How to Make a Side-by-Side or UTV Street Legal (and the Montana Route)
Most states make it hard—or impossible—to make a side-by-side or UTV street legal. Here's the honest state-by-state reality and the Montana LLC route that works nationwide.
How to Buy a Car Titled in a Montana LLC (Buyer’s Guide)
Buying a car that's already in a Montana LLC? You can take the title or take the whole LLC. Here's how each route works, plus a due-diligence checklist.
How to Sell a Vehicle Titled in a Montana LLC (Two Clean Options)
Selling a car that's titled in your Montana LLC? Two clean routes — sell the vehicle out of the LLC, or sell the LLC with the car inside. Here's exactly how each one works.
Montana LLC vs South Dakota for Vehicle Registration
Registering a vehicle in South Dakota vs through a Montana LLC — 4% excise vs zero at purchase, annual renewals forever vs permanent registration, compared line by line.
Montana LLC vs California for Vehicle Registration
Registering a vehicle in California vs through a Montana LLC — up to ~10.75% at purchase plus a yearly license fee on value vs zero, with real dollar math.
Montana LLC vs New York for Vehicle Registration
Registering a vehicle in New York vs through a Montana LLC — 8.875% NYC sales tax, annual inspections, and NY-insurer rules vs zero tax and no inspections.
Montana LLC vs Washington for Vehicle Registration
Registering a vehicle in Washington vs through a Montana LLC — up to ~10.6% at purchase plus an annual excise on original MSRP vs zero, compared line by line.
Montana LLC vs Texas for Vehicle Registration
Registering a vehicle in Texas vs through a Montana LLC — 6.25% sales tax on dealer and private-party sales vs zero, annual renewals vs permanent plates, and when the Montana str
Financed Vehicle, Montana Registration: 3 Routes That Work
Yes, you can register a financed vehicle in Montana. The route depends on whose name the loan is in — and whether you've signed yet.
Insuring a Car Owned by a Montana LLC: How It Works
Your Montana LLC owns the car — you drive it. How insurance actually works: named insured, additional interest, and what to tell your agent.
