sos.mt.gov/Business/Forms
44-Foreign_Profit_Corporation_Certificate_of_Authority
Revised: 07/2015
STATE OF MONTANA
APPLICATION for CERTIFICATE of AUTHORITY
of FOREIGN PROFIT CORPORATION 35-1-1028, MCA
MAIL: LINDA McCULLOCH
Secretary of State
P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801
PHONE: (406) 444-3665
FAX: (406) 444-3976
WEB SITE: sos.mt.gov
Prepare, sign, and submit with an original signature and filing fee.
This is the minimum information required.
(This space for Secretary of State use only)
Required Filing Fee: $70.00
24 Hour Priority Handling check box and Add $20.00
1 Hour Expedite Handling check box and Add $100.00
Make checks payable to Secretary of State.
If the document is hand written, please print legibly or the application may be denied.
1. Select one corporate type and complete as requested. Please note: The business name must contain the word "corporation,"
"incorporated," "company," or "limited," or an abbreviation. If a professional corporation, the business name must contain the words
“professional corporation” or an abbreviation. (35-4-206, MCA)
General for Profit Corporation
Benefit for Profit Corporation
Professional Corporation
Close Corporation which will operate with directors or without directors
Professional Close Corporation which will operate with directors or without directors
The Corporate name is:______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Check and complete if applicable: This corporation is a benefit corporation that provides the following specific public
benefits: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. State, tribe, or country of incorporation: ________________________________________________________________________
4. Date of incorporation:___________________ period of duration: ____________________________ (can be perpetual or term)
(Month/Day/Year)
5. The business mailing address of the principal office:_______________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________ State: _______________________ Zip Code: ____________________
6. The name of the entity’s Commercial Registered Agent for service of process in Montana:
(A list of Commercial Registered Agents is available at: http://sos.mt.gov/Business/Agents/index.asp.)
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Or, the name and address of the entity’s Noncommercial Registered Agent for service of process in Montana:
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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44-Foreign_Profit_Corporation_Certificate_of_Authority
Revised: 07/2015
Actual Street Address or Rural Route Box Number in Montana: (Must be an actual geographic location.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________________________ Zip Code: _________________________________
And, a mailing address in Montana, if different:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________________________ Zip Code: _________________________________
Appointment of a Registered Agent is affirmation of the Registered Agent’s consent to serve as Registered Agent.
7. A description of the business the corporation intends to transact: ___________________________________________________
8. The name, office held, and business mailing address of the current officer(s). (If a person holds more than one office please
indicate, i.e., President/Treasurer.) Add additional sheets as necessary.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name Office Held Business Mailing Address
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name Office Held Business Mailing Address
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name Office Held Business Mailing Address
9. The names and business mailing addresses of the current directors. Add additional sheets as necessary.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name Business Mailing Address
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name Business Mailing Address
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name Business Mailing Address
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name Business Mailing Address
10. I, HEREBY SWEAR AND/OR AFFIRM, under penalty of law, including criminal prosecution, that the facts contained in this
document are true and that this entity has complied with the organizational laws in the jurisdiction in which it is organized and
exists in that jurisdiction.
__________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________
Signature of Presiding Officer of the Board of Directors, President, or other Officer Date
____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Printed Name Title
11. Daytime Contact: Phone _________________________________ Email _____________________________________________