The Articles of Organization fee for a Kentucky domestic LLC is $40. The annual report fee is $15.
Official sourceWhat does Kentucky charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State for a domestic limited liability company, profit, nonprofit or professional service. |
|---|---|
| Formation charges | $40 for the Articles of Organization. Amendments and restated articles are also $40. |
| Recurring filing | $15 annual report. The report confirms the principal office and the registered agent and office. |
| First and later due dates | Annual reports are due by June 30 of each year and can be filed between January 1 and June 30. Entities that miss June 30 are administratively dissolved until they reinstate. |
| Registered agent and office | Maintain a Kentucky registered office and a registered agent. The agent can be an individual who lives in Kentucky and whose business address is the registered office, or an entity qualified to transact business in Kentucky. |
| Taxes and other costs | The Secretary of State fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service. Reinstating after administrative dissolution requires a reinstatement application and the delinquent filing fees. |
When is the Kentucky LLC annual report due?
Annual reports are due by June 30 each year and can be filed between January 1 and June 30, online or by mail or in person. The fee is $15. A domestic entity that does not file by June 30 is administratively dissolved.
Who can be the Kentucky registered agent?
Maintain a Kentucky registered office and a registered agent. The agent can be an individual who lives in Kentucky and whose business address is the registered office, or an entity qualified to transact business in Kentucky.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted formation documents and your operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and check Kentucky tax registration and local licenses for the business activity.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the Kentucky filing fees?
The Secretary of State fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service. Reinstating after administrative dissolution requires a reinstatement application and the delinquent filing fees.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Secretary of State fee schedule - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Secretary of State annual reports - reviewed October 1, 2026
- KRS 14A.4-010, registered office and agent - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Kentucky?
The Articles of Organization fee is $40.
How much is the Kentucky LLC annual report?
$15, due by June 30 each year.
What happens if a Kentucky LLC misses the June 30 deadline?
A domestic entity that does not file its annual report by June 30 is administratively dissolved until it reinstates.
Who can be a Kentucky registered agent?
A Kentucky resident individual whose business address is the registered office, or an entity qualified to transact business in Kentucky.
When can a Kentucky annual report be filed?
Any time between January 1 and June 30.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.