How to form an LLC in Kentucky for $0 service fee.
Kentucky state filing fee is $40. Standard processing is 1 to 2 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Kentucky Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Kentucky Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Kentucky.
Lowest LLC formation fee in the US ($40) and one of the lowest annual report fees ($15). Right-to-work since 2017. State income tax 4% flat (recently reduced).
Where Kentucky businesses are based.
You can form your Kentucky LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Kentucky formation rules at a glance.
- $40 filing fee, $15 annual report
- Processing: 1 to 2 business days (standard only)
- Filed with the Kentucky Secretary of State in Frankfort
- Top industries: Auto manufacturing (Toyota, Ford), Bourbon & distilling, Equine industry
Our take Excellent lowest-cost state for LLC formation. If you operate in Kentucky, the math is unbeatable.
Business Services processes LLC formations from Frankfort. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $15 annual report.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 1 TO 2 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Kentucky, in four steps.
Kentucky vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Kentucky compares.
Kentucky business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Kentucky-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Kentucky-specific LLC questions.
Why is the formation fee so low?
Bourbon industry, how big?
What about UPS Worldport?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Kentucky?
How long does it take to form an LLC in Kentucky?
Do I need to live in Kentucky to form an LLC there?
What is a Kentucky Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Kentucky LLC?
Start your Kentucky LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Kentucky Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Kentucky Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Kentucky.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.