Kentucky LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Kentucky in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Kentucky LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (state filing) | $40 | cite |
| Annual Report (due June 30) | $15/year | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest) | $125/year | cite |
| Expedited processing (optional) | $50 same-day | cite |
| Estimated Year 1 Total | $180–230 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Kentucky LLCs must file an annual report by June 30th each year for $15, regardless of formation date—your first report is due the June 30th following your formation.
Authoritative sources
- https://www.sos.ky.gov/bus/business-filings/pages/limited-liability-companies.aspx
- https://www.sos.ky.gov/bus/business-filings/pages/annual-reports.aspx
- https://revenue.ky.gov/Business/Limited-Liability-Entity-Tax/Pages/default.aspx
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- Full Kentucky LLC formation guide — 6 steps, FAQ, tool comparisons
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