Kentucky · Reinstatement
Reinstate an LLC in Kentucky
Kentucky lets an LLC that has been administratively dissolved apply for reinstatement.
Start my Kentucky reinstatementCan you reinstate an LLC in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky calls it reinstatement. An entity that was administratively dissolved may apply to the Secretary of State to be reinstated. 1
Kentucky sets no deadline. A dissolved entity may apply for reinstatement at any time after the dissolution takes effect, unless it has taken the action needed to wind up and liquidate its business and notify claimants. 1
Last checked .What it costs in Kentucky
We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.
How reinstatement works in Kentucky
Catch up on filings
A Kentucky reinstatement application must come with the reinstatement penalty and the current filing fee for each delinquent annual report. 1
Tax clearance
Kentucky's reinstatement application must contain a Department of Revenue certificate saying all taxes owed by the entity have been paid. 1
File the application
Kentucky's Secretary of State takes a Reinstatement Application, filed online or mailed or hand delivered to the office. 3
Pay the state fee
Kentucky's fee list for a domestic limited liability company shows a $100.00 reinstatement penalty after administrative dissolution. 2
Check the name
The Kentucky application must state that the entity's name satisfies the state's naming requirements. 1
What reinstatement does
Once reinstatement is effective in Kentucky, it relates back to the date of the administrative dissolution, and the entity carries on as if the dissolution never occurred. 1
What we do for your Kentucky filing
For $199 + state fees we confirm what Kentucky requires for your company and prepare the filing. You sign, we file. State charges are passed through at cost. You see the amounts before we file. Start your reinstatement.
Reinstate or start a new LLC?
A new LLC is a new company with a new formation date. If a fresh start is cheaper for you, we say so.
What to have ready
- The company name exactly as registered
- The state of formation
- The last year the company filed a report with the state
Common questions
How long do I have to reinstate an LLC in Kentucky?
Kentucky sets no deadline. A dissolved entity may apply for reinstatement at any time after the dissolution takes effect, unless it has taken the action needed to wind up and liquidate its business and notify claimants. 1
What does Kentucky charge to reinstate an LLC?
Kentucky's fee list for a domestic limited liability company shows a $100.00 reinstatement penalty after administrative dissolution. 2
Does Kentucky need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?
Kentucky's reinstatement application must contain a Department of Revenue certificate saying all taxes owed by the entity have been paid. 1
Will my LLC keep its name in Kentucky?
The Kentucky application must state that the entity's name satisfies the state's naming requirements. 1
Does reinstatement in Kentucky reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?
Once reinstatement is effective in Kentucky, it relates back to the date of the administrative dissolution, and the entity carries on as if the dissolution never occurred. 1
What does Vermilion Vitez charge for a Kentucky reinstatement?
$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.
Also in Kentucky
Sources 3 links, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Kentucky: what the state calls it, time limit to apply, what to file first, tax clearance, the LLC's name, what reinstatement does apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Kentucky: state fee sos.ky.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Kentucky: the application sos.ky.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
Each source shows the date it was checked. The newest check is Nov 14, 2026.
This page explains Kentucky’s rules. It is not legal or tax advice.
Reinstate your Kentucky LLC with us
We prepare the reinstatement and the back-year reports, you sign. $199 + state fees.
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