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Aircraft Registration Through a Montana LLC

Tax strategy matters for aircraft registration. Montana LLC registration eliminates sales tax on aircraft purchases, legally, from any state.

For aircraft owners, Montana LLC registration is one of the most significant tax strategies available. A Montana LLC owns and registers the aircraft, bypassing your home state's sales tax entirely.

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Simple Process

How Aircraft Registration Works

1

Form a Montana LLC

We form a Montana LLC for you. This entity will own and register your aircraft in Montana, no Montana residency required.

2

Register with the FAA

Aircraft in the US must also register with the FAA. We coordinate both the Montana LLC registration and the FAA N-number registration.

3

Fly with Full Legal Ownership

Your Montana LLC holds legal title to the aircraft. You own the LLC. The structure is clean, legal, and used by aircraft owners nationwide.

Why Dirt Legal

Why Aircraft Owners Use Montana Registration

Eliminate Sales Tax

On a $500,000 aircraft, a 6% state sales tax is $30,000. Montana has no sales tax. The math speaks for itself.

Recognized Structure

Montana LLC aircraft registration is a legitimate legal structure used by pilots and aviation attorneys nationwide.

FAA N-Number Registration

We handle coordination with both Montana's registration process and the FAA, one team, one process.

Open to Any State Resident

You don't need to live in Montana or even visit. Any US resident can form a Montana LLC and register an aircraft through it.

No Inspections Required

Montana requires no state-level aircraft inspections or emissions testing as part of the registration process.

Aviation-Experienced Team

Call (800) 994-7513 and speak with a specialist who understands aviation registration. We've done this hundreds of times.

$0 Montana Sales Tax
100% Legal in All 50 States
FAA N-Number Registration Included
80,000+ Vehicles Registered
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Forming a Montana LLC to own and register an aircraft is an established structure recognized under federal and Montana state law. It is commonly used by aircraft owners, documented by aviation attorneys, and has withstood legal scrutiny. Dirt Legal has been facilitating Montana aircraft registrations since 2016.
Yes. All aircraft operating in US airspace must be registered with the FAA regardless of state registration. We coordinate the Montana LLC registration AND the FAA N-number registration together, you don't need to manage two separate processes.
Most general aviation aircraft qualify, single-engine planes, twin-engine planes, turboprops, jets, helicopters, and light sport aircraft. Contact us to discuss your specific aircraft type.
It depends on your home state's sales tax rate and the aircraft's purchase price. On a $200,000 aircraft in a 7% sales tax state, you'd save $14,000. On a $1M jet, potential savings exceed $60,000–$100,000 depending on the state.
Like Montana LLC vehicle registration, a few states (notably California) have been aggressive about pursuing residents who use this structure. We'll discuss your specific state's risk profile so you can make an informed decision. For many states, the risk is very low.
Montana LLC formation typically takes 2–5 business days. FAA N-number registration can take a few additional weeks for new aircraft. For used aircraft with existing FAA registration, the timeline is faster. We'll give you a specific estimate based on your aircraft.

Register Your Aircraft in Montana

Don't leave a five-figure tax savings on the table. Montana LLC aircraft registration is legal, straightforward, and we handle the entire process.

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