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Kentucky LLC Cost Calculator

US rates · checked 18 Oct 2026

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Leave at $0 if you or someone with an address in the state acts as your registered agent.

Off: the first report or tax is counted from year 2. Check the state's due date; some bill it in the year you form.

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For example name reservation, publication, an operating agreement or a DBA.

Kentucky LLC cost over 3 years
$70.00
$40.00to form
$15.00state fees a year
$0total $70.00
  • Filing fee
  • Annual report
Kentucky filing fee · Articles of Organization / Certificate of Formation$40.00
Annual report × 2 · $15 a year (annual report)$30.00
Registered agent × 3$0.00
Other one-time costs$0.00
Total over 3 years$70.00

State fees checked against official Kentucky sources on 18 Oct 2026. Expedited filing costs extra.

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How the Kentucky LLC cost calculation works

How much is an LLC in Kentucky? $40 to file with the state, then $15 a year (annual report). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $40 in state fees and three years cost $70. Add a registered agent or other costs to see your own total.

  1. File with the state: $40

    Kentucky charges $40 for a standard LLC filing. Expedited processing costs extra.

  2. Keep it active: $15 a year (annual report)

    Miss it and the state can add late fees or dissolve the LLC, even when the filing is free. Most states let you file online.

  3. Registered agent: free if you act as your own

    Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in Kentucky. You can be your own, or pay a service a yearly fee; enter it above.

  4. Other costs depend on your business

    Name reservation, a DBA, local business licenses and an operating agreement may add to the total.

Worked example. Over 3 years, a Kentucky LLC with no paid registered agent costs $70 in state fees: the $40 filing fee plus $30 in annual report fees (2 × $15).

Kentucky LLC Cost FAQ

How much is an LLC in Kentucky?

$40 to form, then $15 a year (annual report). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $40 in state fees and three years cost $70. A paid registered agent and any publication or license fees are on top.

What is the Kentucky LLC filing fee?

$40 for a standard filing of the formation document, checked on the official Kentucky site on 18 Oct 2026.

Does Kentucky charge an annual fee for LLCs?

Yes: $15 a year (annual report).

How much does a Kentucky LLC cost per year?

$15 a year in state fees, plus a registered agent if you pay one.

How does Kentucky compare with other states?

Kentucky's filing fee is $40. 1 of the 50 states and DC charge less to file. The median filing fee is $100, and fees run from $35 to $500.

Do I need to pay for a registered agent?

No. You can act as your own registered agent if you have a physical address in the state and are available in business hours. A service costs extra each year.

Are there other costs to start an LLC?

An EIN from the IRS is free. You may also need a local business license, a DBA, or a professional operating agreement.

Sources: Kentucky official source · IRS: Get an employer identification number (free)

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