# Mont. Code Ann. § 35-8-1008: 35-8-1008 Effect of certificate of authority

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 35-8-1008
- **Heading:** 35-8-1008 Effect of certificate of authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 35 / Chapter 8 / Part 10 / Section 35-8-1008

## Text

35-8-1008 . Effect of certificate of authority. (1) A certificate of authority issued by the secretary of state authorizes a foreign limited liability company to transact business in this state subject to the right of the state to revoke the certificate as provided in this part.

(2) A foreign limited liability company with a valid certificate of authority has the same rights and privileges as a domestic company of similar character and, except as otherwise provided by this part, is subject to the same duties, restrictions, penalties, and liabilities imposed on a domestic limited liability company of similar character.

(3) This part does not authorize the state to regulate the organization or internal affairs of a foreign limited liability company authorized to transact business in the state.

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