How Much Does It Cost to Form a Kentucky LLC?
Kentucky is one of the lowest LLC filing fees in the country. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The Kentucky Secretary of State charges $40 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC. At $40, Kentucky is one of the cheapest states to file in.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Kentucky charges $15 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Kentucky tax note: One of the lowest filing fees in the nation at $40. Annual report $15 due June 30. Kentucky imposes a Limited Liability Entity Tax (LLET) of $175 minimum on gross receipts/revenues.
Registered Agent Cost
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Get StartedEvery Kentucky LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. Registered agent service is $99/year — a separate service from LLC formation.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Kentucky Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $50. This typically reduces the turnaround from 3-5 business days to Same day.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $40 | One-time, paid to the Kentucky Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $15 | Filed annually with the Kentucky Secretary of State |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | $99/year, separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | $50 | Optional — reduces turnaround to Same day |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedIf you form through us, our flat service fee covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state. Registered agent service ($99/year) is available as a separate add-on.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for registered agent + $15/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge similar-priced services but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our service covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state.