Kentucky LLC and Kentucky Corporation

Filed with the Kentucky Secretary of State Business Filings

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 or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. 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 corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

Director Information:

Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - None.
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.

Registered Agent

A corporation or LLC 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.

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.