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Kentucky LLC costs
Start with the quoted state fees. Check the missing pieces before you file.
Partly verifiedQuoted-fee subtotals · 1 and 3 years
- 1-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $40
- 3-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $40
Formation + quoted recurring fees with a verified schedule. Excludes publication, variable taxes, extra filing charges and optional services. These are subtotals, not a complete startup budget.
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State fees, with the evidence
Year 1 is the formation year. Open a row’s source text for conditions and the exact quote.
| Filing or obligation | Fee / rule and source |
|---|---|
| Formation filing | Show the source text$40 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026Domestic Limited Liability Company (Profit, Non-Profit or Professional Service) Articles of Organization: $40.00 |
| Recurring obligations | |
| Franchise / privilege tax rule | |
| Publication requirement | |
| Expedite options | |
| Processing note | |
| Annual report | First due year not verified yet; this obligation is excluded from calculator totals. Show the source text$15 First Year: Not verified yet. Note: First due year is not established by the saved text. Every Years: 1 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026all entities conducting business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky are required to file annual reports with this office by June 30 of each year. Reports can be filed any time between January 1 and June 30 by either: Filing your annual report online ; or Printing your annual report and returning it by mail or in person. Your annual report must be signed, dated and accompanied by a $15 filing fee. |
Build your Kentucky estimate
Use the same math as our LLC cost calculator. Add your own agent and formation-service quotes.
3-year quoted-fee subtotal
$40
Formation + quoted scheduled obligations + your optional quotes.
- Year 1$40Formation filing fee
- Year 2$0No quoted fee scheduled
- Year 3$0No quoted fee scheduled
Unknown charges, variable taxes, publication and expedited filing are excluded. Review the state’s fee evidence.
What to verify
- Confirm the current formation fee and any payment, name-reservation or initial-report charges with Kentucky Secretary of State.
- Confirm recurring reporting frequency, your first due date and any tax or publication obligations that apply to your business.
- Review each item marked not verified yet. Get a quote for variable and conditional charges before treating this subtotal as your budget.
- Keep provider subscriptions, agent renewals and state processing times separate.
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Neighbouring states
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