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How much does an LLC cost in Kentucky?
Forming an LLC in Kentucky costs $40 in state fees. After that, Kentucky charges $15 a year for the Kentucky annual report. Five-year state total: $115. As of October 2026.
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Every cost of a Kentucky LLC, in the order you pay it
Each line links to the official page, so you can check the number yourself.
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Filing fee to form the LLC
Day oneKentucky charges $40 to file the formation document, whoever files it. Filing it yourself on Kentucky's official site costs only that. We file it for $123.75 with the operating agreement included; the 7 steps are the same either way.
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Registered agent
Optional cost$0 if you serve as your own agent and accept that your address goes on the public record. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. Kentucky registered agent rules.
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EIN from the IRS
FreeThe IRS issues the federal tax ID free at irs.gov. We can get it for you for $41.25 if you have an SSN.
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Licenses and sales tax
Varies by businessLicense fees depend on the business and the city or county, so no single number applies. Start at Kentucky SOS. Kentucky sales tax permit rules and our guides by industry list what applies.
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The yearly state filing
Every yearThe Kentucky annual report is due June 30 every year, with a state fee of $15. Kentucky annual report details and free reminders.
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Certificate of good standing
When a bank asksBanks and lenders often ask for proof the LLC is active. Kentucky calls it a Certificate of Existence and charges $10. How to order it in Kentucky.
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Closing the LLC later
At the endDissolving the LLC: Kentucky's fee is $40. How to dissolve an LLC in Kentucky.
Kentucky LLC costs, yourself or with us
| Cost | File it yourself | With Vermilion Vitez |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky filing fee (paid to the state) | $40 | $40 |
| Filing service, operating agreement included | $0 | $123.75 |
| Registered agent, per year (optional) | $0 if you serve yourself | $74.25 |
| EIN | Free from the IRS | Free, or $41.25 if we get it |
| Kentucky annual report | $15 | $15 |
| Kentucky state fees over 5 years (filing + yearly fees) | $115 | $115 |
State fees: Kentucky filing fee as charged at our checkout; yearly fee and five-year total from our state fee table (verified ). Annual report, $15, due June 30.
Kentucky's fees are the same whoever files, so the fair comparison is year two, when the registered agent renews. Ours renews at $74.25, the same as the first year.
Filing it yourself is a reasonable choice if you are comfortable on the state site. Everything above links to the official page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Kentucky?
Forming an LLC in Kentucky costs $40 in state fees. After that, Kentucky charges $15 a year for the Kentucky annual report. Five-year state total: $115.
Is there a yearly fee for a Kentucky LLC?
Yes. The Kentucky annual report costs $15 and is due June 30 every year.
Can I form a Kentucky LLC for just the state fee?
Yes. File it yourself with Kentucky's business filing office and pay only the $40 state fee. Serve as your own registered agent and get the EIN free from the IRS.
What does it cost to have Vermilion Vitez form a Kentucky LLC?
$123.75 plus Kentucky's $40, with the operating agreement included. Checkout shows the full total with the card processing fee before you pay ($168.95). Our registered agent is optional at $74.25 a year.
What other costs come later for a Kentucky LLC?
Licenses and permits for your kind of business, sales tax registration if you sell taxable goods or services, a certificate of good standing when a bank asks, and a filing fee if you ever close the LLC. Each is listed above with the official link.
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