State Web Site:  www.Montana.gov

General Business Requirement:

Apply to the Secretary of State for a Certificate of Authority to conduct business in Montana.
 
Business Entity Registration Forms

Licensing/Registration:

Montana - PEO Licensing Forms & Information

Montana - PEO Statute

Unemployment Insurance:

Montata - Employer UI Registration Form

New Business Rate:  Industry Average, Range: 0.05% - 6.5%. (plus 0.13% administrative fund tax)
Wage Limit:  $25,100
Employers Reporting Unit for SUTA  Contributions:  PEO, if licensed.

Agency Web Site - Montana Unemployment Insurance Division

State Taxes:

Montana - Business Tax Registration (On-Line)
    
Agency Web Site - Montana Department of Revenue

Workers’ Compensation:

Rating Bureau – NCCI   

State Specific Requirements for PEO
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PEO must provide the workers’ compensation coverage for all client worksite employees.

See:  Montana - PEO Workers' Compensation Insurer Requirements

Exclusive remedy benefits apply to both a licensed PEO and client/co-employer, under normal circumstances.

Agency Web Site - Montana Employment Relations Division

Benefit Plans:

The PEO is considered the employer for the providing of benefit plans.  If the plans are only offered to the PEO’s employees, the PEO will not be considered a MEWA.

Agency Web Site - Montana Insurance Division