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Date: 07/06/2015 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Kentucky Additional Services

TAX ID (Employment Identification Number - EIN) - FREE

Self-Service: Obtaining a Tax ID number doesn’t cost any money. You can apply by phone, fax or mail. You can also call toll free at (800) 829 4933 and get EIN instantly over the phone. If you apply by fax, it takes about 4-5 business days. If you apply by mail, it takes about 3-4 weeks. Please find information about Tax ID – EIN here.

Full Service: Do you need assistance with obtaining a tax ID? We can help prepare the form and obtain the tax ID for $45. Order here Tax ID.

S CORPORATION STATUS ELECTION

What is “S Corporation”?: An “S Corporation” is a corporation that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and receives IRS approval of its request for Subchapter S status. As a legal entity (an artificial person), the S corporation is separate and distinct from the corporation’s owners (the stockholders). Under Nevada incorporation law, there is no distinction between a C corporation and an S corporation. The incorporation process is the same. However, the two type of corporate entities are subject to differing federal and state tax treatment. Our cost is $45. Order S Corporation filing here.

CORPORATE KITS

Corporate kits start at only $82.50. LLC and INC. Click here to order corporate/LLC kits for any U.S. state.

FINCEN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION REPORTING

We can help you submit the filing with FinCEN for your company. Companies formed in 2024 have 90 days to file initial reports after receiving official notification of their creation. Companies existing before 2024 have a deadline of January 1, 2025, for their initial reports. Those established after 2025 will have 30 days to file initial reports after registration.

Let IncParadise efficiently and affordably handle your BOI reporting with FinCEN, allowing you to focus on running your business and avoid costly compliance mistakes.

KENTUCKY CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING

A certificate of good standing (certificate of existence) is a document issued by the Secretary of State certifying that your corporation does exist legally and that it is in good standing with the state. We can obtain one for you. The fee is $89 + state fee.

KENTUCKY APOSTILLE

In 1981, the United States joined the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. The Convention provides for the authentication of public (including notarized) documents to be used in countries that have joined the convention. Apostille of Articles of Incorporation or other document is issued by the Secretary of State. Price is $89 + state fee.

KENTUCKY REINSTATEMENT OF CORPORATION/LLC

If your charter was revoked and you want reinstate the company, you have to pay all due fees and penalties and file appropriate annual reports.

Do you need somebody to handle reinstatement for you? Please contact us! We charge $89. We can find out how much money you owe for state fees.

KENTUCKY AMENDMENTS OF ARTICLES

There are times when a business needs to change the information included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization. To do this, you need to file an amendment with the Kentucky Secretary of State. Some reasons a business may need to file an amendment are to change the company’s name, to expand or alter the company’s business purpose, or to change the number of authorized shares or par value (for corporations only).

Do you need somebody to handle the filing of amendment for you? Please contact us! We charge $89 + state fees. Pay by PayPal (our email address is paypal@https://incparadise.net).

FOREIGN QUALIFICATION (all U.S. states)

Registration of foreign company qualifying to conduct business in other states: If your company expects to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a “foreign corporation” or “foreign LLC.” We can file the necessary paperwork to qualify your business as a foreign corporation or LLC in any of the 50 states.

Do you need somebody to handle foreign qualification for you? Please contact us!

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Foreign qualification fees

U.S. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL OR BUSINESS USE AND MAIL FORWARDING

Do you need U.S. street address as your mailing address. Mail is forwarded once a week. We offer mail forwarding service based in Las Vegas, NV.

There are two options:
$150 per year. $2.50 per mailout plus postage.
$99 per year. $5.50 per mailout plus postage.

To order mail forwarding, click here.

BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT

Business licenses are mandatory for every business in the USA to operate legally. You may require federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations for your business.

Obtaining business licenses and permits is a daunting and time-consuming process as it entirely depends on the business industry, location, etc. IncParadise makes the business license process easy for you by delivering a report that lists the required federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations. Our expert research team searches, identifies and verifies the local, state, and federal licenses and permit requirements for your business type and location. They then send you the report with a list of these business license requirements so that you can save yourself time and effort.

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LOCAL VOICE MAIL AND FAX. FAX TO EMAIL.

We offer brand-new local voice mail or fax number. We will also issue you a password that will allow you to access the voice mail system in order to retrieve messages and/or set up your own customized greeting. Faxes can be forwarded to your email. Service available in KENTUCKY: Louisville. More details about local voice mail and fax services.

TOLL-FREE NUMBERS

We offer the best toll-free numbers on the market. Nationwide businesses, mid-sized and small businesses, and families can order toll-free 800 services and get a number that rings directly to your home or business. Redirect it to your fax machine or cell phone and back as you change locations. Track calls on the Internet in real time. Select an easily remembered vanity number for your business. You will get: custom routing, voice mail, inbound faxing, website account management, call recording, lead generation, vanity numbers, national toll-free database search and much more!

More information here.

Articles

Date: | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

What you receive when filing Corporation or LLC in Kentucky

When you file paperwork with Kentucky Secretary of State to set up Corporation this is what you will receive:

FAQ

Date: | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Kentucky Incorporation Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reserve a corporate name?

No, but it is recommended to reserve a name prior to filing to ensure that it remains available during the incorporation process.

How do I reserve a corporate name?

The reservation of your corporate name will be handled by IncParadise and is included in the price of our service.

Do I have to renew my name registration?

No.

How do I incorporate in Kentucky?

When using our service, IncParadise will file, on your behalf, the required administrative forms and articles of incorporation with the appropriate Kentucky agency.

Is a registered agent required?

Yes. The registered agent must be either (1) a resident individual of Kentucky whose business office is the same as the registered office or (2) a corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership with authority to transact business in this state whose business office is the same as the registered office. As part of our ongoing service, IncParadise does provide a registered agent service option that you can select during the online registration process.

How many Incorporators are required to form a corporation in Kentucky?

One or more.

How many Directors are required to start a corporation in Kentucky?

One or more to be defined in the bylaws.

Are corporations in Kentucky required to file an Annual Report?

A report must be filed each year, except for the first year of incorporation. This report must be filed each year before the end of the month in which the corporation was originally incorporated.

Didn’t find answer to your question? Email as at [email protected]

Why Kentucky?

Date: | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Why incorporate in Kentucky?

Business Information & Rankings

  • Kentucky ranked 3rd for its workforce training programs. (Expansion Management magazine, 2005)
  • Kentucky ranked 4th on Site Selection’s Annual Competitiveness Award. (2005)
  • Kentucky ranked 9th in the nation on the Annual Business Climate Rankings. (Site Selection, 2005)
  • In 2004, new business investment in Kentucky totaled nearly $2.3 billion with the creation of just over 16,600 new jobs.

Cost of living

For Lexington, KY (2005):Index Score
Composite:96.3
Housing:90.3
Utilities:101.7
Misc. Goods & Services:98.9

Crime Rate

Kentucky has the 8th lowest crime ranking in the U.S. (F.B.I., 2004)

Fees & Taxes

Business Inventory Tax
Business inventory is taxed.

Corporate Income Tax
Kentucky is the only state that requires a physical presence requirement in order to be subject to the corporation income and license tax.

First$25.0004.0 %
Next$25.0005.0 %
Next$50.0006.0 %
Next$150.0007.0 %
Over$250.0008.25%

Personal Income Tax
Kentucky’s personal income tax system consists of five brackets with a top rate of 6% starting at $8,000.

Personal Property Tax
Taxable. The state imposes a tax on intangible personal property. Kentucky is one of the 38 states that collect property taxes at both the state and local levels.

State Sales and Use Tax
Base Rate: 6%
Machinery Rate: none

There is an exemption for machinery for new and expanding industry. This excludes repair, replacement or spare parts.

Unemployment Insurance
Kentucky new employers’ rate is 2.7% for 3 years.

Incorporate in Kentucky

Date: 08/21/2018 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Incorporate in Kentucky

What makes incorporation in Kentucky a really smart business move? The commonwealth of Kentucky with a dollar GDP of $202.5 billion as at 2017 has a business climate that is simply perfect for any type of business. In 2017, the real GDP of the state grew 1.8%. The top industries driving this economy include agriculture, manufacturing of machinery; coal, natural gas, and petroleum mining, and service industries.

Why Choose Kentucky for Incorporation?

The big brands of today like Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc., and GE Appliances have set up companies in Kentucky because the state provides businesses with a competitive platform that enables high growth.

Now let’s take a look at some of the salient benefits that are responsible for fueling growth of small businesses:

  • The Kentucky Opportunity Zone is a program under which individuals and corporations can invest in different types of economic development projects in specific zones. Company incorporation in Kentucky opportunity zones, which comprise of low-income, distressed and contiguous districts, will provide businesses with several benefits like temporary tax deferral for capital gains, permanent exclusion from taxable income of capital gains, and special opportunity funds. List of opportunity zones
  • The Kentucky Business Incentives & Financial Programs targets at all types of businesses with the aim of providing income tax credits, small business tax credits, and funds or grants to promote their growth, advancement, or expansion.

How do you incorporate in Kentucky?

What is the process through which you can set up a company in Kentucky? What type of documentation is required? Can the registration documents be filed online? If you are confronted with these questions then the following steps will help you understand how incorporation works in Kentucky:

Type of Business

What type of business do you want to form? You can choose to form a domestic or foreign Corporation or any other business like a domestic or foreign limited liability company, partnership, Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), and Business Trusts. The first step towards company incorporation in Kentucky is choosing the type of business you want to form.

Business Entity Name

What is the next step towards company incorporation in Kentucky? The next step is to identify and reserve a name and this can be done as follows:

  • Naming Requirements: According to KRS 14A.3-010, a corporate name should contain the words “corporation,” “company,” or “limited” or abbreviation “Corp.,” “Inc.,” “Co.,” or “Ltd.” etc.
  • Business name search: You need to search for a business name that is not currently in use. You can conduct a name availability search here.
  • Name Reservation: Once you have identified a business entity name, you can reserve the name with the Secretary of State pursuant to KRS 14A and KRS 271B, 273, 274, 275, 362 or 386.
  • Name Registration: If you are a foreign entity planning to set up a company in Kentucky then you will be required to register a business name with the Secretary of State pursuant to KRS 14A and KRS Chapter 271B, 273, 274, 275, 362 or 386.

Choose a Registered Agent

According to KY Rev Stat § 5.5-010 (2014), a domestic or foreign corporation or LLC in the state of Kentucky will be required to maintain a registered agent. We are one of the respected registered agents in Kentucky and will be responsible for initiating incorporation in Kentucky through processing of all your documents including “Articles of Incorporation” for domestic corporations and “Certificate of Authority” for foreign corporations.

Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Authority

You will be required to file “Articles of Incorporation” pursuant to KY Rev Stat § 2.2-020 (2014), if your business is a domestic corporation. You will have to file a “Certificate of Authority” pursuant to KY Rev Stat § 14A.9-030, if it is a foreign business entity. In order to streamline the process of incorporation in Kentucky, we can file documents on your behalf through the online process or through an expedited process.

Date Stamped Copies

As a part of the process of company incorporation in Kentucky, we will ensure, you receive date-stamped and filed copies that verifies the state has filed as well as formed your corporation.

Costs and Fees associated with Kentucky Incorporation

What would it cost to set up a company in Kentucky? Check Fees here!

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Kentucky LLC and Corporation Registration and Formation

Date: | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Kentucky LLC and Corporation Registration and Formation

Does Kentucky have a positive business climate, one that supports the growth and expansion of businesses? In the last few years, Kentucky has made progressive efforts towards creating a pro-business climate and as a result an astounding 40,000 jobs have been created in industries like manufacturing, service and technology. This is one of the many reasons why people have started to form corporations in Kentucky.

The dollar GDP of Kentucky in 2017 was $202.5 billion and exports reached $30.8 billion, which is 5.8% higher than what it was in 2016. Industry centered on Aerospace Products and Parts topped the list in March 2018 with exports worth $ 11,700,275 while Motor Vehicles following closely have witnessed a percentage change of 7.9%.

We are one of the top Kentucky registered agents and are familiar with all processes pertaining to the Kentucky State and can provide information and assistance for successful set up of your business!

Let’s take a look at how you can form a Kentucky business LLC or Corporation.

Kentucky LLC Registration and Formation

Kentucky LLC Registration & Formation

LLC company formation in Kentucky is governed by Chapter 275 of the 2011 Kentucky Revised Statutes. The procedure for registration and formation of LLC is as follows:

Step#1: Hire a registered agent

According to KRS 14A.4-010, a domestic or foreign LLC is required to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state. The primary role of a registered agent is to help you form a Kentucky business and to ensure all processes of entity registration are smooth. We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Kentucky.

We are in compliance with all regulations in the State of Kentucky.

Step#2: Name Reservation/Registration

In the state of Kentucky, a domestic entity or a foreign business can operate or file Articles of Organization and Certificate of Authority only after the process of reservation or name registration is complete. A business entity name can be reserved under KRS 14A and KRS 271B, 273, 274, 275, 362 or 386. Foreign business entities will be required to register their name pursuant to KRS 14A and KRS Chapter 271B, 273, 274, 275, 362 or 386. LLC company formation in Kentucky naming requirements, highlight the fact that the chosen business name should be distinguishable from the name of any other entity on the records of the secretary of state.

Step#3: Articles of Organization and Certificate of Authority

If you are planning to form a Kentucky business LLC then the most important step is to prepare and file the right registration or business formation documents. In the state of Kentucky, a domestic LLC can be formed and operated pursuant to KY Rev Stat § 275.025 (1996 through Reg Sess). A domestic business entity will be required to file “Articles of Organization” with the secretary of state. On the other hand, a foreign limited liability company can be formed by filing “Certificate of Authority” pursuant to KY Rev Stat § 275.380 (1996 through Reg Sess).

We can file the form on your behalf as your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the LLC registration.

In case, you have any questions regarding how to form a Kentucky business, feel free to call us on 702-871-8678.

Kentucky Corporation Registration and Formation

Kentucky Corporation Registration & Formation

What is the procedure for company formation in Kentucky? There is a process through which you will be able to incorporate your business in the state. The process is as follows:

Step#1: Maintain a Registered Agent

According to KRS 14A and KRS 271B, KRS 273 or KRS 274, a Corporation will be required to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state. Whether you are a domestic Corporation or a foreign business entity, a registered agent is necessary to ensure the process of incorporation is faster and easier.

We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Kentucky. We are in compliance with all regulations in the State of Kentucky and will assist you to form a corporation in Kentucky.

Step#2: Name Reservation/Registration

In the state of Kentucky, a domestic entity or a foreign business can operate or file Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Authority only after the process of reservation or registration of name is complete. A business entity name can be reserved under KRS 14A and KRS 271B, 273, 274, 275, 362 or 386. Foreign business entities will be required to register their name pursuant to KRS 14A and KRS Chapter 271B, 273, 274, 275, 362 or 386. Company formation in Kentucky naming requirements, highlight the fact that the chosen business name should be distinguishable from the name of any other entity on the records of the secretary of state.

Step#3: Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Authority

If you are planning to form a corporation in Kentucky then the most important step is to prepare and file the right registration or business formation documents. In the state of Kentucky, a domestic corporation can be formed by filing “Articles of Incorporation” pursuant to KY Rev Stat § 2.2-020 (2014). On the other hand, a foreign business entity can be formed by filing “Certificate of Authority” pursuant to KY Rev Stat § 14A.9-030.

We can help you streamline the process of company formation in Kentucky by filing documents on your behalf through the online process or through an expedited process.

If you have any questions regarding Kentucky incorporation or LLC formation, you can simply visit the Kentucky Business formation page.

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