# Form a corporation in Kentucky

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/corporation/kentucky
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Kentucky charges $50 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Kentucky Secretary of State.

## Kentucky details

- Corporation filing fee: $50
- Corporation annual report (Due June 30; filed online): $15

[Filing office: Kentucky Secretary of State](https://web.sos.ky.gov/fasttrack/). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://www.sos.ky.gov/bus/business-filings/Pages/Fees.aspx)

[Start my Kentucky corporation](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=corp&state=KY)

$55 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in Kentucky?

The state charges $50. With our Basic package, the total is $55.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Kentucky LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The Kentucky Secretary of State. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.