Registered agent price tables - Kentucky
3 Best Registered Agents in Kentucky (2026): Price Table
Table order: Best value on top, by our five-column test
Kentucky at a glance
- Registered agent mandatory?Yesapps.legislature.ky.gov [read October 2026, table note]
- Opening cells$99 to $149A single agent year
- Price band, three years$297 to $447Opening year plus two more
- Annual report$15 per yearsos.ky.gov [read August 2026, table note]
- CrossoverNeverNothing changes rank
Kentucky table, ranked
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1. Mainstay Filing: best for one price for any state
Ranked first- Year-1 cell$149
- Renewal cell$149/yr
- Three-year cell$447
Year-1 cell $149, renewal cell $149
For Kentucky, Mainstay Filing is the best value because $149 a year, $149 at renewal, and one account serves every state.
Its three-year cell is $150 higher than KY Registered Agent.org's, but the extra filings it covers count for more in the sort.
Price buys
- An office address inside the state
- Up to three government mailings a year, scanned at no extra charge
- Covers LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
In its favor
- $149 a year, no change at renewal
- Travels with the company
Against it
- Costs $50 extra annually
- Report filing needs the formation package
See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
2. KY Registered Agent.org: best for the smallest yearly bill
In-state provider- Year-1 cell$99
- Renewal cell$99/yr
- Three-year cell$297
Year-1 cell $99, renewal cell $99
KY Registered Agent.org is ranked second. $99 yearly, with a street address in the state included.
Price buys
- A street address inside the state
- Served papers appear in your login
In its favor
- Annual cell below the national entry
- Year 1 $99, year 2 $99
Against it
- Expanding means finding a new agent
- Annual report remains your job
See KY Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
3. Kentucky Registered Agent.co: best for a second in-state choice
In-state provider- Year-1 cell$99
- Renewal cell$99/yr
- Three-year cell$297
Year-1 cell $99, renewal cell $99
Kentucky Registered Agent.co is ranked third. $99 yearly, with a street address in the state included.
Year-one and renewal cells both equal KY Registered Agent.org's.
Price buys
- A street address inside the state
- Served papers appear in your login
In its favor
- Annual cell below the national entry
- Year 1 $99, year 2 $99
Against it
- Expanding means finding a new agent
- Annual report remains your job
See Kentucky Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Running totals at 1, 2, 3 and 5 years
| No. | Entry | Year 1 cell | Year 2 cell | Year 3 cell | Year 5 cell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | KY Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | See KY Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Kentucky Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | See Kentucky Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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Official state charges
| Charge | Cell | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation filing | $40 | sos.ky.gov [read October 2026, table note] |
| Annual report | $15 every year | sos.ky.gov [read August 2026, table note] |
| Annual tax | $175 each year | revenue.ky.gov [read October 2026, table note] |
| State side, 3 years | $595 | Calculated from the lines above |
Notes on the order
For Kentucky, the deciding column was filing work per row (30% of the sort), where Mainstay Filing finished ahead.
A single agent price for every state outscored KY Registered Agent.org's lower one-state price.
Kentucky registered agent requirements, quoted from the official source (Kentucky Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Kentucky resident, or an entity qualified to do business in Kentucky, whose business address is the registered office. The agent signs or files a written acceptance. Statute cited: KRS 14A.4-010.
The address has to be a physical registered office in Kentucky that matches the agent's business address. A P.O. box is not enough.
Cited at: apps.legislature.ky.gov [read October 2026, table note]
State fees only
An owner who qualifies can name themselves and pay no agent fee, and state fees stay put. The entries above charge $99 to $149 a year for a Kentucky address and someone to accept legal papers.
Common questions
What does a Kentucky registered agent cost per year?
$99 to $149 a year across these entries.
What do three years of agent service cost?
$297 to $447 across the entries, not counting state fees.
Does the law make a Kentucky LLC keep a registered agent?
Yes, it must. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Is the owner permitted to be the registered agent?
If you qualify, yes; the requirements section has the rules.
What does the state charge the LLC every year?
$15 annually for the annual report; per the state, on or before June 30. The minimum tax comes with it.
When does one entry pass another in total cost?
The entries do not swap places in the first ten years.
Which registered agent is the best value in Kentucky?
Top to bottom: Mainstay Filing, KY Registered Agent.org and Kentucky Registered Agent.co.
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Where this came from
- Figure for Kentucky Secretary of State confirmed at sos.ky.gov during August 2026.
- Figure for Kentucky Secretary of State confirmed at sos.ky.gov during August 2026.
- Figure for Kentucky report due date confirmed at apps.legislature.ky.gov during August 2026.
- Figure for KRS 275.025 confirmed at apps.legislature.ky.gov during August 2026.
- Figure for Kentucky formation fee: Filing fee confirmed at sos.ky.gov during October 2026.
- Figure for Kentucky registered agent statute confirmed at apps.legislature.ky.gov during October 2026.
- Figure for Kentucky other cost: Limited Liability confirmed at revenue.ky.gov during October 2026.
- Mainstay Filing Kentucky service page page as of November 13, 2026
- KY Registered Agent.org pricing page page as of November 13, 2026
- Kentucky Registered Agent.co pricing page page as of November 13, 2026