Change Kentucky LLC address
To change the address of a Kentucky LLC, you will need to file a Statement of Change of Principal Office Address with the Secretary of State and file separately with the IRS.
Official Kentucky form to change LLC address
Complete this form and mail it to the Kentucky Secretary of State to change the LLC's business address
Mail 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
Follow step-by-step instructions
How to change an LLC's principal address in Kentucky?
Check the steps below:
1. Select a new address
If you are thinking of changing the address, you must have already decided on the new address. Whether it is your home, new office, or even an address provider, make sure you have the new address ready before you proceed with changing the LLC address.
Ensure you are able to receive mail at the new address. Though this address is not where service of process documents are served, it is important to have a mail handling facility at this address.
2. File a statement of change
In Kentucky, you need to file a Statement of Change of Principal Office Address, to change the address.
Filing fees
$10
Address
Division of Business Filings
P.O. Box 718
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 564-3490
3. File Form 8822-B with IRS
Apart from filing the address change with the respective state. You will also need to file with the IRS, to notify them of the change of address. Using Form 8822-B.
4. Update your operating agreement
Change the address mentioned in the operating agreement to reflect the newly updated address.
5. Update state and federal government records
If there are government documents where you had to submit LLC address, make sure you update them.
6. Update your business contacts
Inform your banks, suppliers, partners, customers, privacy policies, and other legal documents.
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
Registered agent
A registered agent is an agent of your LLC on whom any notice, process or demand may be served. Every LLC in Kentucky needs to have a resident agent located in the state.
Requirements
According to Kentucky Revised Statute (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 14A.4-010):
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Registered agent can be an individual or an authorised organisation.
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Registered agent must have a street address where they can personally receive service of process.
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Registered agent’s office cannot be just a mailbox service of a telephone answering service.
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Registered agent must have consented in written format to be your agent
Form
Failure to maintain
Business registration will be denied by the Kentucky Secretary of State's Division of Business Filings.
Frequently asked questions
Related steps in Kentucky
There are other actions you can perform in your Kentucky LLC. See the pages for more details.
Kentucky LLC add member
Kentucky LLC remove member
Kentucky LLC change name