Articles of Organization (Kentucky)

Filing details

Item	Value
Filing agency	Kentucky Secretary of State — via Kentucky Business One Stop
Filing fee	$40 (domestic LLC), same fee online/mail/in-person
Processing time	Same day to next business day for online filings
Expedited processing	Not offered — Kentucky doesn't have an expedite option

Required information

• [ ] LLC legal name (see Entity & Name Decision) — run a free name-availability search at sos.ky.gov first
• [ ] Principal office address
• [ ] Registered agent name + Kentucky physical address (see below)
• [ ] Management structure — member-managed vs. manager-managed
• [ ] Organizer name(s)

Registered agent decision

A Kentucky LLC must have a statutory agent with a physical KY address, available during business hours. That address becomes part of the public record.

• Self as agent (free) — puts your home address (Spring Mill, KY) on the public record
• Paid registered agent service (~$99/yr) — keeps your address private

Decision: TBD

Filing checklist (in order)

1. [ ] Confirm LLC name availability (free, sos.ky.gov)
2. [ ] Decide registered agent (self vs. service)
3. [ ] File Articles of Organization online — $40
4. [ ] Save the Certificate of Organization once approved
5. [ ] Apply for EIN (IRS.gov — free, instant) → see EIN & Business Banking
6. [ ] Draft Operating Agreement → see Operating Agreement
7. [ ] Open business bank account
8. [ ] Check county occupational license requirement for your county
9. [ ] Register for Kentucky LLET (Limited Liability Entity Tax) — see Annual Compliance Calendar

Filed status

Field	Value
Filed date	TBD
Certificate/organization number	TBD
Registered agent on file	TBD