# Mont. Code Ann. § 35-8-1009: 35-8-1009 Name

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 35-8-1009
- **Heading:** 35-8-1009 Name
- **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 35-8-1009

## Text

35-8-1009 . Name. A certificate of authority may not be issued to a foreign limited liability company unless the name of the company satisfies the requirements of 35-8-103 . If the name of a foreign limited liability company does not satisfy the requirements of 35-8-103 , to obtain or maintain a certificate of authority:

(1) the foreign limited liability company may add the words "limited company", the abbreviation "l.l.c.", or the abbreviation "l.c." to its name for use in this state; or

(2) if its real name is unavailable, the foreign limited liability company may use an assumed business name that is available and that satisfies the requirements of 35-8-208 if it files the assumed business name with the secretary of state.

## Nearby sections

- [Mont. Code Ann. § 35-8-1001 35-8-1001 Authority to transact business required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T35_C8_P10_S35-8-1001.md)
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- [Mont. Code Ann. § 35-8-1007 35-8-1007 Amended certificate of authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T35_C8_P10_S35-8-1007.md)
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