Pest Control Business Permit Requirements in Great Falls, MT

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Montana — No Sales Tax

   Montana has no state or local sales tax. Businesses do not need a sales tax permit. However, businesses must register with the Montana Department of Revenue for applicable business taxes (e.g., withholding, corporate income tax if applicable).

   Official government source

   Free (business registration)·Immediate (online via TransAction Portal)

   Free (business registration)

   Immediate (online via TransAction Portal)

2. Pest Control Business License / Company Registration

   Montana pest control licensing runs through the Montana Department of Agriculture's Pesticide License Program: commercial applicators (the individuals) must be licensed ($85, with exams and liability-insurance requirements), operators working under them must be licensed, and pesticide dealers must be licensed. There is no separate state 'pest control company' registration beyond these license types — verify your configuration with the department.

   Official government source

   $85 commercial applicator license; operator/dealer fees vary — see agr.mt.gov·2–4 weeks

   $85 commercial applicator license; operator/dealer fees vary — see agr.mt.gov

   2–4 weeks

1. Montana Department of Agriculture — Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

   Commercial pesticide applicators in Montana must be certified by the Montana Department of Agriculture. Must pass a written exam in the relevant pest control category.

   Official government source

   $50–$100 (exam and license)·2–4 weeks

   $50–$100 (exam and license)

   2–4 weeks

2. City of Great Falls — Business License / Safety Inspection Certificate (Great Falls Fire Rescue)

   Great Falls requires a Business License (Safety Inspection Certificate) for each commercial business located within city limits, processed by Great Falls Fire Rescue under Title 5 of the City Code (406-727-8070). The fee is based on the square footage of the premises, and the process includes a fire/safety inspection. Home-based businesses instead obtain a Home Occupation Certificate, and businesses located outside city limits that work in the city need a Non-Resident Vendor Certificate. Renewals are due by the end of the calendar year.

   Official government source

   New issuance: $300 (up to 2,000 sq ft) to $895 (over 100,000 sq ft) by square-footage tier; renewal $80–$640/year (2025 fee schedule)·1–3 weeks

   New issuance: $300 (up to 2,000 sq ft) to $895 (over 100,000 sq ft) by square-footage tier; renewal $80–$640/year (2025 fee schedule)

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• Montana Department of Agriculture — Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
• City of Great Falls City Clerk

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