Corporation · Kentucky · 2026

What a corporation really costs in Kentucky

Every state fee and deadline for a corporation in Kentucky, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$50

Articles of Incorporation (Form KBC)

First year with the state

~$240

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$50

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $299 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • Kentucky annual reportEvery year by June 30. $15; filed Jan 1 - Jun 30 each year starting the year after formation.$15
  • Kentucky LLET minimum (Form 720/720S)Every year by April 15. $175 minimum limited liability entity tax; due 15th day of 4th month after year end. C corps also owe income tax on profits.$175

Questions

How much does it cost to form a corporation in Kentucky?

Kentucky charges $50 to file the Articles of Incorporation (Form KBC).

What does a corporation cost every year in Kentucky?

Kentucky annual report: $15, every year by June 30 ($15; filed Jan 1 - Jun 30 each year starting the year after formation.). Kentucky LLET minimum (Form 720/720S): $175, every year by April 15 ($175 minimum limited liability entity tax; due 15th day of 4th month after year end. C corps also owe income tax on profits.).

What if my corporation was formed in another state?

To do business in Kentucky you register as a foreign entity: Application for Certificate of Authority, $90.

Not sure a corporation is right?

Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Kentucky.

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Source: https://www.sos.ky.gov/bus/business-filings/Pages/Fees.aspx · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.