Determine Your State and Local Business Tax Obligations in Kentucky
In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money. The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Kentucky is a great state in which to own and operate a business. Whether your company wants to relocate from another state, or you have an overseas business looking for a new home in the U.S., the favorable business environment in Kentucky can give your company a competitive advantage. Kentucky has one of the most favorable tax climates and some of the lowest electricity rates in the United States, which is why Kentucky consistently offers one of the lowest overall costs of doing business.
Kentucky is home to thousands of companies, including more than 400 international businesses representing approximately 30 countries. The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is ready to assist you and help your business succeed here, too.
The Kentucky Business One Stop Portal offers an easy-to-use website where Kentucky businesses – or those looking to locate in Kentucky – can easily find all of the help they need to own and operate in Kentucky. From developing an initial business plan and providing help in creating your company, to finding financing and office or manufacturing space, to identifying nearby suppliers and customers, Kentucky’s One Stop Portal can direct you to the resources and expertise you need. www.onestop.ky.gov
Kentucky One-Stop Business Portal
Kentucky Procurement Assistance Program (KPAP)
KPAP provides specialized and professional technical assistance to individuals and businesses seeking to pursue and successfully perform under contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and/or state and local governments.
KPAP services include:
Marketing - helping your company identify contracting opportunities with federal, state, and local government agencies
Consulting - one-on-one assistance on topics such as bid package/proposal preparation, vendor registration, government marketing, etc.
Training - http://www.thinkkentucky.com/kpap/KPAPTrainingCalendar.aspx
Electronic Commerce/E-Procurement - information on how EC/E-Procurement can impact your government marketing efforts
Military and Federal Specifications and Standards - access to specifications and standards required in some federal contracts
Price History - identifying the past price paid and the successful contractor for items bought repetitively by the federal government
Subcontracting - matching prime contractors with potential subcontractors
For additional information or assistance, please email ced.kpap@ky.gov or call 800-838-3266.
Kentucky State Trademark Information
To register a trademark and/or service mark at the state level, you must file an application with the trademark office of the specific state in which protection is sought.
To learn about your state registration requirements, visit the link below for contact information for your location.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Kentucky District Office
State Data Center at the University of Louisville
The University of Louisville serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Location and contact information:
University of Louisville
Urban Studies Institute
College of Arts and Science
426 West Bloom Street
Louisville, KY 40208
Dr. Janet M. Kelly
janet.kelly@louisville.edu
(502) 852-8918
FAX (502) 852-7386