Welcome to the Kentucky Business One Stop Portal
From starting your business plan to registering your business with the Commonwealth, this portal is a "one stop shop" with tools necessary to assist you in registering and operating your business in Kentucky.
Begin your registration
Plan My Business
The Kentucky Business One Stop was designed to help you
along every step of the way in making your business a
success. This section of the site will guide you through
turning your ideas and concepts into a business plan, and
connect you to resources that will help you know what to
expect on the path ahead.
Start My Business
Take the first official steps in creating your new business.
The Kentucky Business One Stop is the primary source of
information for getting your new business up and running.
From here you’ll be able to create your business structure,
conduct your business registration, learn more about taxes,
permits, licenses, and any additional requirements for
starting your new business.
Operate My Business
The Kentucky Business One Stop is here to help your business
to succeed, because Kentucky's economy depends on thriving
businesses like yours. In this section, you will find
information to help you continue operating your business in
the Commonwealth.
Expand My Business
Expanding your business helps you increase your customer
base, develop your services, and grow your profits. This
section will help you determine when and how to expand your
business in Kentucky. With more than 90 percent of
businesses in the Commonwealth of Kentucky having fewer than
50 employees, small businesses are essential to Kentucky's
economic vitality.
Move To Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a great state in which to
own and operate a business. Whether your business is looking
to relocate, or you have an overseas operation that is
considering a new Kentucky home, please take a moment to
review the resources in this section that will help you make
your move to Kentucky a success.