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How to start an LLC in Kentucky

File Articles of Organization with the Kentucky Secretary of State and pay $40. Each year the LLC files an annual report by June 30 and pays $15.

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The cost

State fees only. Each part is labeled.

Filing fee$40

Paid to the state when you file. Source

State cost at filing$40

The first annual report is due the year after formation. See what you owe each year.

Filing fee$40
State cost at filing$40

Registered agent fees are not included.

How to file

Form, office and method, from the official instructions.

Form
Articles of Organization
Source
Filing office
Kentucky Secretary of State, Business Filings
Source
Filing method
Online on the Secretary of State website
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Registered agent
Required. Every entity designates a registered agent and registered office in Kentucky.
Source

What you owe each year

Due dates and amounts after the LLC is formed.

Every yearJune 30

Annual report

Due by June 30 each year after the year the LLC is formed. The fee is $15.

Source
Missed deadlineBad standing

If not filed by June 30

The entity is listed in bad standing and can be administratively dissolved.

Source

Sources

Every figure on this page comes from these official pages.

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