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Corporation Filing Fees in Kentucky

In Kentucky, filing articles of incorporation costs $40 plus an organization tax of at least $10, and the annual report costs $15.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Kentucky at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$50 minimum ($40 fee plus organization tax)
The organization tax is 1 cent per authorized share up to 20,000 shares, less above that, with a $10 minimum, so the base total is $50.
Annual report fee
$15
A veteran-owned business organized after August 1, 2018 pays no annual report fee for its first 4 years.
Report frequency
Every year

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The rules in Kentucky

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Kentucky?

Articles of incorporation fee in Kentucky: $50 minimum ($40 fee plus organization tax). The organization tax is 1 cent per authorized share up to 20,000 shares, less above that, with a $10 minimum, so the base total is $50.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Kentucky?

Annual report fee in Kentucky: $15. A veteran-owned business organized after August 1, 2018 pays no annual report fee for its first 4 years.

How often does a corporation in Kentucky have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Kentucky: Every year.

Where do the Kentucky corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from KRS 14A.2-060 and KRS 136.060. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Profit corporations must pay the KRS 136.060 organization tax, based on the number of authorized shares, when the articles are filed.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.