Kentucky Nonprofit cost
Forming a nonprofit in Kentucky costs $8 in state fees in year one, then about $15 a year to stay in good standing.
Kentucky Nonprofit
Source-linkedState fees only · retrieved 2026-10-20
Articles of Incorporation (Nonprofit)source$8
Annual Reportsource$15 / yr
Year one$8
Every year after (average)$15
5-year total$68
Next deadline: Between January 1 and June 30 each year
Formation fee$8
Report fee$15
How oftenAnnual
State minimum tax$0
Forming a Kentucky Nonprofit
You file Articles of Incorporation (Nonprofit) with the Kentucky Secretary of State, Division of Business Filings. The state fee is $8. See the official fee.
File it yourself with the state →
Every year after
- Annual Report: $15, filed every year. Due: Between January 1 and June 30 each year.
- First one: Between January 1 and June 30 of the year after formation.
- If you're late: Administrative dissolution if not filed by June 30; nonprofit reinstatement fee $100..
- Official report page
Worth knowing
- Formation is among the cheapest in the US: $40 for an LLC, $50 minimum for a corporation.
- Annual report ($15) is due between January 1 and June 30; missing it leads to administrative dissolution.
- LLCs and corporations owe at least $175 per year in Limited Liability Entity Tax to the Department of Revenue.
Registered agent
Kentucky requires a registered agent. Must have a registered agent with a physical street address in Kentucky. You can serve as your own agent if you have a qualifying address; paid services usually charge a yearly fee.
| Other filings | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $15 | 120 days (renewable) |
| DBA / assumed name (state) | $20 | Certificate of Assumed Name filed with the Secretary of State for entities; sole proprietors and general partnerships file with the county clerk instead. |
| Expedited processing | — | Not offered |
Fees last checked 2026-10-20 against Kentucky Secretary of State, Division of Business Filings. States change fees — confirm on the linked page before you file.