New York City charges 8.875% combined sales tax on motorcycles. A $25,000 Harley or Indian means $2,219 in tax. Montana charges zero. Street Legal Hookup handles your Montana LLC and title remotely.
Quick Answer
Yes. A Montana LLC can purchase and register your motorcycle in Montana, which has no state sales tax. New York City riders face the highest motorcycle tax rates in the country. Montana LLC registration is a legal structure used by New York riders on Harley-Davidsons, Indian Motorcycles, Ducatis, BMWs, and other high-value bikes where the savings are meaningful.
New York City combined sales tax reaches 8.875%. A $30,000 touring bike means $2,663 in tax. Even upstate New York hits 7% to 8.75%. Montana charges zero regardless of purchase price.
Montana-registered motorcycles are not subject to New York State registration-based annual inspections. You still carry your Montana registration and insurance wherever you ride.
Cruisers, touring bikes, sport bikes, adventure motorcycles, trikes — all qualify. Harley-Davidson, Indian, Ducati, BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, Triumph, and every other brand.
New York has some of the country highest collector motorcycle values. A rare vintage or custom build worth $50,000 carries a $4,437 NYC tax bill. Montana eliminates that entirely.
No Montana trip. No New York DMV appointment. Submit online and receive Montana plates at your New York address in two weeks.
Full refund if we cannot complete your Montana LLC and motorcycle registration. No conditions, no partial credits.
Provide the VIN, year, make, model, and purchase price. Include your New York delivery address.
We assist with filing your Montana LLC with the Secretary of State and activate registered agent service within one business day.
We submit Montana DMV paperwork in the LLC name and track the application through approval.
Your Montana title, registration certificate, and plates are mailed to your New York address in 10 to 14 business days.