Starting an LLC in Kentucky
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Kentucky costs $40 to file the Articles of Organization (Form KLC) with the Office of the Kentucky Secretary of State, Business Filings. After that, Annual Report is due filing window runs January 1 through June 30 each year; late filings must arrive by August 31 to avoid administrative dissolution.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form KLC) | $40 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Annual Report | $15 | Filing window runs January 1 through June 30 each year; late filings must arrive by August 31 to avoid administrative dissolution. |
Registered agent
Kentucky requires one. The agent must be a Kentucky resident, a Kentucky entity, or a foreign entity authorized in Kentucky, must sign the articles to consent, and must have a Kentucky street address.
What you owe after year one
Filing window runs January 1 through June 30 each year; late filings must arrive by August 31 to avoid administrative dissolution.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Office of the Kentucky Secretary of State, Business Filings
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization (Form KLC)
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Kentucky?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-kentucky.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Kentucky?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization (Form KLC) is $40.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Kentucky?
The Articles of Organization (Form KLC), filed with the Office of the Kentucky Secretary of State, Business Filings.
Does Kentucky require an annual report for an LLC?
Filing window runs January 1 through June 30 each year; late filings must arrive by August 31 to avoid administrative dissolution.
Do I need a registered agent in Kentucky?
Yes. The agent must be a Kentucky resident, a Kentucky entity, or a foreign entity authorized in Kentucky, must sign the articles to consent, and must have a Kentucky street address.