How to start a business in Kentucky
In addition to general business filing information, the Office of the Secretary of State also offers information on the following:
Annual Reports are required for most business entities that are registered with the Secretary of State's Office. Click here to view the recent changes to Kentucky law effecting annual reports.
The One-Stop Business Licensing Program is a program that allows users to cut through the 'red tape' of the business licensing process.
In addition, Kentucky offers a freely downloadable pdf "Guide to Starting a Business in Kentucky", download it here!
- Point of contact - Office of the Secretary of State
- 700 Capital Avenue, Suite 154, Frankfort, KY 40601
- LLC's, LLP's & For-Profit Corporations
- Applicable forms must be filled out and filed with the Secretary of State. These forms can be filled out online. Once you've entered the required information, simply print the form, and mail it to:
Office of the Secretary of State
700 Capital Avenue, Suite 154
Frankfort, KY 40601
All forms are available at: Kentucky Business Forms. - Fees: The Kentucky Business Filing fee schedule is located here
- Applicable forms must be filled out and filed with the Secretary of State. These forms can be filled out online. Once you've entered the required information, simply print the form, and mail it to:
