Registered Agent Price Check › Kentucky
What a $0 or $39 LLC really costs in Kentucky
In Kentucky the state filing fee is $40. Mainstay Filing comes to $239 in year one; the $39 package comes to $79 with its agent included for the first year; a $0 package starts at $40 and adds an agent after any free period.
| Service | Advertised package | Year 1 with agent and state fee | Year 2 service price | Two years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $199 | $239 | $199 | $438 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 | $79 | $125 | $204 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 | $139 | $199 | $338 |
| Bizee | $0 | $40 | $149 | $189 |
| LegalZoom | $0 | $289 | $249 | $538 |
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Changing agents in Kentucky costs $10. Source: KRS 14A.4-010, checked October 20, 2026.
What is the state filing fee in Kentucky?
$40, paid to the state and identical with every provider. A package price does not include it.
Do I need a registered agent in Kentucky?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. (KRS 14A.4-010).