Change Kentucky LLC name
You can change the name of a Kentucky LLC by filing a certificate of amendment with the secretary of state. Read the step-by-step instructions below:
Official Kentucky form to change LLC name
Fill up the LLC amendment form and mail it to the Kentucky secretary of state to change an LLC's name.
Amendment form
What is an LLC?
Limited Liability Company
LLC is a business entity in the U.S that provides limited liability to its members. It has characteristics from both corporation and sole proprietorship. LLCs are permitted under State statutes of each US state.
Limited liability
Personal assets are protected for people with limited liability when they are sued.
Corporation
A business entity that can issue shares and give limited liability to shareholders.
Members
Owners of an LLC are referred to as members. They own membership interest in the LLC.
Sole proprietorship
Where an individual engages in business activity without formal organization.
Types of LLC
Depends on the number of members and whether it has elected to change its IRS classification.
Single-member LLC
Has only a single member. IRS considers it as a sole proprietorship for tax purposes.
LLC as C-corp
Owners of an LLC are referred to as members. They own membership interest in the LLC.
Multi-member LLC
Has two members. IRS considers it as a partnership for tax purposes.
LLC as S-corp
A special election for a maximum of 100 US shareholders.
Actions
Step-by-step instructions
How to change an LLC name in Kentucky?
Check the steps below:
1. Choose a new name
Before you proceed with changing your existing LLC name, make sure to find a new LLC name that suits your business.
Ensure the name follows the state's LLC naming guidelines. See them in detail below.
Search for possible names through the state's business entity search tool. Make sure the name you pick is available.
2. Reserve the new name (optional)
Optionally, you can reserve a name with the state. You can do so by paying reservation fees to the Kentucky secretary of state.
Reservation fee
$15
Reservation period
120 days
3. File articles of amendment
You may fill and file a articles of amendment for the LLC with the secretary of state via mail to update the state of the new name.
Filing fees
$40
Address
Division of Business Filings
P.O. Box 718
Frankfort, KY 40602
4. Update your operating agreement
Make note of the name change in your operating agreement and update accordingly.
5. Update state and federal government records
Check all the government records, including tax registrations, employer records, etc and update your new name.
6. Inform your business contacts
Make sure you update your bank, vendors, customers and other related parties with your LLC's new name
Entity name
Every LLC should have a unique name in Kentucky. It maintains a list of names of entities in the state. Go through it to check if your chosen name is available.
Search for names
Go to the official entity search tool on the Kentucky SOS website.
Searching fee
Free
Reservation
You can reserve a name by filing a form with the Secretary of State. Mention the name you’d like and if the name is available, it will be reserved for a specified duration. If you are filing Articles of Organisation, you need not reserve a name separately.
Address
Michael Adams
Office of the Secretary of State
P.O. Box 718
Frankfort, KY 40602-0718
Reservation fee
$15
Reservation period
120 days
LLC Annual Report
Every LLC has to file this report in Kentucky to stay compliant with the state laws.
Filing Annual Report
Kentucky LLC is expected to file this report annually by June 30
File it online on Kentucky Secretary of State website
Visit
Online fee
$15
Online processing time
instant
Frequently asked questions
Related steps in Kentucky
LLC in Kentucky is a powerful entity for entrepreneurs. After the formation, you may have to add a member, remove a member or change registered agents. Read how to do these actions.
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