Multi-level Marketing Companies—Consumers

Overview

The office of the Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) is tasked with the regulation of multi-level marketing companies (MLMs).

• An MLM is one that sells, distributes, or supplies goods or services through agents, contractors, or distributors at different levels of distribution.
• MLMs also include companies that compensate participants, in part, based on purchases, sales, or the recruitment of other participants in the MLM.
• Compliance with Montana state law does not signify that the state endorses a multi-level marketing company.
• Companies that are a member of the Direct Selling Association (DSA) are not required to file notice with the CSI.

Consumer Resources

• To check and see if the company you are affiliated with or considering is filed with Montana click HERE.
• To see if the company you are affiliated with or considering is a member of the DSA click HERE.

If you have questions about multi-level marketing companies, please feel free to contact us by phone at (800) 332-6148 or (406) 444-2040.

MLM Uniform Notice Filing and Compliance

In Montana, it is unlawful for a person to transact business in this state as a multi-level marketing company unless the MLM has filed with the Montana CSI or is a member of the Direct Selling Association (DSA). For information on Notice Filing requirements and the Uniform Notice Filing form, click HERE.

Please fill, print, and mail your MLD-1 Form to:
Montana State Auditor’s Office
Securities Department
840 Helena Avenue
Helena, MT 59601

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