Start a Kentucky LLC
How to start an LLC in Kentucky →
Name, registered agent, Articles of Organization and bank account, step by step.
Kentucky LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
Kentucky LLC name check →
Check a name against Kentucky naming rules before you file.
Kentucky operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a Kentucky LLC
Kentucky Annual Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
Kentucky registered agent →
Every Kentucky LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and Kentucky deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
Kentucky LLC at a glance
Formed with
Kentucky Secretary of State
Formation document
Articles of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
Kentucky LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and June 30 each year.
Kentucky imposes an annual limited liability entity tax (LLET) on LLCs doing business in Kentucky, based on Kentucky gross receipts or gross profits. A single-member LLC owned by an individual reports it on Form 725 with the Department of Revenue.
Must end with "limited liability company", "limited company", "LLC" or "LC" ("limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" may be abbreviated "Co."), and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Kentucky register.
- A domestic LLC that misses the June 30 annual report deadline is administratively dissolved and stays in bad standing until it reinstates.
- The annual report confirms the principal office and registered agent, and lists managers for a manager-managed LLC.
Forming a Kentucky LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
Kentucky LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Kentucky?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Kentucky, and file a Articles of Organization with the Kentucky Secretary of State. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a Kentucky LLC cost?
Kentucky charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a Kentucky LLC file an annual report?
Kentucky LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and June 30 each year.
Does Kentucky tax LLCs?
Kentucky imposes an annual limited liability entity tax (LLET) on LLCs doing business in Kentucky, based on Kentucky gross receipts or gross profits. A single-member LLC owned by an individual reports it on Form 725 with the Department of Revenue.
Is an operating agreement required in Kentucky?
No, but every Kentucky LLC should have one.
