Kentucky
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Start an LLC in Kentucky from anywhere in the world.
A Kentucky LLC formed for you within 48 hours, with a registered agent in Kentucky and your EIN from the IRS included.
State fee
$40
Processing
1–3 business days
Each year
Annual report $15
- Articles of Organization filed with the state of Kentucky
- Registered agent with a Kentucky street address, 12 months
- EIN from the IRS, no SSN needed
- Operating agreement and compliance calendar
- Introduction to Mercury for a US business bank account
Your price
The registered agent renews at $45 a year; nothing else recurs with us. The state asks: annual report $15.
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What happens with your Kentucky LLC
Filed within 48 hours
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with Kentucky, with the registered agent in place. The state typically takes 1–3 business days.
EIN from the IRS
As soon as the state approves, your EIN application goes to the IRS. The EIN letter usually arrives within a few business days and lands on your order page.
Bank and bookkeeping
With your articles, EIN letter and operating agreement you apply at Mercury through our introduction. Add CORA and your bookkeeping is ready the same day.
Good to know
Forming a Kentucky LLC from abroad
Who can form a Kentucky LLC
Anyone. Kentucky does not ask members or managers of an LLC to be US citizens or residents, and you do not need to travel to the United States. What the state does require is a registered agent with a street address in Kentucky, which is part of every order with us.
How the filing works
A Kentucky LLC comes into existence when the state accepts the Articles of Organization. We prepare and file it for you within 48 hours of your payment. The state usually needs 1–3 business days after that. The state filing fee is $40, passed on at cost.
What it costs each year
Every year Kentucky asks for: Annual report $15. We put the date in your compliance calendar and remind you ahead of time. With us, only the registered agent renews, at $45 a year.
Taxes in Kentucky
Kentucky has a state income tax, but it applies to income connected to the state. A foreign-owned LLC with no office, staff or customers in Kentucky often has little or no state tax to pay; federal reporting to the IRS applies in every state. This is general information, not tax advice.
Kentucky FAQ
Questions about a Kentucky LLC
How much does a Kentucky LLC cost with startyour.llc?
$125 in total: $40 for our work with the EIN included, $45 for the registered agent for the first year, and the $40 state filing fee.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Kentucky?
We file within 48 hours of payment. Kentucky typically takes 1–3 business days to approve. Your EIN follows within a few business days of the approval.
Can a non-US resident own a Kentucky LLC?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for members or managers. You need a registered agent in Kentucky, which we include.
Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN for my Kentucky LLC?
No. The IRS issues EINs to foreign-owned LLCs without an SSN or ITIN. We prepare the application, you sign it online, and we handle it with the IRS.
What does Kentucky require every year?
Annual report $15. You also keep a registered agent and meet your federal IRS filings.
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