Registered agent price index · Kentucky
3 Best Registered Agents in Kentucky (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Rows follow our value index, led by three-year cost
Kentucky in figures
Kentucky lines, indexed
1. Mainstay Filing: best for a price that never changes by state
Highest valueMainstay Filing indexes highest here. The entries: $149 a year here and wherever the company registers next.
A $150 three-year premium over Kentucky Registered Agent.co buys more coverage, which decides this index.
Line includes
- An office address in the state
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- Goes wherever the company goes
- $149, every year
Debits
- Kentucky Registered Agent.co costs $50 less each year
- Covers the agent role and nothing else
2. Kentucky Registered Agent.co: best for companies with one state to cover
Local providerNext on the ledger: Kentucky Registered Agent.co, with a single-state agent priced at $99 a year.
Line includes
- A local registered office
- Service of process, scanned and posted
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- A yearly bill below Mainstay Filing's
Debits
- A new state needs a new agent
- Annual report stays with you
3. KY Registered Agent.org: best for keeping everything local
Local providerNext on the ledger: KY Registered Agent.org, with a single-state agent priced at $99 a year.
Same year-one and renewal prices as Kentucky Registered Agent.co.
Line includes
- A local registered office
- Service of process, scanned and posted
Credits
- A yearly bill below Mainstay Filing's
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
Debits
- A new state needs a new agent
- Annual report stays with you
What each line costs, year by year
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Kentucky Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Kentucky Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | KY Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit KY Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Crossover check
Official state charges
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Formation filing charge | $40 | sos.ky.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Annual report | $15 every year | sos.ky.gov (read August 2026) per the state |
| Minimum yearly tax | $175 each year | revenue.ky.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| State total, years 1 to 3 | $595 | Total of the above |
Why line one is line one
Weight 32%: coverage per dollar. That column separated the top two lines.
Coverage put it above Kentucky Registered Agent.co.
Official Kentucky registered agent requirements (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. (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.
Official wording: apps.legislature.ky.gov (read October 2026) per the state
The state-fees-only line
Without a service the agent line is zero, provided you meet the rules, and the state bills the same either way. Services run $99 to $149 a year.
FAQ
How much does a Kentucky registered agent charge each year?
Expect $99 to $149 a year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
$297 to $447 in service fees, state charges excluded.
Does Kentucky require a registered agent for every LLC?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
May I serve as my own registered agent?
If you qualify, yes; the requirements section lists the rules.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
The recurring charge is $15 for the annual report annually (on or before June 30). The minimum tax is separate.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
Within ten years, never: the order of the subtotals stays the same.
Which registered agent indexes best in Kentucky?
Top to bottom, the Kentucky ledger reads Mainstay Filing, Kentucky Registered Agent.co and KY Registered Agent.org.
Source lines
- Line for Kentucky Secretary of State: sos.ky.gov, August 2026.
- Line for Kentucky Secretary of State: sos.ky.gov, August 2026.
- Line for Kentucky report due date: apps.legislature.ky.gov, August 2026.
- Line for KRS 275.025: apps.legislature.ky.gov, August 2026.
- Line for Kentucky formation fee: Filing fee: sos.ky.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Kentucky registered agent statute: apps.legislature.ky.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Kentucky other cost: Limited Liability: revenue.ky.gov, October 2026.
- Price input, Mainstay Filing Kentucky service page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, Kentucky Registered Agent.co pricing page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, KY Registered Agent.org pricing page, taken November 13, 2026