Kentucky Annual Report

Apr 21, 2026

Annual reports filed with the Secretary of State in Kentucky are official documents that provide a comprehensive overview of a business's financial performance, operations, and governance throughout the year. These reports are required by law and serve as a way for businesses to communicate important information to stakeholders, investors, and regulatory authorities.

Follow the guide below to help you file your annual report with the Secretary of State in Kentucky or use Mosey to do it.

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Kentucky Annual Report for Corporation, LLC, LLP, Professional Corporation

Businesses registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State are required to file an annual report to maintain good standing in the state. The annual report is due to the Secretary of State between January 1 and June 30.

File Annual Report
File your annual report with the Kentucky Secretary of State by using the Kentucky Secretary of State Fast Track Portal.

What else do I need to know?

There may be additional things you will need to do to maintain your "good standing" in the state including having a registered agent and other kinds of taxes.

Maintaining a Registered Agent

Most states require that you have a registered agent that can receive important mail from the Secretary of State should they need to contact you. There are many commercial options available or you can use Mosey to be your registered agent and keep your information private in Kentucky.

Other Taxes

In addition to maintaining a registered agent, maintaining your good standing can include additional taxes. This can include franchise tax, sales tax, or other state taxes. You can use Mosey to identify these additional requirements to maintain good standing in Kentucky.

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