Kentucky

Kentucky New Business Registration Guide

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Taxes You Must Register For

1. State Income Withholding Tax

1. State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax

1. Local Occupational Taxes (if applicable)

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➤ Kentucky Withholding Tax

✅ Registration Steps

1. Go to the One Stop Business Portal

1. Click Start My Business and proceed to Register Your Business

1. Select Registration with the Secretary of State and Department of Revenue

1. Create an online gateway profile:
   • Set up a username, password, and security questions
   • Confirm via activation link sent to your email

1. Return to the portal and sign in

1. Under the My Businesses tab, select Register a New Business

1. Choose the business type and follow all required steps

📄 Account Format

• Typically a 10-digit number

• 📞 Call: (502) 564-3306

• 📧 Email: DOR.Registration@ky.gov

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➤ Kentucky Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax

✅ Registration Steps

1. Go to the Unemployment Insurance Self-Service Site

1. Click Employer Registration on the left panel

1. Acknowledge disclaimer and continue

1. Enter your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)

1. Set up your password and security questions

1. Answer “Yes” to Third-Party Administrator if Check is assisting

1. Enter your mailing address and complete the employer information

📄 Account Format

• 9-digit KEIN assigned by the Office of Unemployment Insurance

• 📞 Call: (502) 564-2272

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➤ Kentucky Local Occupational Taxes

✅ Registration Steps

1. Determine the city and county jurisdictions where you operate or have employees

1. Contact each local agency to understand licensing and payroll tax obligations

1. If the jurisdiction is covered by the Kentucky Secretary of State directory, reference the Occupational Tax Directory

• 📞 Secretary of State’s Office: (502) 782-7433

• 🌐 Occupational Tax Directory

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