Starting a Business in Kentucky Cities
City-level guides to starting a business and getting a business license in 8 Kentucky cities.
New to this? Start with the Kentucky business formation guide, then come back for the specifics.
City Business Licenses
Northern Kentucky Business License: Covington and Kenton County $50 per City or $225 Countywide, Florence $40 to $10,000, Campbell Flat $75, Newport 0.35% of Gross ReceiptsWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Louisville Metro Business License: No City License, 2.2% Occupational Tax (1.45% Non-Residents), LMRC Tax Account and Quarterly EstimatesWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Lexington KY Business License: 2.25% Occupational License Fee, Form 228 IP Account, $100 Minimum and the $200 Short-Term Rental LicenseWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Bowling Green KY Business License: 2.0% Occupational Tax, $50 One-Time Registration, $275 Contractor Bond and Warren County Either/Or RuleWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Owensboro KY Business License: 1.78% Occupational Tax, $75 Minimum with Zoning Sign-Off, and the $250 or $650 Food Truck PermitWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Paducah KY Business License: Six Gross Receipts Classes from 0.045% to 0.5%, Required Above $600, Plus 2.0% Payroll TaxWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Danville KY Business License: City 1.75% Net Profit and 1.90% Wages Plus Boyle County 1.25%, Both ApplyWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Nicholasville KY Business License: City 1% Net Profit and 1.5% Payroll Plus Jessamine County 1%, 3% Hotel Tax and 5% Alcohol FeeWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →