Kentucky LLC and Kentucky Corporation
Filed with the Kentucky Secretary of State Business Filings Division
Kentucky Corporation Names
The Kentucky Corporation name must include the word or an abbreviation of a word that indicates that the named entity is a corporation. Examples of a corporate name ending include “Incorporated,” “Corporation,” “Company,” or “Limited.” The name cannot state or imply that the corporation is formed for a purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.
Kentucky Limited Liability Company (LLC)Names
The Kentucky Limited Liability Company (Kentucky LLC) must use the term “Limited Liability Company,” “Limited Company”, “LLC” or “LC” The word “Limited” may be abbreviated as “Ltd.” And the word “Company” as “Co.” The name cannot state or imply that the LLC is formed for a purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.
Registered Agent
A corporation must maintain a registered agent at all times to accept any important service of process from the state. The registered agent must be located and available during regular business hours at a legal address within the state. Kentucky prohibits the use of a P.O. Box as your registered agent’s address.
Director Information
- Minimum Number – One or more.
- State Residence Requirements – None.
- Age Requirements – Directors must be a natural person at least 19 years of age.
- Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
Officer Information
Officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
Stock Information
The number of shares that the corporation is authorized to issue must be included in the articles.
Corporate Records
The articles of incorporation, bylaws, minutes of shareholders’ and directors’ meetings, financial statements furnished for the past three years, a list of directors’ and officers’ names and addresses, and the most recent annual report must be kept with the corporation’s records.
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