LLC · Kentucky · 2026

What an LLC really costs in Kentucky

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

To form

$40

Articles of Organization (Form KLC)

First year with the state

~$230

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$40

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $289 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 limited liability entity tax (LLET) minimumEvery year by April 15. LLET $175 minimum when gross receipts/profits <= $3M; filed on Form 725 (single-member LLC owned by individual) or 765/720; due 15th day of 4th month after year end.$175

Questions

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Kentucky?

Kentucky charges $40 to file the Articles of Organization (Form KLC).

What does an LLC 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 limited liability entity tax (LLET) minimum: $175, every year by April 15 (LLET $175 minimum when gross receipts/profits <= $3M; filed on Form 725 (single-member LLC owned by individual) or 765/720; due 15th day of 4th month after year end.).

What if my LLC was formed in another state?

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

Not sure an LLC 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.