Short answer: Annual Report, $15, annual. Due: Between January 1 and June 30 every year.
We've pulled these figures from the Kentucky Secretary of State, Division of Business Filings's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Kentucky report at a glance
- Report name
- Annual Report
- Fee
- $15
- How often
- annual
- Due
- Between January 1 and June 30 every year
- Late penalty
- No grace period, immediate administrative dissolution if missed by June 30, $100 penalty to reinstate.
- Dissolution risk
- Immediate administrative dissolution if not filed by June 30.
Taxes that ride along
Limited Liability Entity Tax (LLET) applies to all LLCs with a strict $175 minimum tax. Personal income tax flat 3.50%, corporate flat 5.00%.
How Kentucky compares
Kentucky's recurring report fee is $15. That's the 15th lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $35, so Kentucky comes in $20 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $15 | 37 of 51 |
| Indiana | $31 | 27 of 51 |
| Missouri | $0 | 41 of 51 |
| Tennessee | $300 | 4 of 51 |
| West Virginia | $25 | 29 of 51 |
| Arkansas | $150 | 8 of 51 |
Kentucky fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $15 | annual, Between January 1 and June 30 every year |
| Minimum state tax | $175 | Owed regardless of income |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 |
Annual report and deadlines: Kentucky questions
When is the Kentucky LLC annual report due?
Between January 1 and June 30 every year
How much is the Kentucky annual report fee?
$15.
What happens if I file my Kentucky annual report late?
No grace period, immediate administrative dissolution if missed by June 30, $100 penalty to reinstate.
Can Kentucky dissolve my LLC for not filing?
Immediate administrative dissolution if not filed by June 30.
Where do I file the Kentucky report?
With the Kentucky Secretary of State, Division of Business Filings, online at its filing portal.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: dba where, dba fee.