Kentucky LLC Filing Fees (2026): Formation, Annual Report & Agent
Kentucky sits near the bottom of the national fee range. Forming an LLC takes a $40 payment to the Secretary of State, and keeping it in good standing takes $15 a year. Below is the complete set of state fees that apply to Kentucky LLCs, verified against the state's own schedule, followed by our flat service pricing.
State fees for Kentucky LLCs
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (form KLC) | $40 | One-time, paid to the Kentucky Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $15 | Due on or before June 30 every year |
| Statement of Change of Registered Agent and Office (form RAC) | $10 | Filed when your agent or registered office changes |
| Statement of Change of Principal Office (form POC) | $10 | The annual report cannot make this change for you |
| Certificate of Authority, foreign LLC | $90 | For out-of-state LLCs registering to do business in Kentucky |
Source: the Secretary of State's official fee schedule.
How the $40 formation fee compares
Few states charge less than Kentucky to organize an LLC. For perspective within the state's own schedule, a for-profit corporation pays the same $40 for its articles plus a mandatory organization tax with a $10 minimum under KRS 136.060, so its practical minimum comes to roughly $50. A domestic nonprofit files for $8. The LLC's flat $40 with no organization tax at filing is part of why the entity dominates small-business formation here.
The recurring picture
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- $15 annual report, filed with the Secretary of State between January 1 and June 30
- $99 registered agent renewal if we serve as your agent (your first year is included with formation)
Kentucky also levies a Limited Liability Entity Tax (LLET) with a $175 minimum, assessed on gross receipts or revenues. Budget for it alongside the Secretary of State items above.
Our service pricing
| Service | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation | $199 + $40 state fee | Preparation and filing of form KLC, first year of registered agent service included |
| Registered agent, standalone | $99 per year | For LLCs that already exist and just need an agent |
| Foreign qualification | $199 + state fees | Registering your out-of-state LLC to operate in Kentucky |
Formation through us totals $239 in year one: $199 for our service and $40 to the state, with registered agent coverage already inside that number. From year two onward, expect $114 per year across us and the state combined: $99 for the agent renewal and $15 for the annual report, plus LLET where it applies.