Kentucky LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in Kentucky before you file, then see Kentucky's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

Kentucky
Filing Fee
$40
Articles of Organization
Annual Report
$15
Due by June 30 each year
Name Reservation
$15
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Kentucky?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Kentucky costs $40. After that, the annual report costs $15 a year and is due by June 30 each year. Most Kentucky LLCs also owe the Limited Liability Entity Tax, at least $175 a year.

  • Articles of Organization

    When you file to form the LLC. Source →

    $40

  • Annual Report

    Due by June 30 each year. The filing window opens January 1. LLCs that miss the deadline are administratively dissolved. Source →

    $15

  • Limited Liability Entity Tax

    Most LLCs doing business in Kentucky pay it to the Department of Revenue each year. Source →

    $175 minimum a year

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $15

  • Assumed nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $20

Checked against official Kentucky sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in Kentucky

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Kentucky requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Processing Time

Kentucky usually processes filings the same day it receives them, but it can take up to three business days.

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Contact the Kentucky Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Fax

502-564-4075

Address Information

Mailing Address

Records Branch, PO Box 718, 700 Capital Avenue, Suite 156, Frankfort, KY 40602

Physical Address

Records Branch, PO Box 718, 700 Capital Avenue, Suite 156, Frankfort, KY 40602

Official Kentucky Resources

Kentucky LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Kentucky’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Kentucky law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable from any name already on record with the Secretary of State (KRS 14A.3-010). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. Kentucky law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable from any name already on record with the Secretary of State (KRS 14A.3-010). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Kentucky name reservation costs $15 and holds the name for 120 days. You can renew it for $15.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Kentucky costs $40. After that, the annual report costs $15 a year and is due by June 30 each year. Most Kentucky LLCs also owe the Limited Liability Entity Tax, at least $175 a year.

Kentucky usually processes filings the same day it receives them, but it can take up to three business days.

Yes, Kentucky requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

Kentucky requires an annual report ($15), due by June 30 each year. Limited Liability Entity Tax: $175 minimum a year. Most LLCs doing business in Kentucky pay it to the Department of Revenue each year. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

File a certificate of assumed name with the Secretary of State for $20, then file a stamped copy with the county clerk where your registered agent is located. The clerk charges a recording fee. The name lasts five years.

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