Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
June 30
Fee
$15
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
Varies — check SoS
Sos Filing Url
https://www.sos.ky.gov
How to File
1
Access the Kentucky Secretary of State Portal
Visit the Kentucky Secretary of State website at sos.ky.gov and navigate to the business services section. Look for the LLC annual report filing option or business entity search.
2
Locate Your LLC Record
Search for your LLC using your business name or entity number. Verify all current information including registered agent, principal office address, and member/manager details before proceeding.
3
Complete the Annual Report Form
Fill out all required fields including current business address, registered agent information, and member/manager details. Ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date as of the filing date.
4
Pay the $15 Filing Fee
Submit payment online using a credit card or electronic check. If filing by mail, include a check or money order payable to the Kentucky Secretary of State for exactly $15.
5
Submit and Confirm Filing
Review all information for accuracy, then submit your annual report. Keep your confirmation receipt or filing number for your records. Your LLC will remain in good standing upon successful filing.
Ready to file your annual report?
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If you file your Kentucky LLC annual report after the June 30 deadline, the Kentucky Secretary of State's office will assess a late penalty of $25 for filings submitted between July 1 and December 31. If you don't file by December 31, your LLC automatically loses good standing status, which prevents you from conducting business legally in Kentucky and blocks you from obtaining licenses or entering contracts. Continued non-compliance beyond one year triggers administrative dissolution, meaning the state formally cancels your LLC's registration.
This status loss has immediate consequences: lenders won't recognize your business as legitimate, you become personally liable for company debts, and you cannot sue or defend lawsuits in Kentucky courts. To restore good standing, you must file the overdue annual report through the Kentucky Secretary of State's online filing portal (sos.ky.gov) and pay both the standard $25 filing fee and the $25 late penalty. Contact the Corporations Section at (502) 696-2844 immediately if you've missed the deadline—they can advise on reinstatement procedures for dissolved entities.
To file your Kentucky LLC annual report, submit Form LLC-4 through the Kentucky Secretary of State's online portal at sos.ky.gov/business or mail a printed copy to the Secretary of State's office in Frankfort. Online filing is strongly recommended because it processes instantly and generates immediate confirmation, whereas mailed filings take 7–10 business days. The $15 filing fee applies regardless of filing method and must accompany your submission. Your report must include your LLC's current registered agent name and address, principal business location, and member/manager information as listed in your Articles of Organization. Filing by the June 30 annual deadline is mandatory to maintain your LLC's active status; missing this deadline triggers automatic administrative dissolution and potential penalties. Log into your Secretary of State account with your LLC's registration number to begin. If you haven't filed online before, create an account using your Social Security number and business details.
The Kentucky LLC annual report filing fee is $15, payable to the Kentucky Secretary of State. This modest fee applies to all Kentucky LLCs filing their annual report with the Division of Business Formation. You can remit payment when submitting Form LLC-4 (Annual Report for Limited Liability Company) either online through the Secretary of State's portal using a credit card or electronic check, or by mail using a check or money order. The $15 fee remains consistent regardless of your LLC's revenue or member count, making it one of the lowest annual compliance costs for Kentucky business entities. Since Kentucky requires all LLCs to file their annual report between January 1 and June 30 each year, budgeting this $15 expense into your annual compliance calendar ensures you avoid the penalties associated with late filing. To file your 2026 annual report, visit the Kentucky Secretary of State website and access the online filing system or mail Form LLC-4 with payment before the June 30 deadline.
All Kentucky LLC annual reports are due by June 30, 2026, regardless of when your LLC was formed during the year. This fixed deadline applies to every LLC operating in Kentucky. The Kentucky Secretary of State's office requires you to file Form LLC-2, the Annual Report of Domestic Limited Liability Company, by this date to maintain your LLC's active status. The filing fee is $25 for domestic LLCs. Missing this deadline results in automatic administrative dissolution of your LLC, which suspends your legal right to conduct business in Kentucky and exposes you to potential liability claims. Reinstatement requires additional fees and paperwork. To ensure compliance, submit your completed Form LLC-2 to the Kentucky Secretary of State by June 30, 2026. You can file online through the Secretary of State's website or by mail. Set a calendar reminder for mid-June 2026 to avoid late-filing penalties.
No, Kentucky does not offer exemptions from filing the annual report for active LLCs. The Kentucky Secretary of State's office requires all operating limited liability companies to file Form LLC-2 annually, regardless of business size, revenue, or structure. This includes single-member LLCs, multi-member LLCs, and professional LLCs—each must submit their report by June 30th and pay the $25 filing fee. The only exception involves administratively dissolved LLCs or those that have formally withdrawn from Kentucky; however, these entities are no longer active and cannot conduct business. Failing to file exposes your LLC to administrative dissolution, loss of good standing, personal liability exposure, and potential reinstatement fees exceeding $100. Contact the Kentucky Secretary of State at (502) 696-2844 to verify your LLC's current filing obligations before the June 30th deadline.
