MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING COMPANIES

Multi-level marketing companies (MLMs) are required to register with the CSI Securities
Division. All submissions are submitted electronically, please do not mail in.  

  • 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.
  • Companies that are a member of the Direct Selling Association (DSA) are not required to file notice with the CSI.
  • Compliance with Montana state law does not signify that the state endorses a multi-level marketing company, and just because a company is registered with the CSI does not mean the company’s products and selling plan are foolproof. A person should do their own due diligence before joining.
  • To check and see if the company you are affiliated with or considering has filed with Montana, HERE.
  • To see if the company you are affiliated with or considering is a member of the DSA, click HERE.
IMPORTANT: Please download the MLD-1 Form to your desktop, fill it out, and submit it as instructed in the form with any supporting documents.

The filing can be submitted via email at [email protected].

MLM NOTICE FILING & 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.

Click HERE to download the MLD-1 Form to your desktop.