How to incorporate in Kentucky (KY)

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a CPA or a lawyer, you will find that our Kentucky incorporation and formation services are always a step ahead of the industry standard. We specialize in corporate filings with the KY Secretary of State. Active Filings has formed thousands of corporations, nonprofit and limited liability companies in Kentucky.

KY Articles of Incorporation Requirements

KY Corporate Name Endings

The corporate name must be distinguishable upon records of secretary of state from the name of existing business entities filed with secretary of state. The corporation may use one of these names if other corporation consents in writing or in certain other enumerated cases. The name must include "corporation", "incorporated", "company", "limited" or an abbreviation thereof.

The name shall not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for purpose other than that what is permitted by the act or the articles.

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

* The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

* An increase in the shares may cause an increase in the initial filing fee.

Yearly Requirements

* Annual Statements

* File with Secretary of State by last day of June annually, setting forth by corporation's name, the state where incorporated, address of registered office of corporation, registered agent's name, and names and business addresses of directors and principal officers. Fee is $15.

Income Tax Rate

* 4% of first $25,000 of taxable net income, 5% of next $25,000, 6% of next $50,000, and 7% on next $150,000 and 8.25% over $250,000

For more information on taxes, visit http://kentucky.gov/Portal/Category/bus_taxins

How Active Filings can help you with your KY Filings ?

We work every day with the Kentucky Department of Business by filing corporations, limited liability companies, non profit corporations, filing articles of amendment, obtaining certificates of good standing (certificates of status), apostille certifications, filing DBAs, and more.

We also provide Registered Agent services to Foreign (out of state), and local companies as well as Foreign Qualifications (companies from other states setting a branch in Kentucky).

Starting Your Business in Kentucky

Click here to file articles of incorporation (or organization) in Kentucky or select your state and entity from the following list:

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Select entity Corporation Limited Liability Company Non Profit

---

Email this Page