Registered Agent Cost by State › Kentucky
Registered agent cost in Kentucky: the agent’s price and the state’s fees
In Kentucky an agent costs $99 to $249 in year one, by published price. Mainstay Filing is $149, the same at renewal. Separately the state charges $10 to change agents, and $15 a year for the annual report.
The state’s bill
Change of agent$10, Kentucky Secretary of State (KRS 14A.4-010)
Annual report$15 a year (Annual Report), due On or before June 30
Other Kentucky costLimited Liability Entity Tax: a $175 minimum each year to the Department of Revenue.
Agent required?Required. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
State figures checked October 20, 2026.
The agent’s bill
| Provider | Year 1 | Renewal | 3-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Compliance | $99 | $159 | $417 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $497 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | $375 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $447 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $747 |
Moving an existing company to Mainstay Filing costs $159 in the first year: $149 for the agent plus $10 to the state.
How much does a registered agent cost in Kentucky?
6 providers have a published Kentucky price: $99 to $249 in year one. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.
What does Kentucky charge to change a registered agent?
$10 (KRS 14A.4-010, Kentucky Secretary of State).
What is the Kentucky annual report fee?
$15 a year, the Annual Report, due On or before June 30. It is paid to the state, not to your agent.