A Quick Glance at Montana

Montana, whose nickname is The Treasure State, first obtained its statehood in 1889. With a population of 1,015,165 people, Montana is the forty-forth most populated state in the United States.

If you are considering starting your new business in Montana, you might want to look into one of Montana's top three most populous cities - Billings, Missoula or Great Falls and also in the state's capital of Helena.

Top Industry

The largest industry in the state of Montana is hospitals and nursing and residential care facilities.

• The gross domestic product (GDP), of this industry, is roughly $1.9 billion and accounts for 4.2% of Montana's GDP.
• Hospitals and nursing and residential care facilities also employs 6.7% of Montana's private workforce.

Small Businesses

In the United States, the more than 600,000 plus franchised small busineeses account for 40% of all retail sales and provide jobs for some 8 million people. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), their standard definition of what constitutes as a small business includes a maximum of 500 employees or operations with and/or up to $7 million in revenue, depending on the industry.

• There are 239,910 small businesses, in the state, of Montana.
• Small businesses in Montana, make up 45.7% of the state's private workforce.

State and Local Taxes

Listed below are the state and local taxes, for the state of Montana, and how they rank against other states in the U.S.

California has the highest state tax rate in the United States at 7.25%, but Lousinana has the highest combined tax rate, overall, at 9.98%. Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon share the spot for lowest combined tax rates at 0%.

Additional Information

If you need additional information about how to start a business in Montana, their official state page might be a good place to start. If you are looking to own your own established franchise in Montana, we have collected a comprehensive list of companies that are actively looking to expand in Montana, for you to explore.