Form a Business in Kentucky

By LLCbyState Editorial Team · Editorial Team

Everything you need to form and maintain an LLC, Corporation, S-Corp, or DBA in Kentucky. Filing fees and ongoing requirements are current for 2026.

Kentucky at a glance

LLC filing fee$40

Corporation filing fee$40

DBA fee$20

Annual report$15 annual

Franchise taxLimited Liability Entity Tax

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