Kentucky . 2026 filing guide
Kentucky Secretary of State filings, deadlines, and how to do them right.
Annual reports, business search, registered agent changes, reinstatement, dissolution, tax registration. Every Kentucky filing explained, plus the business environment, regulatory bodies, and a year-round compliance calendar. Verified against the Kentucky Secretary of State, Business Services Division as of June 2026.
Verified against Kentucky Secretary of State, Business Services Division on Jun 12, 2026
Agency
Kentucky Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Branded as Kentucky Business Services
Phone
502-564-3490
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm ET
Annual due
June 30
Entity moves to bad standing
Processing
1-2 business days
Online filings
Kentucky business environment
Why founders choose Kentucky (and what to know first)
Low formation fees ($40 LLC). Low annual report fee ($15). 4% flat income tax. Major UPS air hub (UPS Worldport in Louisville). Strong automotive supply chain.
Economy
~$260B economy
Registered entities
~300,000 active entities
New formations / year
~50,000 annually
Key industries
Automotive manufacturing (Toyota, Ford, GM), bourbon and distilling, healthcare (Humana HQ), agriculture (horses, tobacco), aerospace (UPS Worldport)