Form a Kentucky LLC and you protect your assets with the limited liability of a corporation while enjoying the simplified pass through taxation of a partnership.

The formation and registering of LLCs in Kentucky is handled by the Kentucky Secretary of State. You can contact them at:

KY Secretary of State
Trey Grayson
Secretary of State
P. O. Box 718
Frankfort, KY 40602-0781

If you do not incorporate your business, you could be held personally liable for business debts and lawsuits. Form a Kentucky LLC and protect your personal assets from business debts and judgments.



Kentucky LLC Filing Fees & Annual Reports

Kentucky has among the lowest filings fees for Articles of Organization of any state--only $40. Fees are payable by check or money order made payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.

File KY Articles of Organization at:
KY Secretary of State
Room 154, Capitol Building
700 Capital Avenue
Frankfort, KY 40601

Kentucky requires all limited liability companies to file annual registration. Annual Registration fees are $15 per year. Pay this fee to the Kentucky State Treasurer as indicated above.

Kentucky LLC Name Requirements

Your corporate name must end with the words, “limited company ” or “limited liability company” or an appropriate abbreviation such as LLC.

Your corporate name must be distinguishable from any other corporate or LLC names on file at Kentucky's Secretary of State's office.

Foreign LLCs Operating in Kentucky

Kentucky law requires foreign Limited Liability Companies register for an Application for Certificate of Authority, with the KY Secretary of State. The filing fee is greater than for a domestic LLC--$90.

Foreign LLCs operating in Kentucky must file for annual registration and are subject to the same fee schedule as domestic LLCs..

Member/Manager Information

Minimum Number - one or more
Members/Managers- at least one is required to be listed in the Articles of Organization
Age Requirements - none specified
Articles of Organization must be signed by the organizers of the LLC.

Registered Agent

The registered agent may be an individual resident in this state or a domestic or foreign LLC authorized to transact business in Kentucky. The registered agent must have a street address (and the mailing address if different from the street address) of the registered office, which cannot be a post office box. Rural routes are sufficient.

Do you need Registered Agent service? Click here to find out.

Publication

You don't need to publish notice of your LLC beyond filing Articles of Organization with the KY Secretary of State to make your LLC formation valid..

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