Incorporate your business in Kentucky;
Our Incorporation information is to help you with the small
business startup process. The Kentucky Incorporation info can
help answer questions like "How do I form an LLC in Kentucky?"
or "What type of Incorporation entity should I be? An Kentucky
S-Corporation or an Kentucky C-Corporation?" or "What are the
requirements for an Kentucky Corporation?" It's easy to set up
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Corporate Name Endings
The corporate name must be distinguishable
upon records of Secretary of State from the name of existing
business entities filed with the Secretary of State. The corporation
may use one of these names if another corporation consents in
writing or in certain other enumerated cases. The name must
include the word "Corporation," "Incorporated," "Company," "Limited,"
or an abbreviation thereof. The name shall not contain language
stating or implying the corporation is organized for a purpose
other than that permitted by the act or the articles.
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - None.
Directors are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Officer Information
Officers are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Stock Information
An increase in shares may cause an increase in initial
filing fees.
Corporate Records
The articles of incorporation, bylaws, minutes of
shareholders' and directors' meetings, financial statements
furnished for the past three years, a list of directors'
and officers' names and addresses, and the most recent
annual report must be kept with the corporation's records.
Tax and Fees
Annual Statements
Statements must be filed with the Secretary of State
by the last day of June annually, setting forth the
corporation's name, the state where it is incorporated,
the address of the registered office of the corporation,
the registered agent's name, and the names and business
addresses of directors and principal officers. The fee
is $15.
Income Tax Rate
The tax rate is 4% of the first $25,000 of taxable
net income, 5% of the next $25,000, 6% of the next $50,000,
7% on the next $150,000 and 8.25% of all income over
$250,000.
S Corporation
S Corporation status is recognized by the State of
Kentucky. A separate state election from the federal
election is not required.
License Requirements
Kentucky requires that you obtain a license and pay
a fee if operating certain types of businesses in the
state. The following is a partial list:
Agents
Architects
Auctioneers
Barbers
Companies
Driver
Engineers
Insurance
Loan
Pharmacists
Plumbers
Real estate
Salespeople
Schools
Training
Please check with the state to make sure your business
is complying with the license requirements for your
particular profession .
