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
City of Ashland Business Privilege License
| Agency: | City of Ashland - Department of Finance - Occupational License/Net Profit Division (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| 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
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| 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 |
Bellevue Occupational/Business License
| Agency: | City of Bellevue Clerk's Office (KY) |
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). |
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) |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
Carrollton Business License
| Agency: | Carrollton City Clerk's Office (KY) |
Initial Registration
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| 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. |
Columbia Occupational License
| Agency: | Columbia City Clerk's Office (KY) |
Initial Registration
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| 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. |
City of Covington Occupational Tax License
| Agency: | City of Covington - Finance Department (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or fax |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or fax |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by April 15 |
Danville Occupational License
| Agency: | Danville Codes Enforcement Department - Business Licensing Section (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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.
City of Drakesboro Occupational License
| Agency: | City of Drakesboro City Hall (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Applications are not currently available online. One can be obtained by visiting City Hall or calling (270) 476-8986 and requesting one be sent via email. |
| Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
| Notes: | Renewal notices with instructions will be mailed prior to the expiration of the license |
City of Dry Ridge Business License
| Agency: | City of Dry Ridge Business License Section (KY) |
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). |
Elkton Occupational License
| Agency: | City of Elkton Occupational Licenses Department (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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) |
Initial Registration
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| 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. |
City of Frankfort Business License
| Agency: | City of Frankfort License Fee Division (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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.
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.
City of Glasgow Business/Occupational License
| Agency: | City of Glasgow License Fee Division (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business/Occupational licenses are renewed automatically with the filing of local tax returns.
Harrodsburg Business License
| Agency: | Harrodsburg Occupational License Administrator (KY) |
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. |
Henderson Occupational License Tax
| Agency: | City of Henderson Occupational License Tax Division (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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.
Jackson Occupational Business License
| Agency: | Jackson City Hall (KY) |
Initial Registration
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| 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. |
Jeffersontown Business License
| Agency: | Jeffersontown Revenue Department (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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 |
Lawrenceburg Business License
| Agency: | City of Lawrenceburg Business License Department (KY) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on the number of employees:
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Registration Renewal
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| 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) |
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. |
Louisville/Jefferson County Occupational Tax License
| Agency: | Louisville Metro Revenue Commission (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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.
City of Madisonville Minimum Occupational License
| Agency: | City of Madisonville - Finance Department KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| 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. |
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| Due: | Annually by March 31 |
Mayfield Net Profit License
| Agency: | City of Mayfield City Clerk (KY) |
Initial Registration
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| Instructions: | |
| Agency Fee: | The fee depends on business income but there is a minimum fee of $100. |
Registration Renewal
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| 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. |
City of Middlesboro Privilege License
| Agency: | City of Middlesboro - Code Enforcement Department (KY) |
Initial Registration
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| 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. |
Monticello Business License
| Agency: | Monticello City Hall (KY) |
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. |
City of Murray Business License
| Agency: | City of Murray Planning and Engineering Division (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. See rate schedule. |
Registration Renewal
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| 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 |
| 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 |
Oak Grove Occupational Business License
| Agency: | City of Oak Grove Taxes, Licenses & Permits Section (KY) |
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. |
Paducah Business License
| Agency: | City of Paducah Finance Department (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: |
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Registration Renewal
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Pikeville Business License
| Agency: | City of Pikeville Tax Department (KY) |
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) |
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) |
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. |
City of Prospect Business License
| Agency: | Prospect City Hall (KY) |
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. |
Radcliff Business License
| Agency: | City of Radcliff Finance Office (KY) |
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.
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 |
| 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.
Salyersville Business Registration
| Agency: | Salyersville City Hall (KY) |
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. |
City of Scottsville Occupational Business License
| Agency: | City of Scottsville City Treasurer's Office (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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. |
Shepherdsville Business License
| Agency: | City of Shepherdsville Tax Administrator (KY) |
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) |
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. |
Stamping Ground Business License
| Agency: | City of Stamping Ground Finance and Administration Department (KY) |
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. |
City of West Buechel Business License
| Agency: | City of West Buechel (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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 |
Whitesburg Business License
| Agency: | Whitesburg City Hall (KY) |
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. |
Winchester Business License
| Agency: | City of Winchester Finance Department (KY) |
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. |
Allen County Occupational License
| Agency: | Allen County Occupational License Tax Division (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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) |
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. |
Butler County Occupational Business License
| Agency: | Butler County Occupational Tax Office (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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 |
| 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. |
Lexington-Fayette Occupational License
| Agency: | Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government - Division of Revenue (KY) |
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.
Franklin County Business License
| Agency: | Franklin County Occupational Tax Office (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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.
Grant County Business License
| Agency: | Grant County Fiscal Court (KY) |
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. |
Hancock County Business License
| Agency: | Hancock County Occupational Tax Office (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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. |
Henderson County Occupational Tax License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
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| 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. |
Kenton County Occupational License
| Agency: | Kenton County Treasury's Office (KY) |
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.
Laurel County General Business License
| Agency: | Laurel County Occupational Tax Office (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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.
Marshall County Occupational License Tax
| Agency: | Marshall County Treasurer (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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.
McCracken County Business License
| Agency: | McCracken County Tax Administrator (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on net profits |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on net profits |
| Due: | Annually by April 16 |
McCreary County Business Permit
| Agency: | McCreary County Occupational Tax Administrator (KY) |
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. |
Shelby County Occupational License
| Agency: | Shelby County Occupational License Office (KY) |
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. |
Todd County Business License
| Agency: | Todd County Fiscal Court (KY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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.
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