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KY · Incorporation

Form an LLC or corporation in Kentucky.

Kentucky's modern accounting partner for formation, registered agent, and the books that come next.

At a glance

Kentucky formation snapshot

LLC filing fee
$40
Corp filing fee
$50
Annual / franchise
$15 annual report
Annual report due
June 30
State income tax
4.5% flat personal; 5% corporate
Typical processing
1–2 weeks

Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.

Why this state

Why form in Kentucky

Kentucky supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 1–2 weeks.

State income tax posture here: 4.5% flat personal; 5% corporate. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.

If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside Kentucky, plan foreign qualification and multi-state tax registration early.

Process

Step-by-step formation in Kentucky

  1. 1Name reservation (when required)
  2. 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
  3. 3Registered agent designation
  4. 4EIN application
  5. 5Operating agreement or bylaws
  6. 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
  7. 7State and local business licenses
  8. 8First-year compliance calendar

Compliance

Ongoing compliance in Kentucky

  • Track the annual report or franchise cycle for Kentucky. Typical timing: June 30. Typical fee context: $15 annual report.
  • Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in Kentucky at all times.
  • Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.

State-specific notes

  • Fees, due dates, and portals in Kentucky change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
  • Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.

Tax snapshot

Kentucky tax at a glance

4.5% flat personal; 5% corporate

Full Kentucky tax guide

FAQ

Kentucky formation questions

Ready to form in Kentucky?

Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.

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