Address of state corporation department:
Secretary of State
PO Box 718
Frankfort KY 40602-0718
Telephone: 502-564-2848
State web address: http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/
State law reference: Kentucky Revised Statutes, Title 23, Chapter 271B.
Title of filing: Articles of Incorporation.
Filing Fees: $40.
Other fees: Organization tax based on number of authorized shares, minimum $10. (Section 136.060).
Name reservation: Reservable for 120 days for $15 fee. (Section 271B.4-020).
Name requirements: Corporation, Incorporated, Company, Limited, or abbreviation. (Section 271B.4-010).
Incorporator requirements: One or more persons or entities. (Section 271B.2-010, 271B.1-400(17)).
Corporate purpose requirements: General “all purpose” clause (see instructions). (Section 271B.3-010).
Director requirements: One or more (may be nonresidents). (Sections 271B.8-020, 271B.8-030).
Paid-in capital requirements: None.
Annual report requirement: Yes, to Secretary of State. (Section 271B.16-220). $15 filing fee.
Publication requirements: None.
Other provisions: The mailing address of the corporation’s principal office must be stated in the Articles of Incorporation. Additionally, unless the registered agent signs the Articles, the corporation must deliver to the Secretary
of State the registered agent’s written consent to the appointment along with the Articles.