Kentucky Business License

General Business License Requirements for Kentucky.
Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in Kentucky.
Kentucky General Business Licenses
Kentucky Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the State level in Kentucky.
Kentucky does not have a general business license at the state level, but local licenses are often required.
Local General Business Licenses
Allen County Occupational License
Agency: | Allen County Occupational License Tax Division (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on gross receipts |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Occupational licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
Anderson County Business License
Agency: | Anderson County Sheriff’s Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Depends on the number of employees:
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Depends on the number of employees:
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Due: | Annually by July 1. |
Bellevue Occupational/Business License
Agency: | City of Bellevue Clerk's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on gross receipts. The minimum fee is $60. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Bellevue Occupational/Business License Application (Renewal) |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on gross receipts. The minimum fee is $60. |
Due: | Annually by April 15 (or the 15th day of the 4th month following the entity's fiscal year end). |
Berea Business License
Agency: | City of Berea Finance Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
Boone County and City of Florence Occupational License
Agency: | Boone County Occupational Licensing Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 application fee |
Renewal Not Required
Breathitt County Occupational License
Agency: | Breathitt County City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Notes: | Contact City Hall for a license application. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by May 31. |
Notes: | Renewal notices are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Burkesville Occupational License
Agency: | Burkesville City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of a net profits return.
Butler County Occupational Business License
Agency: | Butler County Occupational Tax Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business, number of employees, and gross receipts |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Occupational licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
Campbell County Occupational License
Agency: | Campbell County Occupational License Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 for only Campbell County. There are additional fees for businesses operating in any of the cities listed on the application. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies by net profits. The minimum fee is $25 and the maximum is $610. |
Due: | Annually by April 15. |
Carlisle Business License
Agency: | Carlisle City Clerk's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Notes: | Contact the City Clerk for a license application. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Carrollton Business License
Agency: | Carrollton City Clerk's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business type. See Title XI § 110.10 of the city ordinances for details. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business type. See Title XI § 110.10 of the city ordinances for details. |
Due: | Annually by June 1. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail. |
Catlettsburg Business Privilege and Occupational License
Agency: | Catlettsburg City Treasurer's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Notes: | Renewal notices are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
City of Ashland Business Privilege License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the date of the initial application.
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Notes: | The license fee can be paid online |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by January 31. |
Penalties: | $50 late fee |
Notes: | This fee is allowed as a credit against any amount due upon the filing of the annual Net Profit License Fee Return |
City of Benton Business License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business |
Due: | Licenses expire on December 31 and must be renewed by January 31. Renewals can be filed starting on January 1. |
City of Bowling Green Business Registration
Agency: | City of Bowling Green Office of Occupational License (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
There is no renewal for this license; however, taxes must be paid each year in full for the license to stay active and in good standing.
City of Butler Occupational Tax License
Agency: | City of Butler City Clerk (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application forms are not currently available online. Call the City Clerk to request one be delivered via email or US mail, or go to City Hall and apply in person. |
Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business |
Due: | Annually by June 30 |
Notes: | Renewal notices with instructions will be mailed prior to the expiration of the license |
City of Cadiz Business/Privilege License
Agency: | City of Cadiz City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online (select New Business Registration) |
Agency Fee: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business/Privilege licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
City of Dry Ridge Business License
Agency: | City of Dry Ridge Business License Section (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on gross receipts. The minimum fee is $40 and the maximum fee is $1,000. |
Due: | Annually by the 15th day of the 4th month following the entity's fiscal year end (usually April 15). |
City of Frankfort Business License
Agency: | City of Frankfort License Fee Division (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Required Attachments: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
There is no renewal for this license; however, taxes must be paid each year in full for the license to stay active and in good standing.
City of Glasgow Business/Occupational License
Agency: | City of Glasgow License Fee Division (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business/Occupational licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
City of Hickman Occupational License
Agency: | City of Hickman City Clerk (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by July 1 |
City of Madisonville Minimum Occupational License
Agency: | City of Madisonville - Finance Department KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | There is no application to renew an occupational license in the City of Madisonville. All that is needed is timely payment of the annual license fee. |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Annually by March 31 |
City of Middlesboro Privilege License
Agency: | City of Middlesboro - Code Enforcement Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business and net income. |
Due: | Annually by May 1. |
City of Murray Business License
Agency: | City of Murray Planning and Engineering Division (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. See rate schedule. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. See rate schedule. |
Due: | Annually by May 31. |
City of Newport Occupational License
Agency: | City of Newport - Department of Finance & Administration - License Division (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | CN-16 Renewal of Occupational License (the most current version is located on the side menu to the right) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on gross receipts |
Due: | Annually by April 15 or 105 days after a business's fiscal year-end |
City of Prospect Business License
Agency: | Prospect City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on the number of employees:
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on the number of employees:
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Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Richmond Business License
Agency: | City of Richmond Finance Department (KY) |
Law: | Every person or business entity engaged in any business for profit and any person or business entity that is required to make a filing with the Internal Revenue Service or the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet shall be required to file and pay to the city an occupational license tax for the privilege of engaging in such activities within the city. See § 110.03 for more details. |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Turnaround: | 3-5 business days |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
There is no renewal for this license; however, taxes have to be paid each year in full for the license to stay active and in good standing.
City of Scottsville Occupational Business License
Agency: | City of Scottsville City Treasurer's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Occupational Business License Registration Application (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Due: | Annually by January 31. |
City of Versailles Business Registration
Agency: | City of Versailles Tax Clerk's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Occupational licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
City of West Buechel Business License
Agency: | City of West Buechel (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Penalties: | $10.00 late fee will be added for each month after the due date until paid in full. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Penalties: | $10.00 late fee will be added for each month after the due date until paid in full |
Columbia Occupational License
Agency: | Columbia City Clerk's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business activity. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business activity. |
Due: | Licenses expire on June 30 of each year and must be renewed by July 31. |
Notes: | Renewal notices are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Corbin Business License
Agency: | Corbin City Collector's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary by business type. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | Fees vary by business type. |
Due: | Annually by May 15. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are sent to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Danville Occupational License
Agency: | Danville Codes Enforcement Department - Business Licensing Section (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Occupational licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
Elizabethtown Business License
Agency: | City of Elizabethtown Finance Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by January 31. |
Elkton Occupational License
Agency: | City of Elkton Occupational Licenses Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail. |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on date of application. |
Notes: | If the type of business is construction, the occupational license department requires the contractor to supply a complete list of subcontractors, containing name, address & phone number. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Occupational Licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
Eminence Business License
Agency: | Eminence City Clerk's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 or pro-rated amount of $75, $50, or $25 (fees are pro-rated quarterly). |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by January 31. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are sent to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Flemingsburg Occupational License
Agency: | Flemingsburg City Clerk's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | A pro-rated fee is due based on when you apply. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by January 31. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are mailed to licensees prior to the renewal date. |
Franklin County Business License
Agency: | Franklin County Occupational Tax Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
There is no renewal for this license; however, withholding returns must be filed quarterly, and net profits returns must be filed annually.
Georgetown/Scott County Occupational License
Initial Registration
Form: | BQ100 Business Registration Form/BQ100 Questionnaire for Occupational License |
Filing Method: | Mail, in-person, fax, or email to info@gscrevenue.com |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Occupational licenses are automatically renewed each year when an entity files its taxes.
Grant County Business License
Agency: | Grant County Fiscal Court (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on the number of employees:
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on the number of employees:
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Due: | Annually by January 31. |
Grayson Business License
Agency: | Grayson City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
There is no renewal filing; however, licensees must make quarterly reports and pay a fee based on gross receipts.
Hancock County Business License
Agency: | Hancock County Occupational Tax Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Due: | Annually by January 1. |
Notes: | Renewal notices with filing instructions are sent out before the expiration date. |
Harrodsburg Business License
Agency: | Harrodsburg Occupational License Administrator (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Notes: | Contact the License Administrator for an application form. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Licenses expire on December 31 of each year and must be renewed by January 31. |
Notes: | Renewal applications are sent to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Hazard Business License
Agency: | City of Hazard Office of Tax Administrator (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
Henderson County Occupational Tax License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Before you Apply: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the end of each fiscal year. |
Henderson Occupational License Tax
Agency: | City of Henderson Occupational License Tax Division (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Occupational licenses are renewed automatically with the annual filing of a Net Profit License Tax Return.
Hillview Occupational License
Agency: | Hillview City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Hopkinsville Occupational License
Agency: | City of Hopkinsville Finance Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of the Net Profits License Return.
Jackson Occupational Business License
Agency: | Jackson City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 for a full-time license, $75 for an itinerant license, or $50 for a part-time license |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 for a full-time license, $75 for an itinerant license, or $50 for a part-time license |
Due: | Annually by February 1. |
Jamestown Business License
Agency: | Jamestown City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Notes: | Contact the city for a license application. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Jeffersontown Business License
Agency: | Jeffersontown Revenue Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 license fee + $1.95 convenience fee |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 license fee + $1.95 convenience fee |
Due: | Annually |
Jenkins Occupational License
Agency: | Jenkins City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Notes: | Contact City Hall for a license application. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by March 1. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Kenton County Occupational License
Agency: | Kenton County Treasury's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 for a Kenton County license. The fee is $50 per city if applying for city licenses or $225 if applying for a license that applies countywide. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Occupational licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
La Grange Business License
Agency: | La Grange Office of the City Clerk (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $55 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on gross receipts. There is a minimum fee of $55. |
Due: | Annually by April 15. |
Laurel County General Business License
Agency: | Laurel County Occupational Tax Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
The business license is renewed automatically with the filing of the annual net profits license fee return.
Lawrenceburg Business License
Agency: | City of Lawrenceburg Business License Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on the number of employees:
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on the number of employees:
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Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Lebanon Junction Business License
Agency: | Lebanon Junction City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Notes: | There is no application, contact City Hall and answer some questions about your business to register. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by January 1. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are mailed to license holders before the expiration date. |
Leitchfield Business License
Agency: | City of Leitchfield Business License Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by January 31. |
Lexington-Fayette Occupational License
Agency: | Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government - Division of Revenue (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 license fee |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Occupational licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
Louisville/Jefferson County Occupational Tax License
Agency: | Louisville Metro Revenue Commission (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Occupational licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
Madison County Business License
Agency: | Madison County Planning and Development Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business licenses no longer need to be renewed.
Marshall County Occupational License Tax
Agency: | Marshall County Treasurer (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business/Occupational licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
Mayfield Net Profit License
Agency: | City of Mayfield City Clerk (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Instructions: | |
Agency Fee: | The fee depends on business income but there is a minimum fee of $100. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Instructions: | |
Agency Fee: | The fee depends on business income but there is a minimum fee of $100. |
Due: | Within 105 days after the close of the entity's fiscal year. For entities with a December 31 fiscal year-end, the due date is April 15. |
Maysville Occupational License
Agency: | City of Maysville Comptroller's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of a gross receipts return.
McCreary County Business Permit
Agency: | McCreary County Occupational Tax Administrator (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Licenses expire on June 30 of each year and must be renewed by July 31. |
Notes: | Renewal notices are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Midway Business License
Agency: | Midway City Clerk's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Monticello Business License
Agency: | Monticello City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. |
Notes: | Contract the City Clerk's Office for a license application. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Notes: | Renewal notices are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Mount Vernon Business License
Agency: | Mount Vernon City Clerk's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Notes: | Contact the Clerk's Office for an application. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by March 1. |
Notes: | Contact the Clerk's Office for an application. |
Mount Washington Business License
Agency: | Mount Washington City Administration Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Oak Grove Occupational Business License
Agency: | City of Oak Grove Taxes, Licenses & Permits Section (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on gross receipts. The minimum fee is $100. |
Due: | Annually by the 15th day of the 4th month following the entity's fiscal year end. |
Owensboro Occupational Business License
Agency: | City of Owensboro Finance Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
Owenton Business License
Agency: | Owenton City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Paducah Business License
Agency: | City of Paducah Finance Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $35 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies by annual gross receipts. |
Due: | Annually by April 15. Businesses with a fiscal year that is not based on the calendar year may file on the 15th day of the 4th month following their fiscal year end. |
Paris Occupational Business License
Agency: | Paris City Clerk's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
There is no renewal for this license; however, taxes must be paid each year in full for the license to stay active and in good standing.
Pikeville Business License
Agency: | City of Pikeville Tax Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | Renewal notices are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Prestonsburg Business and Occupational License
Agency: | Prestonsburg City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. See the Minimum License Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. See the Minimum License Fee Schedule for details. |
Due: | Annually by January 1. |
Princeton Business License
Agency: | City of Princeton Finance Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business licenses do not need to be renewed, however, net profit returns must be filed every year.
Supplemental Reporting
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Vary by gross receipts. See form for details. |
Due: | Annually within 105 days after the end of the entity's fiscal year. |
Radcliff Business License
Agency: | City of Radcliff Finance Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 minimum license fee except for contractors, who must provide estimated gross receipts in advance for the period of the date of the license through the balance of the calendar year ending December 31. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of a gross receipts return.
Rowan County Occupational License
Agency: | Rowan County Finance Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
Russellville Occupational License
Agency: | City of Russellville Occupational Tax and Licensing Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Salyersville Business Registration
Agency: | Salyersville City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. See the City of Salyersville - License Fees According to Trade, Business, or Profession sheet for details. |
Notes: | Contact the city for an application form. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. See the City of Salyersville - License Fees According to Trade, Business, or Profession sheet for details. |
Due: | Annually by January 1. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are sent to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Shelby County Occupational License
Agency: | Shelby County Occupational License Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Notes: | Contact the Occupational License Office for an application. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by April 15. |
Shepherdsville Business License
Agency: | City of Shepherdsville Tax Administrator (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | City of Shepherdsville Application for Business License (Renewal) |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Somerset Business License
Agency: | Somerset City Clerk's Office (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. See the Business License Rates table for details. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. See the Business License Rates table for details. |
Due: | Annually by April 30. |
Notes: | Renewal notices are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Spencer County Occupational License
Agency: | Spencer County Tax Administrator (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Occupational licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
St. Matthews Business License
Agency: | City of St. Matthews Business License Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on gross receipts. The minimum fee is $25. |
Due: | Annually by April 30. |
Stamping Ground Business License
Agency: | City of Stamping Ground Finance and Administration Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Notes: | Forms are not available online. Contact the city for an application. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Notes: | Forms are not available online. Contact the city for an application. |
Stanford Business License
Agency: | Stanford Code Enforcement Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Todd County Business License
Agency: | Todd County Fiscal Court (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 license fee |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business Licenses are automatically renewed with the filing and payment of annual taxes/net profit license fees.
Washington County Occupational License
Agency: | Washington County Occupational Tax Administrator (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Whitesburg Business License
Agency: | Whitesburg City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. |
Notes: | Contact City Hall for an application form. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Whitley County Occupational License
Agency: | Whitley County Occupational Tax Administrator (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
Williamsburg Business License
Agency: | Williamsburg City Hall (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Winchester Business License
Agency: | City of Winchester Finance Department (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. See the Schedule of Fees for details. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. See the Schedule of Fees for details. |
Due: | Annually by April 30. |
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