What Does it Cost to Form an LLC in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, the cost of forming an LLC (limited liability corporation) online is $40. When the LLC’s Articles of Organization are filed, this charge is paid to the Kentucky Secretary of State.

How Much Does a Kentucky LLC Cost?

Fee for Kentucky LLC Online Filing: $40

The primary expense of forming an LLC is the $40 charge for filing your Articles of Organization with the Kentucky Secretary of State online.

Fee for Kentucky Annual Report: $15

LLCs in Kentucky are required to submit an annual report with the Secretary of State.

This form may be submitted through the Kentucky Secretary of State’s website. It’s due on June 30th.
Fee for Registered Agent

You may be your own registered agent in Kentucky, but employing a registered agent service keeps your firm in compliance, informs you of critical filing dates, and helps you avoid late fines.

How Much Does it Cost to Form a Foreign LLC in Kentucky?

If you currently have an LLC established in another state and want to expand into Kentucky, you must register your LLC as a foreign LLC in Kentucky.

A Kentucky foreign LLC registration costs $90. A foreign LLC may be registered in Kentucky by submitting a Certificate of Authority (Form FBE).
Permits and Licenses for Businesses

Depending on your industry and geographic area, your company may need federal, state, and municipal permits/licenses to operate lawfully in Kentucky. This is true regardless of whether you create an LLC or another sort of company structure.

With our guide to acquiring a Kentucky business licence, you can learn more about state and municipal licencing.

Other Fees for Filing an LLC

There are several extra costs involved with forming an LLC:

LLC Name Reservation: File a Reservation or Renewal of Reserved Name (Form RES) and pay the $15 filing fee to reserve your name for up to 120 days prior to LLC formation.

“Doing Company As” (DBA) Name: To establish a name different than your official LLC business name, file a Certificate of Assumed Name (Form ASN) and pay the $20 filing fee.

Certified Document Copies: Order certified copies of your Kentucky business paperwork from the Secretary of State for $5 + $0.50 per page over 5 pages.

Certificate of Existence: Also known as a Kentucky certificate of good standing, this document may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State and paying the $10 cost. Banks and financial institutions often demand a proof of existence.