Get Ky Certificate Of Authority (foreign Business Entity) 2020-2025

Filling out the Kentucky Certificate of Authority for a Foreign Business Entity is a crucial step for any business looking to operate in Kentucky. This guide provides a clear and supportive walkthrough for completing the form online, ensuring you provide all necessary information accurately.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the KY Certificate of Authority form and open it for editing.
2. In the first section, select the type of entity you are filing for by checking the appropriate box: profit corporation, nonprofit corporation, business trust, limited liability company, professional service corporation, professional limited liability company, limited partnership, cooperative association, or unincorporated association.
3. Provide the exact name of the entity as registered with the Secretary of State in the space provided. Ensure it matches perfectly.
4. If the official name is not available for use in Kentucky, enter the alternative name you wish to use in the designated field. Otherwise, leave this section blank.
5. Indicate the state or country where the entity was formed by filling in the appropriate details.
6. Enter the date the entity was organized and its period of duration in the respective fields. If the duration is not specified, it will automatically be considered perpetual.
7. List the mailing address of the entity’s principal office, including street address, city, state, and zip code.
8. Provide the street address of the registered office situated in Kentucky, along with the name of the registered agent at that location. Note that P.O. Box numbers are not acceptable for this address.
9. Fill in the names and business addresses of representatives such as secretary, officers, directors, or general partners in the provided sections. Add additional representative entries if necessary.
10. For professional service corporations, confirm that the necessary shareholders and officers are licensed and fill out the relevant confirmation.
11. Certify that the entity exists according to the laws of its formation by checking the appropriate box.
12. If applicable, indicate if the limited partnership elects to be a limited liability limited partnership or if the limited liability company is manager-managed by checking the respective boxes.
13. Indicate the application’s effective date or any desired delayed effective date, ensuring it does not precede the date the application is filed.
14. Identify the Kentucky county where the business will operate.
15. Complete the size of the business by checking either small or large based on the number of employees.
16. Indicate ownership demographics such as women-owned, veteran-owned, or minority-owned if applicable.
17. Select the category that best describes the business from the provided options.
18. Sign and provide the printed name, title, and date for the authorized representative of the entity.
19. Ensure that the registered agent consents to their designation by signing and providing their printed name, title, and date.
20. Finally, review all provided information for accuracy, and save changes. Users can now download, print, or share the form as needed.

Begin filling out your KY Certificate of Authority (Foreign Business Entity) online today.