extra dollars, back in your pocket. Furthermore, the paperwork involved in registering an LLC is done easily and efficiently by TaxFree RV. With a Montana LLC in place, owning a half ton for freewheeling or a one-ton truck to pull a 5th wheel is always less expensive.
TaxFree RV also uses a Priority Filing with fax confirmation when setting up your Montana LLC. This means that, once we have your paperwork, we will have your Montana RV LLC in place in no more than 2 business days!
Hire a Registered Agent
The first step in forming a Montana LLC is hiring a registered agent. To start the registration process, you will need to hire TaxFree RV as your registered agent. In order to establish the Montana LLC, you need a Montana address. When you hire TaxFree RV to be your registered agent we are the solution to the local street address requirement. As your local registered agent, we provide not only the necessary street address but also the method by which your paperwork, title and registration needs will be met. We walk you through the process of forming the LLC in Montana. Afterwards, TaxFree RV, as your registered agent, becomes your single point of contact to deal with the legal requirements of maintaining the LLC, titling your truck, and registering your truck. Having TaxFree RV provide registered agent services ensures that you will be compliant with Montana’s registration requirements with little effort on your part.
This is particularly important because the Montana LLC will be the legal owner of the vehicle. As such, all of the documents will come to the registered agent as the first point of contact. You want a registered agent with a reputation for excellent communication, attention to detail, and vast experience in this field. TaxFree RV is that registered agent.
By designating TaxFree RV as your registered agent, you will have a reliable and responsible business entity to handle all the necessary paperwork, filing, annual reports and maintaining the Montana LLC’s records. We will also deal with any correspondence with the state authorities, ensuring compliance with state regulations. TaxFree RV has served as a registered agent for almost 20 years!
As we noted, using a Montana LLC for your RV purchase and registration also offers significant tax savings. By titling and registering vehicles under an LLC, owners can legally avoid paying thousands of dollars in sales taxes and personal property taxes. This is because the Montana LLC will be the legal entity making the purchase. Also, by using a Montana LLC to buy and register your truck you may also have asset protection in the event of any accidents. Call TaxFree RV for more information about the benefits of using a Montana LLC.
Savings
Trucks are expensive! It is even more so if the reason you are buying the truck to so you can purchase and enjoy a recreational vehicle. As noted above, the retail price for a half ton or light duty truck can cost between $25,000 and $60,000, while a one ton can range from $40,000 to over $100,000! If you are adding a travel trailer or 5th wheel, the combined cost can be $50,000 to over $250,000!
Average combined state and local sales tax on vehicles is 6.57%. This means that on average you could be paying $3,000 to $17,000 in sales tax alone! In addition, annual property taxes and other fees can run as high as $1,000 to $7,000 depending on the state. This means you could be spending more than $25,000 just in the first year, that you could have put back in your pocket.
If you are from California or Texas and want to purchase a truck, you will be in good company. In 2021, nearly 166.1 million private and commercial trucks were registered in the United States. California and Texas were the states with the most trucks licensed, at 15.9 and 14.6 million trucks respectively. Registered U.S. private and commercial trucks by state | Statista The combined tax rate in California is 10.57%. So that lovely, well-appointed one ton and 5th Wheel combination that already cost you $250,000 will cost you an additional $26,000+ in sales tax! For a California license plate that is like paying $360 per square inch! No one who values their own hard work and savings would voluntarily pay that kind of money so why should you? Using a Montana LLC to buy your trucks or trucks and RVs is an excellent way to avoid it!
Expert Montana Truck Registration Services
TaxFree RV knows the vehicle registration process inside and out. We also keep up to date on any changes in titling or registration requirements, so you don’t have to. One of the benefits of having TaxFree RV as your registered agent is you can rely on our expertise to guide you and then support you over the years of ownership.
Each type of vehicle has its own registration requirements. Fortunately, TaxFree RV knows all of them. All vehicles require proof of ownership, such as a Certificate of Title or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin. You will also need proof of insurance coverage. We will walk you through all the necessary documentation and submit the appropriate registration forms. We will provide you with information and links to pay the registration fee.
Vehicles registered with a Montana LLC may require annual registration fees and renewals, and TaxFree RV makes this process easy. When you purchase a light duty vehicle such as a half-ton, three quarter ton, or one ton truck, you have the option of either a 12-month registration period or a 24-month registration period. For the 12-month registration, you will pay one year of the registration rate, county option tax, all other registration fees, and any special plate fees. For the 24-month registration, you will pay the registration rate, county option tax, all other registration fees (except for the license fee for each 12-month period) and any special plate fees for the two-year period.
Registration fees vary with the age of the vehicle and the vehicle type, but even a brand-new truck registration, including the county tax, will be less than $400. Compare that to the vehicle registration fees in states where the registration fee is based on weight, or the value, of the truck and the savings become clear. In California, for instance, that $80,000 truck will cost you almost a $8,000 in registration fees in the first year alone!
Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about keeping track of your registration. We can handle the renewal registration for you, including informing you of when to make the payment of the very reasonable registration fee. We ensure that you don’t miss deadlines, or face penalties for non-compliance. With TaxFree RV on your side, you can just enjoy your new truck or truck and RV.
If you need to add new vehicles or sell any of your vehicles registered with the Montana LLC, we can make any changes or updates to your Montana LLC’s vehicle registration. We have years of experience with the Montana Department of Justice, so we can take care of these tasks for you, saving you time and money.
Using TaxFree RV is an easy choice now that you understand the benefits we provide. Contact us today to get started.
Other Registration Services
Our full-service office handles all of your questions and needs. We not only set up your Montana LLC, but we will also assist with adding other vehicles and maintaining the Montana LLC. The Montana registration process is certainly not limited to trucks. In fact, all types of motor vehicles are sales tax-free if titled and registered in Montana!
Other popularly registered vehicles in Montana are RVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles, cars, and boats. Do you have other trucks, a pontoon boat, or a Class A RV? Are you an exotic car owner? Maybe you have an expensive vehicle or vehicles, or a car collection, in a state where you have to pay annual property taxes? Owning these vehicles or multiple collectible vehicles in a state with annual property taxes can be very expensive.
Don’t keep paying those annual tax bills for registration when there is an alternative. Contact TaxFree RV today to find out more!
Is Registering My Truck in Montana Legal?
Absolutely! Forming an LLC in any state is perfectly legal. Once that LLC is formed, it is legally just like a person, and like a person, can purchase assets, including vehicles. We have helped thousands of happy customers to take advantage of this unique, legal opportunity. Please call our office or submit an online request and we will be happy to provide you with additional information regarding your particular state of residency.
Please note TaxFree RV does not offer tax, legal or accounting advice. All of the information provided is for informational purposes based on our years of experience. If you have any tax, legal or accounting concerns about using a Montana LLC to purchase or register any of your vehicles, you should consult your CPA or attorney for financial or legal advice.
