Short answer: File Articles of Dissolution with the Kentucky Secretary of State, Division of Business Filings for $40. No tax clearance certificate required by Secretary of State before filing.
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.
How dissolution works in Kentucky
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. No tax clearance certificate required by Secretary of State before filing.
- File Articles of Dissolution with the Kentucky Secretary of State, Division of Business Filings and pay $40.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Kentucky compares
Kentucky's dissolution filing fee is $40. That's the 20th highest of 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Kentucky runs $7.5 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $40 | 20 of 48 |
| Indiana | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Missouri | $50 | 14 of 48 |
| Tennessee | $40 | 20 of 48 |
| West Virginia | $25 | 26 of 48 |
| Arkansas | $45 | 19 of 48 |
Kentucky fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $15 | annual, Between January 1 and June 30 every year |
| Articles of Dissolution | $40 |
Dissolving an LLC: Kentucky questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Kentucky?
File Articles of Dissolution with the Kentucky Secretary of State, Division of Business Filings ($40). No tax clearance certificate required by Secretary of State before filing.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Kentucky?
No tax clearance certificate required by Secretary of State before filing.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. No grace period, immediate administrative dissolution if missed by June 30, $100 penalty to reinstate.
How much does it cost to dissolve a Kentucky LLC?
$40 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
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.