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LLC Cost in Kentucky: Full Fee Breakdown

Complete cost breakdown for forming an LLC or C-Corp in Kentucky. All fees verified from the Kentucky Secretary of State as of August 2026.

How much does an LLC cost in Kentucky?

An LLC in Kentucky costs $148 in the first year through Lovie: $40 state filing fee paid to Kentucky, $29 one time Lovie formation fee, and $79/yr for a registered agent. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions.

  • State filing fee: $40 (paid directly to Kentucky Secretary of State)
  • Lovie platform fee: $29 one time (includes AI guided formation, operating agreement, EIN)
  • Registered agent: $79/yr (required in Kentucky, includes digital mail scanning)

LLC Formation Cost Breakdown

State Filing Fees (paid to Kentucky)

LLC Articles of Organization$40
Annual Report$15/yr
Expedited Processing (optional)+$50

Lovie Platform Fees

Formation Filing$29
Registered Agent$79/yr
EIN ApplicationIncluded
Operating AgreementIncluded
Compliance AlertsIncluded
Total First Year (LLC)$148

Renewal: $94/yr (registered agent + annual report)

C-Corp Formation in Kentucky

C-Corp filing fee$40
Total first year (C-Corp)$148

Processing Time

Standard processing in Kentucky: 5 business days. Expedited available for +$50.

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