Kentucky Company Formation

Forming an LLC in Kentucky

The Process

Kentucky limited liability companies are formed in around three business days.

Name Identifiers and Abbreviations

The name of the Kentucky limited liability company must end with one of the following words or abbreviations:

• LLC
• L.L.C.
• LC
• L.C.
• Limited Liability Company
• Limited Liability Co.
• Ltd. Liability Company
• Ltd. Liability Co.

Operating Agreement

The Operating Agreement helps to protect your company’s limited liability status and prevents your company from being run by the default rules created by the state. Although Kentucky does not mandate all LLCs to have an Operating Agreement, it is highly recommended that you have one.

Additional Filings

Depending on the nature of your business, some additional filings could be necessary to complete the proper set-up of your LLC:

• EIN (tax ID) – available as an option for non-US residents.
• Sales tax registration
• Payroll registration & business licensing
• If you are starting a new business in Kentucky or beginning a new taxable activity, you may need to register with the Department of Revenue by completing Form 10A100, Kentucky Tax Registration Application.