Open a Kentucky LLC from anywhere in the world
One of the cheapest US LLCs to form. Low annual report and central US logistics access.
Kentucky LLC overview
A Kentucky LLC has one of the lowest formation fees in the country and a $15 annual report, which makes total state-level costs very low. Kentucky is open to non-residents, has strong logistics infrastructure and the process is fully remote.
Kentucky LLC pricing
One flat package price. Everything below is included.
- Total package
- from $240 (all-in)
- State filing fee
- $40 (state)
What you get
- Company name availability search
- LLC registration in Kentucky with Articles of Organization
- EIN (IRS tax ID) with official confirmation letter
- Kentucky Registered Agent service for 1 year
- Business mailing address (Registered Agent's address) for 1 year
- Mail scanning service
- Initial Operating Agreement draft
- Free US business bank account opening assistance
- Stripe and PayPal setup guidance
- Lifetime support over WhatsApp and email
Timeline
All-inclusive Kentucky LLC bundle
One simple, all-in price. State filing fee, Registered Agent, business address, EIN and operating agreement all included.
Kentucky LLC formation with everything you need to launch: Registered Agent, business address, EIN with verification letter and operating agreement. State filing fee is already included.
- Kentucky LLC formation with all relevant documents
- Kentucky state filing fee included
- Registered Agent service (1 year)
- Business address provided by the Registered Agent
- EIN (IRS tax ID) with official verification letter
- Initial Operating Agreement
- Bank account opening assistance
- Lifetime support over WhatsApp and email
Why form your LLC in Kentucky?
Among the cheapest state filing fees in the United States.
$15 per year keeps long-term costs minimal.
Kentucky is home to major US shipping and freight infrastructure.
No citizenship or residency requirement.
Who is Kentucky best for?
- Cost-conscious founders
- Logistics and e-commerce companies
- Service businesses
- Online sellers wanting a low-cost US base
Taxes and compliance
- $15 annual report fee.
- Kentucky LLET (Limited Liability Entity Tax) may apply with a $175 minimum.
- State income tax may apply to Kentucky-sourced income.
- Federal IRS filings still apply for foreign-owned LLCs.
Ongoing Kentucky LLC requirements
$15 per year, due by June 30.
$175 minimum if applicable, based on Kentucky-source gross receipts or gross profits.
You must maintain a Kentucky Registered Agent.
How it works
Pick the Kentucky LLC plan that fits your goals.
Quick 5-minute form. We do the paperwork.
Receive formation docs, EIN and operating agreement.
Kentucky LLC: frequently asked questions
Can a non-US resident form a Kentucky LLC?+
Yes.
What is the LLET?+
Kentucky's Limited Liability Entity Tax. It applies if you have Kentucky-source gross receipts above the small business threshold, with a $175 minimum.
Will Stripe and PayPal accept a Kentucky LLC?+
Yes, with an EIN.
Can I open a US bank account?+
Yes.
Do I need to visit Kentucky?+
No.
How long does it take?+
3 to 7 business days, plus 5 to 15 days for the EIN.
Is Kentucky good for shipping businesses?+
Yes. UPS Worldport and Amazon's air hub are based there.
Are member names public?+
Yes, members or managers appear in the annual report.
A few things to know
- State filing fees are billed separately and set by each state.
- Processing times depend on the state and the IRS and can vary.
- We cannot guarantee approval of any third-party bank or payment processor.
- We are not a law firm or accounting firm. Information is for general guidance only.
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