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
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. |
Ashland Business Privilege License
| Agency: | City of Ashland Department of Finance (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 if applying in January, February, or March; $75 if applying in April, May, or June; $50 if applying in July, August, or September; and $25 if applying in October, November, or December. |
| Notes: | The license fee can be paid online. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
| Notes: | The renewal fee can be paid online. |
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). |
Benton Business License
| Agency: | City of Benton Code Enforcement (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. |
| Notes: | Contractors applying for a business license online will be contacted by the City of Benton and asked to submit proof of Workers’ Compensation and General Liability insurance. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. |
| Due: | Licenses expire on December 31 and must be renewed by January 31. Renewals can be filed starting on January 1. |
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 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually within 4 months and 15 days of the entity's fiscal year end. |
| Notes: | Business license renewals are processed with the Net Profit Tax Return. |
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.
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 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 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 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 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, Net Profit and Occupational taxes must be paid each year in full for the license to stay active and in good standing.
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 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Instructions: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by net profit. Minimum fee are as follows:
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| Due: | Annually by April 15. |
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: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 occupancy 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.
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. |
Middlesboro Privilege License
| Agency: | 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: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Depends on net income. |
| Due: | Annually by May 1. |
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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