LLC Voluntary Dissolution and Closure Packet
KENTUCKY LLC VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION AND CLOSURE PACKET
Scope gate. Use only for a consensual, solvent domestic LLC closing. Excludes judicial or disputed dissolution, insolvency or bankruptcy, merger, conversion, professional or regulated entities, and unresolved authority disputes.
1. ENTITY AND ROUTE CHECK
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Exact LLC name | [________________________________] |
| Kentucky organization number | [________________________________] |
| Registered agent/office | [________________________________] |
| Tax classification | ☐ Disregarded ☐ Partnership ☐ S corporation ☐ C corporation ☐ Other: [________] |
| Dissolution event/date | [________________________________] |
| Person leading winding up | [________________________________] |
☐ State record, articles, operating agreement, amendments, and ownership records reviewed.
2. KENTUCKY AUTHORIZATION GATE
KRS § 275.285 recognizes an event stated in the articles or operating agreement, unanimous written member consent unless the operating agreement provides otherwise, and a statutory route when the LLC has no members.
☐ Exact dissolution event or approval rule quoted and attached.
☐ Written consent, calculation, notice, signature, and effective-date requirements satisfied.
Member approval record
The undersigned approve dissolution of [LLC Name] effective [__/__/____], authorize winding up, and authorize [Name/Title] to file Articles of Dissolution.
| Member | Voting basis | Approves | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [____] | ☐ Yes ☐ No | [________________] | [__/__/____] |
| [Name] | [____] | ☐ Yes ☐ No | [________________] | [__/__/____] |
3. WINDING-UP PLAN
KRS § 275.300 limits the dissolved LLC to winding up, including collecting assets, disposing of property, discharging or providing for liabilities, and distributing remaining property. KRS § 275.310 places creditors ahead of member distributions.
☐ Stop ordinary business except documented wind-up activity.
☐ Inventory and collect assets; identify debts, taxes, claims, guarantees, liens, and contingencies.
☐ Pay, resolve, or make legally sufficient provision for creditor claims before member distributions.
Claim and reserve log
| Claimant | Address | Basis | Amount/status | Resolution/reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Address] | [Basis] | [Amount] | [Resolution] |
| [Name] | [Address] | [Basis] | [Amount] | [Resolution] |
KRS § 275.320 provides an optional known-claim notice procedure with a response deadline of at least 120 days. Do not use it unless counsel confirms all required contents, delivery, rejection, and enforcement steps.
Asset and distribution ledger
| Asset | Gross value | Costs/reserve | Net distribution | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Description] | $[____] | $[____] | $[____] | [Name] |
4. TAX, EMPLOYEE, AND ACCOUNT CLOSURE
☐ Final payroll, benefits, federal returns, Kentucky tax and unemployment accounts, licenses, permits, and assumed names reviewed separately.
☐ Contracts, insurance, leases, bank, merchant, and digital accounts closed or assigned after outstanding items are resolved.
5. KENTUCKY FILING PREPARATION
Prepare Form LLD, Articles of Dissolution. The current form, revised 7/2025, states a $40 filing fee and warns that a future dissolution date will be rejected. Recheck the current form and fee immediately before filing.
☐ Dissolution event already occurred; no future dissolution date entered.
☐ Exact LLC name, organization date, dissolution basis/date, and signer authority verified.
☐ Filing acceptance, receipt, effective date, and rejection correspondence retained.
6. FOREIGN REGISTRATION INVENTORY
| Jurisdiction | Registration number | Withdrawal form | Tax clearance | Filed / accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [State/Country] | [Number] | [Form] | ☐ N/A ☐ Required | [__/__/____] |
7. FINAL CLOSURE CERTIFICATE
The undersigned certifies that authorization is attached; liabilities were paid or provided for before distributions; the filing was accepted; separate tax, account, and foreign-withdrawal work was completed or assigned; and records will be retained at [Location] by [Custodian] through [Date].
Authorized person: [________________________________]
Signature: [________________________________] Date: [__/__/____]
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
- Kentucky Legislature, KRS § 275.285
- Kentucky Legislature, KRS § 275.300
- Kentucky Legislature, KRS § 275.310
- Kentucky Legislature, KRS § 275.320
- Kentucky Secretary of State, Form LLD
Statute, form, and fee facts above are verified as of 2026-07-27 and must be checked again immediately before filing.
About This Template
Corporate documents govern how a company makes decisions, records them, and handles disputes between owners, directors, and officers. Proper corporate paperwork is what lets a business take advantage of limited liability, pass clean audits, and survive an acquisition or investor review. Skipping formalities like written resolutions and signed consents is one of the fastest ways for a business owner to lose personal asset protection.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: July 2026
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