You can obtain a Kentucky business license online.
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You can get a business license online by applying with the correct licensing or regulatory agency for your business.
Business licensing requirements generally depend on your business’s activity and location (zoning requirements).
There are three main licensing jurisdictions:
The main state-level permit or license in Kentucky is the sales tax permit, commonly called a seller’s permit.
You must obtain a sales tax permit if you:
Visit the Kentucky Business One Stop portal to obtain a sales tax permit.
Additionally, Kentucky requires businesses in some industries and professions to have specific licenses. The Kentucky One Stop Business portal and the Department of Professional Licensing provide information about other state business licenses and permits.
In Kentucky, you may need other licenses or permits from your local government depending on your business activity or location.
For example, the City of Lexington requires all businesses, with some exemptions, to obtain an Occupational License. Certain businesses may also be required to have additional licensing.
Check with your local Kentucky city or county government office for more information.
You can register for a Kentucky sales tax permit online. You will need to first register for an account with the Kentucky Online Gateway.
Apply Online With the Kentucky Business One Stop Portal
Fee: None
The processes for obtaining other Kentucky business licenses vary. Contact the Department of Professional Licensing and your local Kentucky city or county government office for more information.
The Kentucky sales tax permit does not need to be renewed. Check with the relevant state or local government office for renewal information about any other licenses your business has.
You can get a business license by applying with the correct licensing and regulatory agency for your business. Business licensing requirements depend on your business’s activity and location (zoning requirements).
If your business conducts activities that are regulated by the federal government, you will need to apply for the appropriate business license or permit.
Choose a business activity below to learn how to apply:
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Every business that sells taxable goods or services needs a Kentucky sales tax permit. Businesses in certain professions and locations may need additional licenses.
Most businesses at least need a sales tax permit. Businesses in certain professions and locations may need additional licenses.
A seller’s permit is the common name for a license or permit that allows you to sell products or services. In Kentucky, this is commonly called a sales tax permit.
There is no fee for a Kentucky sales tax permit. The cost of other licenses varies.
You can register for a Kentucky sales tax permit online through the Kentucky Business One Stop Portal. The processes for obtaining other licenses vary.
The Kentucky sales tax permit does not need to be renewed. Check with the relevant state or local government office for renewal information about any other licenses your business has.
